I am very interested in purchasing a FNAR soon. My buddy has one that is an absolute tack driver. At a 100yards he is getting 1/2 MOA with hand loads. We are talking bolt action accuracy out of a semi. I have handled a light version at my local shot and i love how it feels. It is a a little front heavy. I was thinking of possibly chopping 2" off the barrel to make it an 18". I was reading the TacOps article where they stated the velocity difference between 20" to 18" was 32ft/sec and that a 308 with 18" barrel is good for 600yards. That is plenty for me for a semi-auto. If i want a longer reach i have my GAP 308 with 26" Rock barrel.
Would shortening the barrel affect the function of the rifle. I am not sure how the BAR action works. Also how come for a tactical type of rifle a muzzle brake or flash hider did not come from the factory. I would definitely be interested in adding one if i shortened the barrel. All inputs appreciated.
Would shortening the barrel affect the function of the rifle. I am not sure how the BAR action works. Also how come for a tactical type of rifle a muzzle brake or flash hider did not come from the factory. I would definitely be interested in adding one if i shortened the barrel. All inputs appreciated.