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Posted: 9/26/2005 1:03:42 PM EDT
New build.  All parts are in hand so I dont have to buy anything.
I am using the following----
Range 150 yards max
ACOG  NSN
Larue 12in rail


The question is ....use a 14.5 Bushmaster Heavy barrel or a LMT 16.1 M4 contour barrel?
Where will I gain the most??  The heavier barrel or the longer barrel..

Dont worry about SBR or M4 feed ramps.

Any thoughts?
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 1:11:34 PM EDT
[#1]
Well, if you have no plans for long-range shooting, you might as well get the 14.5" to benefit from its compactness.
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 1:13:02 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Well, if you have no plans for long-range shooting, you might as well get the 14.5" to benefit from its compactness.



I concur.
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 1:16:21 PM EDT
[#3]
Go for M4 contour Bushy. Screw HBAR.
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 1:16:29 PM EDT
[#4]
I would choose the lighter 16 inch barrel.
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 1:21:11 PM EDT
[#5]
I'd go with a Superlightweight or an M4
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 1:48:48 PM EDT
[#6]
If your max range is only 150 yards, why the ACOG NSN? At that range it doesn't matter what barrel, they all will do the job.
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 2:09:58 PM EDT
[#7]
I WOULD USE THE 16 INCH BARREL
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 2:14:51 PM EDT
[#8]
I'm going to disagree with the herd on this. If you already paid for the damned ACOG, you can see and hit out to 400 meters +/-, so you might as well put a tube on it capable of hitting out that far reliably. I'd put a nice 16" mid-weight stainless, like a White Oak Armament from Adco or something similar. No one ever regretted a good barrel.
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 2:16:07 PM EDT
[#9]
The ACOG NSN is made for 14.5'' bbls... just a thought
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 2:20:56 PM EDT
[#10]
Your range is 150 yds, but what are you going to use it for?
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 2:38:36 PM EDT
[#11]
Guys I allready own all the parts.  I dont have to buy anything.
Intended targets are soda cans out to 150 yards.

So the question is ... build it with a thin 16 inch or a fat 14.5 inch barrel?

Thanks
Link Posted: 9/26/2005 2:57:10 PM EDT
[#12]
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