Re: Heavy Cast Subsonic Bullets (500 grain) Range Report
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:47 pm
Kind of like Hoot’s idea, except you can pick up a 16” carbine length gas fairly easily. Something with a higher twist shouldn’t hurt. I looked at Brownells and they have a barrel made for them by who knows, it is a 16”, carbine gas, 1:14 twist that comes with a bolt and brake for $310. Even if the quality isn’t that great, might be worth a try. BCA’s quality isn’t that great, but the 450B cartridge seems to be pretty forgiving because they shoot just fine. If not that, Brownells also sells a Faxon 16”, carbine gas, 1:16 twist barrel for $257, no bolt or brake, though. Faxon has a good track record. Then you have X-caliber, which you could get a basic one made for $280, but there is a wait.
I’d say run one of those with an adjustable gas block. If it works out, sell the GLFA. If not, sell off the new one. You shouldn’t be out much money anyway. Or do what I did, and just keep all of the different builds. Lol
I’d say run one of those with an adjustable gas block. If it works out, sell the GLFA. If not, sell off the new one. You shouldn’t be out much money anyway. Or do what I did, and just keep all of the different builds. Lol