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CQB
10-31-06, 19:06
I am conducting a poll for Bushmaster regarding the creation of a 1/7 AR-15 HB barrel line. Please let me know what your opinions are, and if in fact you would be a purchasing customer.
Additionally I would like to know how many of you would like for Bushmaster to return the fluting option for thier heavy barrels.
Thanks, :D
mark5pt56
10-31-06, 19:23
I would say the m4 1n7, but a hbar 1n7 with m4 ramps would be a comprimise. How about a middy?
M4arc
10-31-06, 19:41
I'm not a big fan of the HBAR but I would love to see a 1:7 twist, M4 extensions, correct front sight based barrel. Even if it was an HBAR I could send it to ADCO to have it turned down where I want.
BushmasterFanBoy
10-31-06, 21:23
I voted no. I like the idea of a mass produced 1/7 twist M4 barrel, but why heavy?:confused: I have no use for the added weight.
baffle Stack
10-31-06, 22:13
No, not in HBAR. Make 1:7 twist an option for all your barrels. Use correct FSBs on your carbines. M4 feedramps on your carbines too. MP test all your bolts too, but I guess that's another thread. What's with Bushmaster's obsesion with HBARs?
M4arc
11-01-06, 06:20
What's with Bushmaster's obsesion with HBARs?

Cheaper to produce.
VA_Dinger
11-01-06, 07:07
Cheaper to produce.


That's probably the real reason.
Aubrey
11-01-06, 11:24
Unless it's for customers who do lots of full-auto fire, I see no reason for the heavy barrel. I agree that more would benefit from M4 ramps and the 1x7" or 1x8" twist and a proper-height FSB.
Mojo58
11-01-06, 12:19
[QUOTE=Aubrey]Unless it's for customers who do lots of full-auto fire, ..[QUOTE]

I always thought that heavy barrels and fluting were for accuracy purposes. Also, is it not the intent of the M4 to be a "lighweight" fighting rifle? Easy on me guys, I'm new here so please educate me.:o
Mojo58
11-01-06, 12:21
Unless it's for customers who do lots of full-auto fire,.

I always thought that heavy barrels and fluting were for accuracy purposes. Also, is it not the intent of the M4 to be a "lighweight" fighting rifle? Easy on me guys, I'm new here so please educate me.:o
CQB
11-01-06, 17:32
I always thought that heavy barrels and fluting were for accuracy purposes. Also, is it not the intent of the M4 to be a "lighweight" fighting rifle? Easy on me guys, I'm new here so please educate me.:o


Your both right.
But full auto is not the only reason. Combat scenarios where high volume of semi auto fire occurs also heats a barrel to extremes.
welchtactical
11-01-06, 22:02
a 14.5 in HBAR with a prem attached vortex-phantom cambered 556 with m4 feed ramps and mid length gas system, low profile gas block... I'd take 2.:D
olds442tyguy
11-02-06, 14:14
I voted yes, even though I'll probably never buy a carbine length gas system 14.5"+ barrel ever again.
graffex
11-04-06, 08:31
I don't see any purpose for a heavy barrel. It be a waste imho.
LukeMacGillie
11-04-06, 09:41
An HBAR no, a 1/7 SOCOM profile M4 barrel yes.

I have a 203 in my future so I need the cut.
Paulinski
11-04-06, 12:27
I also don't think HBAR is necessary. How about correct profile M4 feedramp MP tested 1/7 chrome lined barrel. Correct FSP is also requred.

My 0.02
sparrow
11-04-06, 12:33
Socom profile 14.5" M4 cuts with GL step 1/7" twist. I'd get that in a heartbeat, my 14.5" M4 profile 1/9" has served me well but is now toast from competiton and course use.
45-Bravo
11-06-06, 07:09
I vote NO
Yojimbo
11-06-06, 14:41
Bushmnaster needs to wake up, smell the coffee and get off the H-BAR wagon!

Several years ago we tried to convince them to make us 16", 1/7 twist barrels and the only way they would make them was in H-Bar profile!:confused:

I skipped that group buy because I wasn't going to pay for barrel that I needed to send out to get re-profiled.:rolleyes:

Hey Bushmaster, open your eyes and look at what your competitors are selling! Seems to me most of the quality manufacturers can barely keep the 1/7, chrome lined barrels in stock...
baffle Stack
11-06-06, 15:01
Bushmnaster needs to wake up, smell the coffe and get off the H-BAR wagon!

Several years ago we tried to convince them to make us 16", 1/7 twist barrels and the only they would make them was in H-Bar profile!:confused:

I skipped that group buy because I wasn't going to pay for barrel that I needed to send out to get re-profiled.:rolleyes:

Hey Bushmaster, open your eyes and look at what your competitors are selling! Seems to me most of the quality manufacturers can barely keep the 1/7, chrome lined barrels in stock...

I bought one of those...:mad: I am much happier with my current LMT 14.5 1:7.
mark5pt56
11-07-06, 10:04
Like everyone else, I don't understand why Bushmaster doesn't change the little things that people want.

Like the feed ramp issue, parkerizing under the front sight base, getting off the self proclaimed 1n9 is best, hbar's. They're living off the fact that they were the only game in town and a bigger company getting contracts for agencies.


Mark