11-18-2017, 11:14 PM
I'm another that wouldn't get a 24" barrel. My research showed that a 20" only gives up around 90fps velocity to a 24".
I bought a Bear Creek upper with 20" heavy barrel and mounted it on a standard lower. The barrel is 1" diameter until the gas block and .750" for the 7" after. Without a scope, mount or magazine the gun weighs 7lbs 12oz and balances about an inch in front of the receiver.
I like the weight and balance, it is muzzle-heavy as a target gun but not impossible to carry for a couple of hours.
I plan to use it for hunting hogs in Texas, varmint hunting and casual longer-range target shooting.
I bought a Bear Creek upper with 20" heavy barrel and mounted it on a standard lower. The barrel is 1" diameter until the gas block and .750" for the 7" after. Without a scope, mount or magazine the gun weighs 7lbs 12oz and balances about an inch in front of the receiver.
I like the weight and balance, it is muzzle-heavy as a target gun but not impossible to carry for a couple of hours.
I plan to use it for hunting hogs in Texas, varmint hunting and casual longer-range target shooting.