This thread is very interesting for me because I am considering changing my rifle, again. I followed the gamer herd to an 18" rifle system. I have to admit, it is a soft shooter than my 14.5 middy. Its not far from my SR15, but I've since sold the KAC upper and dropped the 18" rifle system on the lower. It's an WOA barrel, low pro gas block, JP Benny Cooley break MUR upper and tactical looking Centurion 12" quad rail. On top, I have a Vortex PST 1-4. Personal thoughts, it's too heavy.
I just completed the Texas MultiGun Championship. I spent a lot of time watching the sponsored shooters and noticed their setups. They were all over the board different. I didn't notice any BC's being used. The JP break appeared to dominate, along with SS barrels. But the length of barrel was no less than 16". Most everyone used some form of tubular rail. Leading me to believe quad rails are too tactical and too heavy. If there were quads in use, I didn't see them.
Most of the stages had rifle shots out to 75-85 yards. One stage had range out to 500, and there were only 4 targets at that range. So, to think about what is a fast rifle, I am now thinking being able to drive the rifle from target to target, being able to transition from pistol/shotty to rifle, barreling your rifle to draw shotty and running through a stage makes a rifle feel faster in your hands. Why do you need an 18" rifle?
The herd buzz said an 18" rifle system was softer shooting, more accurate long range, higher velocity, harder hitting, more stable. All things that may be true, but not necessary based on my most recent experience. My setup felt slow, heavy and even cumbersome to move with, but it did shoot flat, hit hard and was accurate long range.
On my mind is a 16" middy system. After attending the LaRue sponsored event, my perfect rifle could be a 16" PredatOBR. I am also considering replacing my Centurion rail with either the Lancer or the sexy looking Noveske NSR. I may even swap my upper for a 16" Noveske, with the NSR - when available. In short, I am looking to make my game gun feel more mobile, which I hope equals faster. For tactical use, I have a 12.5" SBR.
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