Long time lurker, first post
I have a frankenbuild project. Its being done with parts on hand. My rifle that was legal for the last few years is no longer legal this year in the match I shoot.
I bought what I was led to believe was a A2 government profile barrel. upon inspection (removed the A2 hand guards for a free float install) it was clear my "a2" is really a "Hbar style" I already cut off the muzzle brake(muzzle devices need to be pinned and welded here) and about 1" of barrel to make the install of the hand guards easier. Plus i have no intention of installing any muzzle devices.
Any how I still need to shed about 1.0 lbs.
The barrel has a 10" area between the barrel "lug" and the gas block measuring .950" the original A2 is aprox .675 tapered from the chamber to the gas block thats .750"
I was wondering
1. the best method of removing metal A. Fluting or even just flat side cuts? B. remove metal around the complete circumference?
2. How much weight would be shed if I removed metal from the 10" thats .950" down to .750" ?
Since this is not a "high accuracy or value rifle" Looks dont matter. End result it needs to hold 3 min or better....it does already.
thank you
I have a frankenbuild project. Its being done with parts on hand. My rifle that was legal for the last few years is no longer legal this year in the match I shoot.
I bought what I was led to believe was a A2 government profile barrel. upon inspection (removed the A2 hand guards for a free float install) it was clear my "a2" is really a "Hbar style" I already cut off the muzzle brake(muzzle devices need to be pinned and welded here) and about 1" of barrel to make the install of the hand guards easier. Plus i have no intention of installing any muzzle devices.
Any how I still need to shed about 1.0 lbs.
The barrel has a 10" area between the barrel "lug" and the gas block measuring .950" the original A2 is aprox .675 tapered from the chamber to the gas block thats .750"
I was wondering
1. the best method of removing metal A. Fluting or even just flat side cuts? B. remove metal around the complete circumference?
2. How much weight would be shed if I removed metal from the 10" thats .950" down to .750" ?
Since this is not a "high accuracy or value rifle" Looks dont matter. End result it needs to hold 3 min or better....it does already.
thank you