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AR-10 Article in RECOIL Magazine

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11 years 3 months ago #27559 by LebbenB
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Just got the latest issue of Recoil and what graces the cover of this issue? An AR-10! The staff did a pretty comprehensive article on cutting weight from the Super SASS. Of note is the barrel they went with.

This article is also available on-line at:
www.recoilweb.com/preview-anorexic-ar-10-29745.html

And while you're there, check out the hotties with guns section.
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11 years 3 months ago #27575 by OleCowboy
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I was hoping for more weight savings tips, mostly it seemed to be an article on carbon fiber barrels, maybe there is more coming...I hope.

Carbon fiber bbls have been around for a long time and the results have been a best mixed. I did a lot of research on this a while back mostly due to just being curious.

That said most of the issues seemed to be delamination rather than carbon fiber itself. I am going to take the optimistic view and call it like this: Could well be the answer but until the de-lam issues along with heat dissipation all of which = longevity and in the final analysis this is what will determine whether or not it will go mainstream or just remain a niche market approach.

In addition there is the weight savings. Its is real or insignificant. According to 'Proof' its from 20% - 60% or in other words from insignificant to significant.

I think its a great concept and may proof it worth someday if they can get past some of the issues especially the internal de-lam with the bbl...

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10 years 11 months ago #32664 by faawrenchbndr
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All of those carbon fiber barrels have a greatly reduced cyclic rate than a standard barrel.
Like Cowboy touched on,.......delam is a great issue. The CF also does not like bumps and scrapes. May be good for a bench rifle, but it has no place on a defense or survival rifle. If a pound is a problem,......hit the damn gym!
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10 years 11 months ago #32666 by OleCowboy
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faawrenchbndr wrote: All of those carbon fiber barrels have a greatly reduced cyclic rate than a standard barrel.
Like Cowboy touched on,.......delam is a great issue. The CF also does not like bumps and scrapes. May be good for a bench rifle, but it has no place on a defense or survival rifle. If a pound is a problem,......hit the damn gym!

LOL that is funny :rotfl:

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