MSW
08-05-16, 20:38
Hi all,
I'm looking for some guidance:
Back in the early 1990s I bought a Bushmaster 20" A2-style rifle. I've read the stickies & ultimately purchased a Daniel Defense 16" hammer forged lightweight DDM4. Obviously, there's a big weight difference, but I don't see much of an accuracy difference to justify a heavy barrel. Since my range only has a 300 yard limit, I can't comment on accuracy beyond this limit. I've never had a problem with the rifle in several thousand rounds, but am at a point where I'm ditching unnecessary stuff. The first thing I sold was my .40 S&W handgun, but that's another topic.....
I realize there may or may not be a benefit to a heavier barrel re: resonance, stiffness & ? heat? but I'm leaning towards selling it, as it's weight & length don't seem to have a benefit. If I was going to have a true Hbar, I'd rather buy a real target barrel, like a Kreiger, Walther, or similar match grade barrel.
Am I missing something re: Hbars? Are these things worth keeping?
Thanks.
I'm looking for some guidance:
Back in the early 1990s I bought a Bushmaster 20" A2-style rifle. I've read the stickies & ultimately purchased a Daniel Defense 16" hammer forged lightweight DDM4. Obviously, there's a big weight difference, but I don't see much of an accuracy difference to justify a heavy barrel. Since my range only has a 300 yard limit, I can't comment on accuracy beyond this limit. I've never had a problem with the rifle in several thousand rounds, but am at a point where I'm ditching unnecessary stuff. The first thing I sold was my .40 S&W handgun, but that's another topic.....
I realize there may or may not be a benefit to a heavier barrel re: resonance, stiffness & ? heat? but I'm leaning towards selling it, as it's weight & length don't seem to have a benefit. If I was going to have a true Hbar, I'd rather buy a real target barrel, like a Kreiger, Walther, or similar match grade barrel.
Am I missing something re: Hbars? Are these things worth keeping?
Thanks.