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Posted: 1/15/2014 2:23:12 PM EDT
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What barrel length are you running on your 3 Gun AR?
Just count the barrel length to the muzzle (do not add length for your muzzle device). |
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I'm currently running a 20" 1:9 heavy profile barrel.
I'm building a new 3gun rifle and it will have an 18" 1:8 fluted medium profile rifle length gas barrel. I hope it will be as accurate on the long range stages out to 500 yards. |
Some people are like a slinky. They're not really good for anything, but they can still bring a smile to your face if you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
20" used to be real popular 4 or more years ago. the 18" is now the most common on purpose built guns. Id bet $ that the beginner uses a 16" for their first few matches until the buy an 18". Shit I've been running my 11.5 SBR in my small local matches, but I've been looking to build a 16 middy for 3 gun as my shop is sponsoring. |
[quote]Originally Posted By Aimless:... wtf you thought my penis was zooming around on it's own? that's all I need [/quote]
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Originally Posted By timpryor:
Shit I've been running my 11.5 SBR in my small local matches, but I've been looking to build a 16 middy for 3 gun as my shop is sponsoring. Originally Posted By timpryor:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
20" used to be real popular 4 or more years ago. the 18" is now the most common on purpose built guns. Id bet $ that the beginner uses a 16" for their first few matches until the buy an 18". Shit I've been running my 11.5 SBR in my small local matches, but I've been looking to build a 16 middy for 3 gun as my shop is sponsoring. ATAS! |
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Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
ATAS! Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Originally Posted By timpryor:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
20" used to be real popular 4 or more years ago. the 18" is now the most common on purpose built guns. Id bet $ that the beginner uses a 16" for their first few matches until the buy an 18". Shit I've been running my 11.5 SBR in my small local matches, but I've been looking to build a 16 middy for 3 gun as my shop is sponsoring. ATAS! Am I missing something or did he spellcheck gremlin get you? |
[quote]Originally Posted By Aimless:... wtf you thought my penis was zooming around on it's own? that's all I need [/quote]
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Originally Posted By timpryor:
Am I missing something or did he spellcheck gremlin get you? Originally Posted By timpryor:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Originally Posted By timpryor:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
20" used to be real popular 4 or more years ago. the 18" is now the most common on purpose built guns. Id bet $ that the beginner uses a 16" for their first few matches until the buy an 18". Shit I've been running my 11.5 SBR in my small local matches, but I've been looking to build a 16 middy for 3 gun as my shop is sponsoring. ATAS! Am I missing something or did he spellcheck gremlin get you? Sorry old joke I guess. ATAS=All Tactical And Shit. |
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Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Sorry old joke I guess. ATAS=All Tactical And Shit. Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Originally Posted By timpryor:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Originally Posted By timpryor:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
20" used to be real popular 4 or more years ago. the 18" is now the most common on purpose built guns. Id bet $ that the beginner uses a 16" for their first few matches until the buy an 18". Shit I've been running my 11.5 SBR in my small local matches, but I've been looking to build a 16 middy for 3 gun as my shop is sponsoring. ATAS! Am I missing something or did he spellcheck gremlin get you? Sorry old joke I guess. ATAS=All Tactical And Shit. Maybe, but I'm making consistant 200-300 yard shots on 12" steel plates. Though I can make decent shots with irons with a 16" m4 out to 200. Just not as consistently, I'll probably end up throwing a 1-4 on that as well. |
[quote]Originally Posted By Aimless:... wtf you thought my penis was zooming around on it's own? that's all I need [/quote]
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Does the 18" mainly just offer better balance? I figure if you were running irons the extra length would be beneficial, but otherwise the extra velocity isn't that signifcant (over a 16"), and barrel length really has no bearing on accuracy. So, is it mainly for balance issues?
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Originally Posted By Trumpet:
Does the 18" mainly just offer better balance? I figure if you were running irons the extra length would be beneficial, but otherwise the extra velocity isn't that signifcant (over a 16"), and barrel length really has no bearing on accuracy. So, is it mainly for balance issues? Thanks My 3 reasons for 18" I've 16". In order of importance. 1. Rifle gas is softer than mid gas. 2. Extra weight dampens muzzle movement 3. Extra velocity doesn't hurt. |
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Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
My 3 reasons for 18" I've 16". In order of importance. 1. Rifle gas is softer than mid gas. 2. Extra weight dampens muzzle movement 3. Extra velocity doesn't hurt. Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Originally Posted By Trumpet:
Does the 18" mainly just offer better balance? I figure if you were running irons the extra length would be beneficial, but otherwise the extra velocity isn't that signifcant (over a 16"), and barrel length really has no bearing on accuracy. So, is it mainly for balance issues? Thanks My 3 reasons for 18" I've 16". In order of importance. 1. Rifle gas is softer than mid gas. 2. Extra weight dampens muzzle movement 3. Extra velocity doesn't hurt. Cool, thanks. Also, is rifle gas in an 18" noticibly softer than mid gas in a 16"? Then again, I suppose the extra mass of the 18" doesn't hurt for softening it either.... |
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Originally Posted By Trumpet:
Cool, thanks. Also, is rifle gas in an 18" noticibly softer than mid gas in a 16"? Then again, I suppose the extra mass of the 18" doesn't hurt for softening it either.... Originally Posted By Trumpet:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Originally Posted By Trumpet:
Does the 18" mainly just offer better balance? I figure if you were running irons the extra length would be beneficial, but otherwise the extra velocity isn't that signifcant (over a 16"), and barrel length really has no bearing on accuracy. So, is it mainly for balance issues? Thanks My 3 reasons for 18" I've 16". In order of importance. 1. Rifle gas is softer than mid gas. 2. Extra weight dampens muzzle movement 3. Extra velocity doesn't hurt. Cool, thanks. Also, is rifle gas in an 18" noticibly softer than mid gas in a 16"? Then again, I suppose the extra mass of the 18" doesn't hurt for softening it either.... I guess it all depends on your definition of noticeable. So e guys on the pro series have traded the lessor recoil of the 18" for a 16" mid because they want a lighter shorter gun to whip around 180 to 180 like we often do in the pro series. Obviously any gun will work and be competitive. If your chasing minimum sight movement low mass internals, adj gas, rifle gas system, huge comp and a heavy gun keeps the sight the most stable. Personally I like my sights to stay put. |
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Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
20" used to be real popular 4 or more years ago. the 18" is now the most common on purpose built guns. Id bet $ that the beginner uses a 16" for their first few matches until the buy an 18". That's exactly what I did had a 16" shot a few matches with it and just bought an 18". Was as good an excuse as any to give my wife when I bought another gun. |
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