16 Inch or 20 Inch?
- Thread starter Fisharner
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Fisharner,
I to had the same question awhile back. I finally decided on an 18" bull from RRA. SO far I am very pleased but for a serious carry/call gun would lean towards a regular profile H-BAR in 16". I have a buddy who has a 20" H-Bar and it "feels" much lighter than mine. The weight isn't the main issue I have but the over all balance or feel of the rifle. I have an adjustable or tactical stock not the standard A2. Both rifles have demonstrated exceptional field accuracy during calling. I am currently sitting on 3 stripped lowers and one of them will be used to build an ultra-light walking/calling rifle, ie short light weight 16 to 14 1/2 barrel and LE stock or CAR stock. I would suggest that you go to a shop that carries the style your thinking about and pick them up and get a feel for them. Chances are very good that once you commit to an AR you will own more than 1 shortly.
Good Luck,
Troy
I to had the same question awhile back. I finally decided on an 18" bull from RRA. SO far I am very pleased but for a serious carry/call gun would lean towards a regular profile H-BAR in 16". I have a buddy who has a 20" H-Bar and it "feels" much lighter than mine. The weight isn't the main issue I have but the over all balance or feel of the rifle. I have an adjustable or tactical stock not the standard A2. Both rifles have demonstrated exceptional field accuracy during calling. I am currently sitting on 3 stripped lowers and one of them will be used to build an ultra-light walking/calling rifle, ie short light weight 16 to 14 1/2 barrel and LE stock or CAR stock. I would suggest that you go to a shop that carries the style your thinking about and pick them up and get a feel for them. Chances are very good that once you commit to an AR you will own more than 1 shortly.
Good Luck,
Troy
coyotehunter2
New member
I use an AR with a 20 inch barrel in order to get a little more velocity and range, but a lot of guys use 16 inch for quicker handling. It all depends on preference I think. I would like to have a 16 inch as well. You can never have enough guns!!
reb8600
Retired PM Staff
I have the bushmaster 20" hbar and it is bad at all to carry. I am in the process of building a lightweight 16" but mostly for plinking. Once you get one you will want another. If you want to meet at the range on a sat. morning sometime I would be willing to let you shoot mine.
knockemdown
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Utahdogger
New member
I just finished building my new 16" "Coyote Killer" AR-15, I also have a 20", the 16" is definately louder, but I think it will be a much better calling gun !
clayman90
New member
I just finished putting an AR together from parts and I bought a complete Olympic Arms 20" SUM upper. I went with 20" for what I felt was max. velocity, less muzzle blast and weight.
The 20" is a bit on the heavy side but then again I pack a Rem. 700 Stainless Fluted 300 Win 26" deer hunting so maybe I just like heavy guns. They sure seem to hold steadier for me when the opportunity arises for a shot, whether walking or stand hunting.
I haven't had a chance to shoot it at longer ranges but wtih a Burris 4.5x14x42 and Win. White box 45 gr. HP it is shooting just under .5" at 140 yards which is the longest safe shot I can get from my picnic table in my backyard.
I have a bunch of cheapie, reloaded stuff, built with gunshow bullets that the best I can get out of it is .8" at the same range. That is still within MOC, minute of coyote.
I bought a stripped lower at a local gun show and then purchased the other parts off the internet. I think the best money I spent was in purchasing a Chip McCormick Match single stage trigger.
Buy what you want, the way you want it, the first time, it sure won't be the last.
The 20" is a bit on the heavy side but then again I pack a Rem. 700 Stainless Fluted 300 Win 26" deer hunting so maybe I just like heavy guns. They sure seem to hold steadier for me when the opportunity arises for a shot, whether walking or stand hunting.
I haven't had a chance to shoot it at longer ranges but wtih a Burris 4.5x14x42 and Win. White box 45 gr. HP it is shooting just under .5" at 140 yards which is the longest safe shot I can get from my picnic table in my backyard.
I have a bunch of cheapie, reloaded stuff, built with gunshow bullets that the best I can get out of it is .8" at the same range. That is still within MOC, minute of coyote.
I bought a stripped lower at a local gun show and then purchased the other parts off the internet. I think the best money I spent was in purchasing a Chip McCormick Match single stage trigger.
Buy what you want, the way you want it, the first time, it sure won't be the last.
lpalser
New member
Fisharner, I have just got done putting my coyote carrying gun together. I chose a RRA national match trigger lower with the DPMS 16" heavy fluted SS barrel upper. Topped with the Nikon 4.5x14x40mm SF scope. It weighs in the neighborhood of 8.9lbs according to my fish scale. I have shot 1/2 to 3/4" groups with it. Bullet velocity is around 3050fps. with blackhills 52gr match hollow points or ultramax 50gr nosler balistic tips. This gun is light compared to my first one that I will now use for prairie dogs, RRA eop 24" ss bull 8x32 Burris, 13.5lbs. My new one swings great and is balanced perfect as well. The only thing I have left is to add the hogue rubber grip.
