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A lot of longer large frame barrels, especially in the smaller calibers, have rifle+2 or sometimes rifle+3 gas systems. 15" rails with a rifle+2 gas system leaves about 11/16" of a low profile gas block exposed and the whole gas block and some of the gas tube exposed with the rifle+3. Some don't like that. Another reason is bipod/tripod/front bag placement can be further out, but the tradeoff can be more flex of the handguard.I have put together a 24" AR as well. I looked for a longer handguard and could not find one, so I just kept the 15" I had on it. After swappng barrels and shooting mine Im not really seeing the need anymore for the longer handguard. Can you share with me why you want one? Is there a technical reason beyond just wanting the look?
Thank you. -KB
Not much reasoning other than maybe I can put my bipod way out in the front. Helps stabilize the gun more better good. And aesthetics.I have put together a 24" AR as well. I looked for a longer handguard and could not find one, so I just kept the 15" I had on it. After swappng barrels and shooting mine Im not really seeing the need anymore for the longer handguard. Can you share with me why you want one? Is there a technical reason beyond just wanting the look?
Thank you. -KB
Yess, more better good. I like that. Thank you.Not much reasoning other than maybe I can put my bipod way out in the front. Helps stabilize the gun more better good. And aesthetics.
No name barrel off of Classic Firearms. It was cheap. I'm hoping it is a Diamond in the rough. I don't really need this build so needless builds tend not to be expensive. I've got an factory Springfield that I've done a bunch of load work for recently and has produced outstanding results, but it is limited by its 16" barrel in terms of velocity. I'll definitely be chasing speed with this one. Basically the only reason I've wanted a long barrel AR is to see if I can get 3400+ with 50-60 grain bullets and maintain a level of precision.Yess, more better good. I like that. Thank you.
Oh and another question, who's 24 inch barrel did you chose?
I chose a Criterion bull. Very happy with its performance so far. I have about 50-75 rds through it. Mines a bench queen, but I do want to find a spot to do some reaching out and testing my skills.