Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 44

Thread: Best length for a general purpose AR?

  1. #11
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Posts
    1,122
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    16" midlength could handle just about everything you could need a 5.56 carbine to do, along with the smooth cycling the mid gives you.
    NOT in training for combat deployment.

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    1,537
    Feedback Score
    0
    Guess all I can add is a ditto.
    Protego quod vallo.
    Si vis pacem para bellum.

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)

    Exclamation Best AR Caliber?

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to add their input to this thread. Now I have additional questions. What is the best ranges for a 16"bbl? What I mean by that is what ranges does the 16" bbl have the best performance? Would a 14.5" bbl with a flash suppressor perform just as good as a standard 16" bbl? Someone mentioned going to a larger caliber. Would a .308 be the best AR caliber? From what I have read the .308 has more range and more knock down power, I am not sure that is the right pharse so forgive me if I am mixing phrases. Maybe I should have said terminal performance.

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)
    Quote Originally Posted by gotm4 View Post
    Rifle length gas systems are the softest shooting (lowest gas pressure). That said, I would still chose it last, just like in my list which is why it's listed last.

    You mentioned competition, I find for some competition that 16" ARs are pushing it to minimum make power factor with 55gr (USPSA rules 3gun). 18s always make minimum power factor with 55gr ammo.

    You also mentioned HD use. In that case I'd recommend at a very minimum that you use a MP (what does MP stand for?) tested bolt and check for proper carrier key staking (what is staking and what does staking do?)(if not restake), properly assembly and a pinned FSB (FSB?) or gas block and buy known good magazines (BCM mags, Magpul P-mags) That said for complete rifles I'd recommend Colt, LMT, Sabre Defence (any suggestions on where I could purchase full rifles? Does your company sell these full rifles?) (If your company does not sell these rifles is there anyone you can recommend me to contact for a semi custom rifle?)..............RRA (with some upgrades) or S&W (what do you think of the S&W M&P 15T?)(they need very little fixes/tweaks lately).

    As much as I wish we were, we're not a NFA dealer but I can give you a little advice and point you to a local VA NFA dealer.
    Do I need to go through and NFA dealer if I buy a 14.5" rifle with a flash suppressor to make the entire lenght of the rifle 16"?

  5. #15
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    NoVa
    Posts
    2,906
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    Magnetic partical inspected
    Staking esnures your carrier key does not come lose and you end up with a single shot AR

    If you have a perm attached FH/Brake - that meets 16" then it is not NFA.

    Grant can build you a 16" middy if you'd like with all the high end parts.


    Adding a longer FH to make 16" will do nothing for your velocity BTW






    Unless your liking the Mforgery look - the 16" middy is a better platform for non NFA work.



    7.62x51 and the AR platform -- well I have two - but not counting on them for much more than range fun...

    6.8SPC is a cartridge with more terminal potential - but realistically - unles syou got a lot of cash to spend on ammo - your better served with 5.56mm

    My 0.02
    Kevin S. Boland
    Manager, Federal Sales
    FN America, LLC
    Office: 703.288.3500 x181 | Mobile: 407-451-4544 | Fax: 703.288.4505
    www.fnhusa.com

  6. #16
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)
    'What is the significance of Magnetic partical inspected parts? Since adding a FH doesnt do anything for velocity should I just go for a regular 16" bbl?

  7. #17
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Deep East Texas
    Posts
    612
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    'What is the significance of Magnetic partical inspected parts?
    MPI is done to detect internal flaws in the metal.

  8. #18
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Ohio, USA
    Posts
    523
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    I put another vote in for thw 16" mid-length! IMHO, it's just perfect for the 5.56...

  9. #19
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)
    Who is Grant and why would l want him to make me a semi custom AR?

  10. #20
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Deep East Texas
    Posts
    612
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    Who is Grant
    This is Grant

    and why would l want him to make me a semi custom AR?
    Because he uses good parts and puts out a good product at a competitive price.

Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •