What's the dope on the M82a1 20 inch barrel vs the 29? Is there a compelling reason (ballistics, range, etc) to not go with the 13318 (20 inch) and go with another 29 inch model for another $900 plus?
Originally Posted By akethan: 20 is lighter and more mobile. 29 is better for long distance.
How far will you be shooting it?
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With the ranges around here I'm guessing it would be a max around 457 meters.
When you say "long distance", what's the drop off for 20 vs 29? I'm pretty sure I won't be shooting any VBIED's so terminal performance isn't an issue.. I'm just curious.
TDY in my current AO. Eventually moving on and hopefully gaining more range. That's why I was looking for the dope on what people are shooting with different barrel lengths.
Haven’t handled a 20” so limited perspective but the rifle is a pig anyway you cut it. Even lopping 9” off the barrel I don’t see it becoming appreciably more svelte. Might as well get the 29” and wring all the FPS out of the round. Plus, I think the standard barrel length looks visually balanced