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    Overall, nice stuff you have there. I like centurion barrels but like some of the newer keymod rails. Personally have converted all my charging handles to Raptors. Don't want any others now. Still debating KAC vs magpul pro sights... Get that thing built throw the aimpoint on there and shoot it!
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    I agree with the magnifier comment. I bought a used one with the idea that I'd throw it on my 3-gun rifle and run Tac Optics. I found that I shoot out to 300 yards with my 2 moa Comp ML3 and my 2 moa T-1 just fine without it.

    I have also tried several different hand-stop accessories (AFG, TD stubby, etc) and found that I prefer just grabbing on to the rail without all the stuff. I ended up selling it all.
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    The only real change I would make is swapping the BCM CH for the Raptor. BCM's single sided CH's are my go to, but the Raptor is a much better ambi part. After using one, I was hooked.

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    Wow, maybe I shouldn't of jumped the gun (lol pun) and got the Raptor!
    I wanted to try the gun fighter because... I never had it before X_X

    But with that said I think I'll pick me up my second Raptor and I too was very happy with my last one.

    In regards to the Magnifier, It's kinda there just for kicks. For the most part, I'll be using red dots or irons but I plan to keep the magnifier around in the case I need to ID something or get better clarification as to whats around my intended target.

    Though realistically, I can see why it's not needed as I have been fine without it. With that said, I believe I'll be picking it up for 'just haves' since it's mildly helped me ID some in the past when I had the Eotech XPS magnifier combo. (which in the end was too heavy so I took it off)

    Given that I'm not running any grips and I have a much lighter optic and setup now, I'll give it a try and post my range report.

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    Gambit- good move on choosing to go with the Rainier Arms Raptor but beware, there are some counterfeits being sold now that would be difficult for the uninformed to differentiate. A genuine Raptor has a larger latch on the forward assist side(fakes are both the same) and the roll pins are different as well. Google it or use the search button above. You may want to reconsider the magnifier. 2MOA Aimpoints are very capable out to 300 yards. If you really feel the need for magnification, look into 1-4 or 1-6 variable scopes. I have the Vortex Viper PST 1-4 on my wish list now.

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    Adams Arms makes a flash hider called the Manimal. It is made so that you can slide a gas block over top and still be able to change your stuff out if you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GambitVII View Post

    In regards to the Magnifier, It's kinda there just for kicks. For the most part, I'll be using red dots or irons but I plan to keep the magnifier around in the case I need to ID something or get better clarification as to whats around my intended target.
    ...
    Given that I'm not running any grips and I have a much lighter optic and setup now, I'll give it a try and post my range report.
    Given how much of that is spot on, the magnifier if it's there for giggles, as well as helping making it quicker to get a really good 200yd zero with the Aimpoint, it's fine, and you're not skimping money on key parts to have something that'll spend most of it's time in the case.

    As far as the 14.5" permed setup - at least you put a good upper together before that gas block and barrel nut became captive to the muzzle device. The pinned/welded setup is brilliant for folks in states where a permed muzzle brake is required anyway, so the 14.5" is a 1.5" shorter version of what they'd otherwise be stuck with. 16" gives a bit more flexibility, but you didn't screw the pooch, just narrowed your options if you aren't looking to chop the muzzle device later (again, minor).

    I'd just run that BCG. Would you have paid the price difference to borrow a BCG to run your rifle for the hundred or so rounds already through it? Would you have paid to have the complete rifle done sooner? If even partially yes, don't worry about that cost difference - run that thing, and see if that BCG holds up as well as advertised.


    Given how similar yours is to the rifle that became my wife's, there's very little I see in need of changing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Koshinn View Post
    16" gives you a bit more velocity which means longer effective range in which fragmentation can more reliably occur. The 1" difference you won't notice at all. It also lets you run a mid gas tube which arguably shoots smoother. Longer barrels are also slightly quieter.
    I don't agree at all with a 16" over a 14.5".

    Why not just go with a 18" for even more velocity! Heck just go with 20" for maximum velocity and effective range!!

    The 2-4" you won't notice at all!!

    Mid-length is "arguably" smoother... There is no real evidence of this or that they are easier on parts.

    Perhaps I'm biased because I prefer the true military M4 14.5" carbine.

    OP I started with a 16" and sold it a year later for a BCM 14.5" pinned upper and there is a HUGE difference! I will never own a 16" AR again.

    You made the right choice going with a 14.5".

    IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShermanM4 View Post
    I don't agree at all with a 16" over a 14.5".

    Why not just go with a 18" for even more velocity! Heck just go with 20" for maximum velocity and effective range!!

    The 2-4" you won't notice at all!!

    Mid-length is "arguably" smoother... There is no real evidence of this or that they are easier on parts.

    Perhaps I'm biased because I prefer the true military M4 14.5" carbine.

    OP I started with a 16" and sold it a year later for a BCM 14.5" pinned upper and there is a HUGE difference! I will never own a 16" AR again.

    You made the right choice going with a 14.5".

    IMO.
    Yeah, because 1.5 inches is such a huge difference. Go with a 16 inch barrel, having a pinned muzzle device isn't worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShermanM4 View Post
    I don't agree at all with a 16" over a 14.5".

    Why not just go with a 18" for even more velocity! Heck just go with 20" for maximum velocity and effective range!!

    The 2-4" you won't notice at all!!

    Mid-length is "arguably" smoother... There is no real evidence of this or that they are easier on parts.

    Perhaps I'm biased because I prefer the true military M4 14.5" carbine.

    OP I started with a 16" and sold it a year later for a BCM 14.5" pinned upper and there is a HUGE difference! I will never own a 16" AR again.

    You made the right choice going with a 14.5".

    IMO.
    Because 16" is the shortest you can go with a removable muzzle device unless you SBR the AR. It also happens to be a sweet spot where increasing barrel length gives diminishing returns in muzzle velocity.

    Barrel profile, rail, and muzzle device play a much bigger part in changing the feel of your AR than 1.5" of barrel would if you keep everything else the same.

    But what do I know, I only have a 10.5" N4, a 16" SR-15, and a 14.5" Centurion (yes, the same barrel the OP has). The SR-15 handles identically to the 14.5" Centurion with a NSR handguard. It's a moot point though since he said he already has it.
    Last edited by Koshinn; 10-09-13 at 21:57.
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