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Offline JimmyHoffa

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Re: back and forth
« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2011, 04:25:09 PM »
Are those the only two options?  Sometimes you can find a good deal on just two barrel lengths.  If so, maybe consider getting the 24" and taking to a smith to cut to an inbetween length.  I personally don't see any issue with 20" barrels for 300 yds. 
My experience is wetside rainforest and long barrels can suck.  It is not the weight, but the length that gives me problems.  Bumping trees, low branches, etc.

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Re: back and forth
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2011, 04:30:13 PM »
If you hunt wetside I would suggest the shorter. Both I would try to find one in the middle. Eastside I would say go longer. What's the furthest shot you will want to make? I'd base the decision on that.

I would say this is the best advice in this thread.

Are you set on the AR10 frame or are you still thinking about using an AR15 frame (different cartridge)? For wetside hunting that 450 bushmaster looks awful tough to beat. I keep eyeballing this one myself.
The reason there are so many Ruger upgrades is because they're necessary.

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Re: back and forth
« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2011, 04:36:37 PM »
If you are concerned about 4" of barrel weight or swinging 4" extra inches, maybe you should get out more offen or consider a gym membership, rather than a new piece of hardware. 4" inches of barrel isn't worth the discussions. Purchase the 26" , be done with it and enjoy!
WOW i didn't realize i was such a wuss.  just weighing the benefits of both sides and looking for opinions.  not really looking for an attack though but thank you for your input.... :tup:

I read back through all the posts on this thread but couldn't find the word " Wuss " used once. I love the drama though. What do you expect, when a guy has to ask others on barrel length? Make a command decision and go with it, half the clowns on the Internet couldn't find their hindend with both hads let along give advice worth a chit concerning firarms.

I'm gonna b nice so I don't get kicked here.  like I said just looking for opinions.  I will make a decision and since you don't know me stfu.  thanks.
you asked for opinions and he gave his...   :chuckle:

 


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