BullHeadedGideon
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Hello guys & gals... Gents & gentettes! X )
So... I'd like to hear opinions on AR15 setups that would be considered "the most" versatile. A "Do-it-all" AR. Something that could plink, Home Defense, hunt, CQB, etc...
So, in order to be able to tackle all of those, I think my main concerns would be 1) choosing a barrel length & twist-rate combination that could accurately fire .223 ammo in the 55gr - 77gr ranges; & 2) also choose a barrel length that isn't too long for CQB/too short to lose ability of putting something down at a reasonable distance.
Following me so far? Or am I sounding ridiculous? X )
I'm also concerned with dwell time & gas port size. I'd like to have the "healthiest" setup in those regards.
I found this article to be very informative about the concept of dwell time, gas port size, & pressure (you don't need to read the entire thing to understand):
https://www.guntweaks.com/mid-length-vs-carbine-gas-systems.html
So... What I'm thinking is a 1:8 twist barrel; with an adjustable gas-block & a very light BCG/spring combo to have the ability to tune the rifle depending on what kind of ammo I'm using. (Kind of like what competition shooters do to mitigate recoil).
I'm thinking 14.5" or 16" barrel? (I know 14.5 would need pin/weld; sbr; or pistol lower)
So... Are there holes in my logic here?
Would this achieve what I'm looking to achieve?
Would barrel-length matter in regards to twist rate? (I've read that ARs with longer barrels "prefer" slightly slower twist rates. While shorter barrels need quicker twist rates.)
If my idea isn't totally ridiculous, would there be a preferred gas system length? I'm thinking mid-length for a 16" barrel & carbine for a 14.5" barrel.
Oh... & btw. I'd like the option of running suppressed. X )
I understand this is quite lengthy & maybe a little too precise/picky/unrealistic or whatever. & I understand I may have been able to put this together/word this a little better; but i just want to get this dang thing posted already! Lol
So... Thoughts, questions, & concerns, people! Don't be shy! Give me what ideas you've got. Even if they seem insignificant. I enjoy analyzing things. Give me criticism. I'd like to get as many perspectives as I can.
Thank you in advance for your responses,
Bull.
So... I'd like to hear opinions on AR15 setups that would be considered "the most" versatile. A "Do-it-all" AR. Something that could plink, Home Defense, hunt, CQB, etc...
So, in order to be able to tackle all of those, I think my main concerns would be 1) choosing a barrel length & twist-rate combination that could accurately fire .223 ammo in the 55gr - 77gr ranges; & 2) also choose a barrel length that isn't too long for CQB/too short to lose ability of putting something down at a reasonable distance.
Following me so far? Or am I sounding ridiculous? X )
I'm also concerned with dwell time & gas port size. I'd like to have the "healthiest" setup in those regards.
I found this article to be very informative about the concept of dwell time, gas port size, & pressure (you don't need to read the entire thing to understand):
https://www.guntweaks.com/mid-length-vs-carbine-gas-systems.html
So... What I'm thinking is a 1:8 twist barrel; with an adjustable gas-block & a very light BCG/spring combo to have the ability to tune the rifle depending on what kind of ammo I'm using. (Kind of like what competition shooters do to mitigate recoil).
I'm thinking 14.5" or 16" barrel? (I know 14.5 would need pin/weld; sbr; or pistol lower)
So... Are there holes in my logic here?
Would this achieve what I'm looking to achieve?
Would barrel-length matter in regards to twist rate? (I've read that ARs with longer barrels "prefer" slightly slower twist rates. While shorter barrels need quicker twist rates.)
If my idea isn't totally ridiculous, would there be a preferred gas system length? I'm thinking mid-length for a 16" barrel & carbine for a 14.5" barrel.
Oh... & btw. I'd like the option of running suppressed. X )
I understand this is quite lengthy & maybe a little too precise/picky/unrealistic or whatever. & I understand I may have been able to put this together/word this a little better; but i just want to get this dang thing posted already! Lol
So... Thoughts, questions, & concerns, people! Don't be shy! Give me what ideas you've got. Even if they seem insignificant. I enjoy analyzing things. Give me criticism. I'd like to get as many perspectives as I can.
Thank you in advance for your responses,
Bull.