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I'm going to say I'd prefer to see something in the 18-20-inch range. A screw on suppressor would add another 7-10 inches to the rifle so it could get a little unbalanced. The extra 4-inches is only going to add a few fps to the bullet speed and help down range but from what I've heard a suppressor can actually help to dial in the accuracy as well.
I would like to see a 20-inch stainless steel fluted barrel with standard 8-32 threads to accommodate a can or flash hider finished in a flat finish
How about building 2 uppers one with say a 14 inch barrel and a second with a 20 - 22 inch barrel. easy to swap out top ends and can use a can on either.
I vote for a Spec Ops package/platform for adaptability for different uses, if we're trying to build one configuration. Obviously different barrels are suited for different uses, but if we're going to take advantage of what a .30 bullet can do, I think we need to give it a 20" barrel. Now what kind of 20" barrel would be where one can make this UAR unique. I suggest also a 20" heavy or Bull stainless fluted barrel with a thread system for a suppressor. That thread system could be a muzzle piece that although a brake or flash suppressor is not usually put on a Bull barrel, it could be a tactical piece such as an aggressive 'door breacher' type piece. Obviously it's not for door breaching, but would protect the muzzle from damage in the field and be a easier mount for a suppressor.
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