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Posted: 3/6/2016 11:49:32 AM EDT
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Quite possibly a dumb question. Is it possible to use a rifle length gas system with a 16" barrel ?
Well I wasted post 556 on this question I'm going to save a space to post a picture of my new build as soon as I finish my stock |
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Its possible, yes. As long as the gas port is opened to an optimal size. Typically, about .097" - .110" depending on the twist rate and caliber. I have a 15" 5.56 barrel on one of my ARs with a rifle length gas system. The barrel is a 1/12 twist and the gas port was opened up to .110" and it functions flawlessly with M193 ammo. A buddy of mine recently got a 14.7" upper from PSA that has a rifle length gas system and it runs great. Very smooth shooting. |
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Cool! Thank you! |
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a disipator barrel Bushmaster used to make em id check with windham weaponry the old Bushmaster The dissipator is a carbine length gas system with a FSB pinned at the rifle length position. Other companies have made similar barrels with mid length gas systems. A few companies have made rifle length gas systems on 16" and even shorter barrels. But the Bushmaster dissipator was never anything but carbine length gas system. |
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