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tacweapon · November 23, 2008, 11:13 PM

I have a RA XCR with the new gas system and a heavy barrel, I do like the advantages of the new hand adjustable gas system, but the rifle works fine without it. I am going to get a light barrel for mine, I have had a light barrel then I switched to the heavy barrel and I now plan to switch back, because in my experiance the weight of the heavy barrel is not worth it staying cool longer. I also found very slight if any differance in the accuracy of the light vs heavy barrel, but I dont fire it from the bench unless I am sighting in an optic. I hope this helps.

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November 23, 2008, 11:13 PM	#3
tacweapon Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 34	I have a RA XCR with the new gas system and a heavy barrel, I do like the advantages of the new hand adjustable gas system, but the rifle works fine without it. I am going to get a light barrel for mine, I have had a light barrel then I switched to the heavy barrel and I now plan to switch back, because in my experiance the weight of the heavy barrel is not worth it staying cool longer. I also found very slight if any differance in the accuracy of the light vs heavy barrel, but I dont fire it from the bench unless I am sighting in an optic. I hope this helps. Heres Mine __________________ Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for a friend People Sleep Peaceably In Their Beds At Night only Because Rough Men Stand Ready To Do Violence On Their Behalf