AR-15 remorse... - Page 3

40S&WMAN · September 8th, 2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BAC

How's the weight of the bull barrel feel on the front end? I don't remember ACE stocks being very heavy, so balance would concern me a little. If you don't care for humping it around with the weight more towards the front end, you could save up for a Magpul UBR or a whole new barrel.

-B

the balance is fine, it is not a very heavy bull barrel, with the forward grip and a full mag things work good, the naked gun unloaded is 6lbs

BAC · September 8th, 2008, 04:00 AM

Then by all means enjoy it! Some folks (read: me) aren't real fond of bull barrels, but if it works for you it works for you.

-B

40S&WMAN · September 10th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAC

Then by all means enjoy it! Some folks (read: me) aren't real fond of bull barrels, but if it works for you it works for you.

-B

i was wrong, it is just a smooth barrel, i was confused to the term "bull barrel...

BAC · September 10th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Ah. Here is a brief visual description of the different AR15 barrel profiles. "Bull" barrels (the thickest of the bunch) are the cheapest to make because they require less machining, which is why they're so commonly found on 16" and 20" barrels. They tend to be heavier and swing the center of gravity further out towards the muzzle than the lighter and more common gov't profile barrels.

-B

September 10th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#24
BAC Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,994	1k! Ah. Here is a brief visual description of the different AR15 barrel profiles. "Bull" barrels (the thickest of the bunch) are the cheapest to make because they require less machining, which is why they're so commonly found on 16" and 20" barrels. They tend to be heavier and swing the center of gravity further out towards the muzzle than the lighter and more common gov't profile barrels. -B

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September 8th, 2008, 04:00 AM	#22
BAC Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,994	Then by all means enjoy it! Some folks (read: me) aren't real fond of bull barrels, but if it works for you it works for you. -B