Huck Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Does anybody shoot a heavy barrel for tactical, What are your thoughts on barrel weight? I know a lighter barrel swings better and is easier to carry, but a heavy settles better for the long shots. Are there any downsides except for swing speed to worry about, besides cool points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyd Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I have both a 20 inch futon armory heavy barrel which I use in matches were I know there will be 200 yard plus shots. I also have a 16 inch armalite light barrel for matches that I know are not long and more movement is required. I 20 inch barrel is a tack driver at the longer distances. I have not really noticed a lot of difference with the heavy barrel on the quicker moment stages and if I had any doubts about what I might be facing I would use the heavy barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I started shooting IPSC rifle with an HBAR and added weight to the buttstock and under the handguard until it weighed in at almost 15 lbs. It shot OK, or so I thought. Next AR I put into service, I discovered the magic of a muzzle brake which allowed me to trim dry weight to just under 12 lbs. It still had a heavy barrel and I still weighted the buttstock to reduce cycle impulse. Now I use a JP with a real light bbl, a much better muzzle brake and the lightweight bolt carrier system to reduce the cycle impulse. It weighs in at a little under 8lbs. The JP is perfect on any type of course and is absolutely the best handling AR I have ever used (so far). Next time I build an AR up, it will be even lighter if possible. A lightweight AR handles way better if you have the mods needed to stabilize it during the recoil impulse (adjustable gas block, good muzzle brake and JP lo-mass bolt carrier system). -- Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Huck, There's no need for a heavy (or bull) barrel. A standard profile barrel will work just fine in whatever length barrel you choose. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cking Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Much like pistols it depends on where you like your gun to balance at. Lots like the Hbar barrel because it moves the balance point forward. The one inch bull barrels move it way forward. Accuracy does not seem related to barrel weight especially for free floating barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Huck, that's why we use comp's, so light barrels don't move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Today I took the fatty barrel to a buddies house and turned it into a skinny barrel. Looks trick, hope it shoots that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 it does shoot that way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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