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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - barrel question

Posted: 10/9/2014 5:03:49 PM EDT

im trying to decide on a 14.5 light weight middy or a 16 light weight middy what do you guys think is better this build is gonna be for if something pops off hd and range

Posted: 10/9/2014 5:12:07 PM EDT

[#1]

I would go with 16" since you won't have to permanently attach a muzzle device...

Posted: 10/9/2014 5:15:44 PM EDT

[#2]

I got a spikes(FN) optimum profile 14.5" midlength I love. Me and my buddy pinned and welded it. Yea it's permanent but it shoots awesome and the whole rifle weighs 6.4lbs with a quad rail and magpul furniture.

Edit I got mine at brownells whe they ran some sort of special.

Posted: 10/9/2014 5:27:23 PM EDT

[#3]

thanks if I got a 14.5 I was going to have the bcm mod 1 or a2 welded on

Posted: 10/9/2014 8:44:32 PM EDT

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Go with 16" and keep your weapon serviceable with a screw-on brake.

Posted: 10/9/2014 9:35:47 PM EDT

[#5]

Go 16".

You won't notice the difference in weight. You also won't be gaining much length as if you had a 14.5" + perm attach muzzle device.

Posted: 10/9/2014 9:53:59 PM EDT

[#6]

I like my 14.5's!

Posted: 10/9/2014 9:55:43 PM EDT

[#7]

Me personally, I'd pay the $200 and go shorter.

Posted: 10/9/2014 10:50:12 PM EDT

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Go 16".

You won't notice the difference in weight. You also won't be gaining much length as if you had a 14.5" + perm attach muzzle device.

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I most definitely notice the difference. Probably because of where the weight is located, the forward weight upsets the balance so you feel the weight more. Different strokes, though.

Posted: 10/10/2014 2:41:54 AM EDT

[#9]

I picked a 14.5" in 6.8 and like the length.... have a lightweight brake that takes a shroud so it has some versatility even though it's pinned.

Posted: 10/10/2014 11:00:41 AM EDT

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