January 14, 2013, 10:43 PM | #1 |
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I'm a bolt action guy who is new to semi-auto loading rifles. I was able to acquire an AR-15 look-a-like just barely B4 the frenzy started. It's a CA "correct" Windham "MPC". About 4" inches behind the muzzle the barrel has a smaller exterior diameter an inch long and then returns to the original diameter as it disappears under the hand shroud. Why the variation barrel thickness? Wouldn't this affect barrel harmonics or accuracy down range? I asked Windham but have not heard back yet. I have not fired it yet as the temp at the range is colder than a brass bra on a witch's...well, you know, so I don't know what kind of accuracy the rifle is capable of. With my eyes, 2 MOA would be nice.
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January 14, 2013, 10:54 PM | #2 |
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ive been told the "knotch" out of the M4 profile barrels is so they can attach the under barreled M203 grenade launcher. not sure if thats true or not nor do i see the point of that on a civilian model. but what the heck right?
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Yes, it is for the M203. I'm guessing the only reason manufacturers put those on AR15s is because people want to buy a gun just like what's in the military. I'd say it's the same reason as why the bayonet lugs are on them.
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And to answer your question. They are generally very accurate. My Stag 3L will put .75 MOA groups out there when I'm doing things right. 1 MOA is the norm. I had the same concern at 1st... Concern is gone after firing.
Now, hitting that coyote at 200+ yards while he's in a dead run in a 20 mph wind... Tough, but it isn't the rifles fault ;-)
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Grenade launcher ? I'm not really sure I want a grenade launcher. I'd rather have a beer. Thanks for the information. I can't wait to get to the range now.
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So, I recently removed the "grenade" (flare) launcher. I forgot that this particular one (don't know the brand) had a steel (un-rifled) tube, not one of the aluminum tubes) Anyway, tastes change - not into grenade launchers anymore. |
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Its like the forward assist.
And even if you were in the military, would you really want to force the last round forward and jam the gun for further use? 1 in a million that might work, but considering the lack of lethality (multiple 5.56mm shots needed) you would be better off whacking the assailant with the gun or pulling out the pistol. I think of the forward assist like an appendix. An option that does nothing and adds cost. |
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yeah, it's for a grenade launcher on the military version. I think that the civilian M4s are crafted the same b/c it's easier as a manufacturer to just run your lathe machine and test equipment against a known good milspec setup than to do different runs, different quality test patterns and try to guess what demand will be for the civilian market.
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Sounds like there is confusion surrounding the purpose of the forward assist.
It is useful for two things: 1-bolt does not go into battery due to dirty weapon- forward assist forces bolt into battery. 2-Ride the charging handle forward to chamber a round quietly- forward assist forces bolt into battery. I have used purpose #2 several times while coyote hunting. It is not for clearing a fail to feed or extract jam. For those you "slap, rack, bang" to use the military terminology. Also- purpose #3, you verify a round is chambered by slightly pulling back the charging handle- forward assist forces bolt into battery ;-)
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