jad0110
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I currently own a Del-Ton midlength flat top style rifle kit, assembled on a Doublestar lower. It is a sweet shooting rifle, and I am so far very impressed with Del-Ton's prices, quality and customer service.
I am now toying with the idea of a complete upper receiver assembly with the following features. I'd prefer a complete receiver as I don't consider myself skilled enough (nor do I have the proper tools) to do a quality headspace job.
- 20" lightweight non-chrome lined barrel preferred, though I'll consider a heavy
- 5.56 NATO
- 1:7 or 1:8 twist
- Std handguards and gas block/front sight post
- Preferably an A1/A2 style with the A1 rear peep sight, though I'd consider a flat top
Nothing fancy, just your basic A1/A2 style upper with a lightweight barrel for better balance. I've found a few upper kits (including Del-Ton) that have all the features I'm looking for, except they are 1:9 twist with a heavy barrel. I would like the option of shooting 75 grain bullets, but after reading this thread, I'm not sure 1:7 or 1:8 is really necessary, especially in a 20" barrel.
Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. I suppose I could always purchase all the individual components and have a gunsmith headspace it.
I am now toying with the idea of a complete upper receiver assembly with the following features. I'd prefer a complete receiver as I don't consider myself skilled enough (nor do I have the proper tools) to do a quality headspace job.
- 20" lightweight non-chrome lined barrel preferred, though I'll consider a heavy
- 5.56 NATO
- 1:7 or 1:8 twist
- Std handguards and gas block/front sight post
- Preferably an A1/A2 style with the A1 rear peep sight, though I'd consider a flat top
Nothing fancy, just your basic A1/A2 style upper with a lightweight barrel for better balance. I've found a few upper kits (including Del-Ton) that have all the features I'm looking for, except they are 1:9 twist with a heavy barrel. I would like the option of shooting 75 grain bullets, but after reading this thread, I'm not sure 1:7 or 1:8 is really necessary, especially in a 20" barrel.
Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. I suppose I could always purchase all the individual components and have a gunsmith headspace it.
