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    Gas port Sizes

    Who has the low down on gas ports for different length barrels? My main interest is 10.3 and 11.5 barrels but if you have a chart or list of other lengths that would be great. I have an old barrel I'm having cut down so it needs to be opened up so it will run.

    TIA for the help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boom
    Who has the low down on gas ports for different length barrels? My main interest is 10.3 and 11.5 barrels but if you have a chart or list of other lengths that would be great. I have an old barrel I'm having cut down so it needs to be opened up so it will run.

    TIA for the help.
    14.5" and 16" barrels run .062" IIRC 10.3" and 11.5" are .085" and 12.5" is .074"

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    Moose thank you.
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    Heres a good list. Scroll down about halfway.

    http://groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR1...tenacefaq.msnw

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thors ~ Hammer
    Heres a good list. Scroll down about halfway.

    http://groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR1...tenacefaq.msnw

    I wouldn't use that list. I screwed up two barrels following his recommended port sizes. He's got the ports for a 14.5 inch barrel way too large. .61 - .62 is the perfect size for a 14.5 inch barrel, especially if you're running fullauto. On an 11.5 inch barrel go with .69 IIRC, no larger.
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    Where exactly is the gas port located. I am thinking inside of the carrier key.
    Could not find any diagrams with this info.

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    Factory 10.25" CQBR barrel 1x7 .091"

    My AR15Barrels cutdown 10 7/16" LMT (cut down from a factory 14.5") 1x7 .078"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Colt6920 View Post
    Where exactly is the gas port located. I am thinking inside of the carrier key.
    Could not find any diagrams with this info.

    6920,
    The port is in the barrel under the gas block (or front-sight base) and is what bleeds gas through the gas tube back to the carrier key.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gotm4 View Post
    Factory 10.25" CQBR barrel 1x7 .091"

    My AR15Barrels cutdown 10 7/16" LMT (cut down from a factory 14.5") 1x7 .078"
    Which one runs smoother?
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