AR-15 Barrel- changing gas port location

[griff383]

I have a 16" rifle length gas port heavy barrel that I would like to change to a mid length gas port for a new project. Obviously a portion of the barrel would have to be milled down to .750" so is this hard to do with the right equipment or am I better of buying a new barrel? This is the barrel:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=724394

 

[rcmodel]

Making the new gas block location and drilling a new gas port would be a fairly simple job.

Plugging the old gas port hole in the barrel would maybe not be so simple.

I'd just get a proper mid-length barrel.
Probably be cheaper and work better in the grand scheme of things.

rc

 

[griff383]

I didnt even think about plugging the old hole, thank you for bringing that into play. New barrel just seems easier as you mentioned.

Thanks for the input.

 

[TonyAngel]

I really don't understand what you mean about milling the barrel down to .750". The area between the gas port location and the muzzle are smaller than .750" in diameter. Otherwise, how would you get the gas block on. Now, you could plug the existing gas port and have the barrel turned down to accept a gas block for a lightweight barrel.

You're better off buying a new barrel. Ranier Arms Select for under $200. It's a nice barrel.

 

[dprice3844444]

green mountain barrels sells chrome lined for less.why are you changeing gas tube length