SCAR SBR.....deciding on length.

[enols43]

I am sending in my SCAR 16 SBR paperwork this week and can't decide on a barrel length. I really like the 10.5" look but have reservations about going that short. My issues are how hard it is on the rifle and the suppressor.
I don't shoot much more than 200yds, and that's few and far between. Most of my shots are under 80yds and on the move. I go through roughly 4000rds a year. I will be buying a can at the end of the year, which is warrantied on 10.5" and longer barrels.

So, do I go for it and chop it to 10.5, or a more "reasonable" length like 11.5" like I had originally planned on my AR(prior to buying the SCAR). Any compelling reasons to go with one or the other?

Thanks for any insight.

[Lutzy]

I would go with the longer length.. Plus it gives you a little security if you have an issue and need to cut down and re-thread

[enols43]

Yeah, I think that's how I'm going to do it. 11.0 or 11.5" The ballistics are a little better and it's easier on the can itself.

[SgtStrykerUSMC43]

11.5" You really won't notice the difference in barrel length. Don't know which can you're going with but as long as it has an inconel blast baffle it should last you a long time. Peek at the YHM titanium (Phantom) unit, if it isn't too hard on your budget (around $900.00). A friend has one and it may not be as "pretty" as some of the other offerings, but it works very well.

The SS equivalent will cost you around $570.00...

[Tbone]

AAC warrants the M4-2000 down to a 10" barrel and you should be able to find one for around $900. The flash hider will cost you around $90. The barrel legnth is really personal prefrance. My freind has an 11.5" BCM and I have a 10.5" Noveske. We shoot alot together and both are 100% reliable, both are accurate and neither shows any signs of accelerated blast baffle erosion. Good luck, and dont forget to post pics when you get your stamp back.

[enols43]

11.5" You really won't notice the difference in barrel length. Don't know which can you're going with but as long as it has an inconel blast baffle it should last you a long time. Peek at the YHM titanium (Phantom) unit, if it isn't too hard on your budget (around $900.00). A friend has one and it may not be as "pretty" as some of the other offerings, but it works very well.

The SS equivalent will cost you around $570.00...

Definitely going with one of the Phantoms. That's what we carry on the team and I have had great success with them. Most likely the SS, but I'm going to take a look at the Ti unit too.

[enols43]

AAC warrants the M4-2000 down to a 10" barrel and you should be able to find one for around $900. The flash hider will cost you around $90. The barrel legnth is really personal prefrance. My freind has an 11.5" BCM and I have a 10.5" Noveske. We shoot alot together and both are 100% reliable, both are accurate and neither shows any signs of accelerated blast baffle erosion. Good luck, and dont forget to post pics when you get your stamp back.

Sending it tomorrow. Here's to hoping for a quick turnaround!

[Ferris2son]

enols43 - What's the status on this project?