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Thread: 14.5" barrel for service rifle - is this going to be long enough?

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  1. 17-01-2019, 10:22 AM #4
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    Go for it... exactly what was said above.
    I've shot a 16" barrel at 500 yards a lot with good groups.
    I would however say a 20" rifle length barrel (M16A3/A4 copy) or the 16" free float mid length (LMT or LMT clone) will ultimately be better for SR Service class in the long run...
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