Can you guys educate me please? My searches haven't turned up an answer and I don't expect to hear back from Compass Lake until Monday.

Checking CLE's options for 18" SPR barrels, they show rifle gas available on Douglas, but Criterion, Krieger and Bartlein are offered in mid-length or intermediate. Can anyone tell me why they'd offer rifle gas with one barrel and not the others in similar profile. Is the market moving towards intermediate gas systems for these type barrels or is there a mechanical reason?


Thanks for any help.