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Posted: 1/7/2005 5:17:30 AM EDT
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I have been thinking about this for months now and I think I’m more confused now then ever. I’m trying to build an SPR like upper, It does not have to be a true to spec SPR. This is what I have so far, flat top upper receiver and YHM light weight 4 rail free float tube. My requirements for a barrel are as follows, no heavier than a HBAR and would like to keep it in the 18” to 22” range. I have look at barrels from the standard J & T HBAR to the WOA 18” SPR to the Krieger heaver barrels. One of my main concerns is how the 1:7 twist barrels are going to perform with 55 to 60 grn bullets because this is what I shoot the most of. I do have the access to reloading equipment if need be but I have a 16” M-4gery already with an ACOG TA-11 for my short to medium range. What I’m looking for is a longer range more precise rifle. I plan on putting good optic (leupold Mark 4) on this beast. This rifle will be used for hunting (p-dog coyotes) and punching paper. My basic question is this, am I shooting my self in the foot with going with a standard HBAR, is the SPR barrel going to do what I want, is it worth spending the extra cash for the Krieger (will I be able to see a difference) ? Now a couple other things to think about is….. Flip up front sight? ………Flash hider? Thanks for you help in advance Shorty Semper Fi |
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If you are not looking for extreme accuarcy go with the hbar with a chrome lined barrel. If you want excellent accuracy but do not want to spend a lot of money get the WOA 18 inch spr barrel. It is a pound lighter than the hbar (IIRC) and handles very well. The 1/7 twist barrels will shoot the 55 grain FMJ very well as many members here will tell you. If you already have the 16 inch set up I would just get the 18inch WOA SPR from ADCO with the matched bolt. There are many different option for a front flip sight. YHM, TROY, PRI plus others make one. Depends if you want it mounted to the rail or a combo gas block/front sight. You can go with any flash hider you like. Check out this thread for some ideas: spr pics |
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