Tophernj
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I never thought I'd be saying it, but I am...
...I'm building an AR. In 300 AAC Blackout.
Aside from the fact that they are (to me) pretty ugly they are quite fun to shoot and reasonably accurate. So, I'm going to go for it. I am going the full on build route. Stripped lower and upper, both forged Mega Arms. I will be picking up the LPK from Midwest PX as he supports a "local" forum that I inhabit. Hella nice guy as well. I'm currently un-decided on the trigger but am considering a Geissele SD-C as I am a fan of flat triggers. I run them on my 1911 and find them to be very comfortable. (Any trigger suggestions are welcome.) ACE Skeleton stock. For the most part, the lower is pretty set.
It's the upper that I'm worried about. BCG will most likely be a Midwest PX unit as well for the above stated reasons. My questions come in regarding barrel choice. I would like a 16". I am not sure what to look for in twist rate. I am not allowed to own a can or an SBR. Supersonic is my only (real) option. I am thinking that a 1/8 would be a bit better for me but is something a bit slower more desirable? Gun will be used for range/plinking and a pig hunt(hopefully) later next year.
Also, a quick primer on gas tube lengths and their pros and cons would be most helpful.
Thanks all.
Christopher
...I'm building an AR. In 300 AAC Blackout.
Aside from the fact that they are (to me) pretty ugly they are quite fun to shoot and reasonably accurate. So, I'm going to go for it. I am going the full on build route. Stripped lower and upper, both forged Mega Arms. I will be picking up the LPK from Midwest PX as he supports a "local" forum that I inhabit. Hella nice guy as well. I'm currently un-decided on the trigger but am considering a Geissele SD-C as I am a fan of flat triggers. I run them on my 1911 and find them to be very comfortable. (Any trigger suggestions are welcome.) ACE Skeleton stock. For the most part, the lower is pretty set.
It's the upper that I'm worried about. BCG will most likely be a Midwest PX unit as well for the above stated reasons. My questions come in regarding barrel choice. I would like a 16". I am not sure what to look for in twist rate. I am not allowed to own a can or an SBR. Supersonic is my only (real) option. I am thinking that a 1/8 would be a bit better for me but is something a bit slower more desirable? Gun will be used for range/plinking and a pig hunt(hopefully) later next year.
Also, a quick primer on gas tube lengths and their pros and cons would be most helpful.
Thanks all.
Christopher