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cutting an AR barrel down. #5693060 04/10/15 02:29 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 203 San Marcos B bcwhit OP Woodsman
OP bcwhit Woodsman B Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 203 San Marcos	I've got a question. I have a dpms 6.5 creedmore in a 26" bull barrel. I would like to cut the barrel down to 20". will this affect the gas system?

Re: cutting an AR barrel down. [Re: bcwhit] #5693133 04/10/15 03:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 26,195 Sherman/North of Dallas KRoyal Texoma Legend
KRoyal Texoma Legend Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 26,195 Sherman/North of Dallas	I'm sure it has a rifle length gas system and won't effect it.

Re: cutting an AR barrel down. [Re: bcwhit] #5693147 04/10/15 03:10 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,499 West Texas mountains C charlesb Pro Tracker
charlesb Pro Tracker C Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,499 West Texas mountains	Sure will improve the handling characteristics. Kind regards, charlesb

Re: cutting an AR barrel down. [Re: bcwhit] #5693374 04/10/15 11:58 AM
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VAFish Bird Dog V Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 460 Fairfax, VA	Depends upon the gas port size. If you want it shorter, have it cut and re-crowned. If it doesn't cycle well, drill the gas port one step larger, test again, repeat until you have a good functioning rifle. "If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children." -- Confucius

Re: cutting an AR barrel down. [Re: bcwhit] #5694406 04/11/15 12:51 AM
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OP bcwhit Woodsman B Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 203 San Marcos	Thanks Guys,

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