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Posted: 12/24/2003 8:34:33 AM EDT
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Yes there are issues. It requires a change to the size of the gas port.
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Posted: 12/24/2003 3:32:39 PM EDT
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What needs to be done to make it work?
Thanks - 00BS |
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Posted: 12/24/2003 5:11:42 PM EDT
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You can find some information regarding port sizes in relation to barrel length/diameter at Forest's great site: [url]groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR15ShootersSite/maintenacefaq.msnw[/url] But if you are seriously interested in cropping a 20" to a 16" you may want to consider Kurt at KKF for the job... He offers a 'KurtzGewher' package that includes gas port work, and Kurt's workmanship is outstanding... Kurt has a forum here on ARFcom in the Industry section or you can find him here: [url]www.kurtskustomfirearms.citymax.com/catalog/item/29585/1132.htm[/url] |
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Posted: 12/24/2003 6:05:12 PM EDT
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The gas port size is the only real issue. I just had this discussion with John Holliger of White Oak Precision. He did some testing with an old barrel cut down to 17". I'll be getting a 16" light weight barrel from White Oak with a full length gas system (dissipator style) for a local customer. I'm sure he'll post results when the project is done.
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Posted: 12/24/2003 6:58:16 PM EDT
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Why not just buy a new barrel? Or upper?
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Posted: 12/24/2003 7:11:37 PM EDT
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I think he wants to keep the longer sight radius.
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Posted: 12/24/2003 8:30:41 PM EDT
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If it is a used barrel with a few hundred rounds through, could there be an issue with barrel harmonics? |
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