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13 years 9 months ago #6677
by Amerikos
Replied by Amerikos on topic Re:Free floating handguard on 16 inch barrels
I agree, a lot depends on the person behind the trigger, how clean the rifle is and the quality of ammo. The AR10A4CBF is advertised to shoot 2 to 2.5 MOA, but I have shot mine at 1 MOA with a cool barrel. When shooting without letting the barrel cool down it will shot 1.5 ro 2.0 MOA. I find that it really likes the Hornady 168 gr. TAP.
The reason for my posting was to see if the FF barrel would actually decrease the group and if so how much 1/4 MOA? Is it worth it or not to pay the money or should I just be pleased with the platform I have set up now. It is really hard because I am always comparing the AR10A4CBF with its big brother the SASS. I love my SASS, but at 15 pounds it is too heavy to carry all day on a hunt.
I have asked Armalite if they would beed blast or change the finish of AR10TCBNF, because I don't like stainless steel when hunting dangerous animals. I have been told by good old hunters that shiny metal it is like a flashlight in the woods.
The option is to have my current standard 16 inch barrel as is, have a FF handguard mounted or purchase a new upper with a heavy barrel/and FF like the AR10TCBNF. Another option is the Noveske N6 upper with 16 inch bbl. I don't know if it is worth it for 1/4 group smaller and all the extra weight.
In regards to cleaning, I baby my rifles so they are clean, well lubricated and operate perfectly.
I am quite stoked :woohoo: because I just returned from the range shooting 600 yd with my SASS. It was so cool to easily put 4 rounds in a 5 inch group on a steel 8 inch plate. That sound of the distant "teeeening" makes smile!
The reason for my posting was to see if the FF barrel would actually decrease the group and if so how much 1/4 MOA? Is it worth it or not to pay the money or should I just be pleased with the platform I have set up now. It is really hard because I am always comparing the AR10A4CBF with its big brother the SASS. I love my SASS, but at 15 pounds it is too heavy to carry all day on a hunt.
I have asked Armalite if they would beed blast or change the finish of AR10TCBNF, because I don't like stainless steel when hunting dangerous animals. I have been told by good old hunters that shiny metal it is like a flashlight in the woods.
The option is to have my current standard 16 inch barrel as is, have a FF handguard mounted or purchase a new upper with a heavy barrel/and FF like the AR10TCBNF. Another option is the Noveske N6 upper with 16 inch bbl. I don't know if it is worth it for 1/4 group smaller and all the extra weight.
In regards to cleaning, I baby my rifles so they are clean, well lubricated and operate perfectly.
I am quite stoked :woohoo: because I just returned from the range shooting 600 yd with my SASS. It was so cool to easily put 4 rounds in a 5 inch group on a steel 8 inch plate. That sound of the distant "teeeening" makes smile!
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