Flatlander
18 February 2014, 15:08
I'm not quite sure how to phrase the question. I understand the relationship between a rifle stock, a barrel/action, and accuracy on bolt actions and my beloved Ruger No. 1's. I don't understand it much in the AR.
I've got a few quite accurate Bravo AR's with Larue quad rails, but have gotten to where I am really liking something leaner. My forearms may have a light and a QD sling attachment, but nothing else.
Is an AR's accuracy (particularly as it heats up) primarily a function of the barrel/trigger ... or does the handguard influence it much?
For instance, a free-float handguard I really like also happens to be on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Does the more expensive end of the free-float spectrum offer "more" in terms of accuracy, or just things like strength, anti-rotation, innovation?
Specifically am looking at the CMMG Revo Key Mod stuff. Knowing that Noveske and Geisselle offer stuff that is similar, and more expensive.
Sorry if it's a dumb or poorly phrased question.
I've got a few quite accurate Bravo AR's with Larue quad rails, but have gotten to where I am really liking something leaner. My forearms may have a light and a QD sling attachment, but nothing else.
Is an AR's accuracy (particularly as it heats up) primarily a function of the barrel/trigger ... or does the handguard influence it much?
For instance, a free-float handguard I really like also happens to be on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Does the more expensive end of the free-float spectrum offer "more" in terms of accuracy, or just things like strength, anti-rotation, innovation?
Specifically am looking at the CMMG Revo Key Mod stuff. Knowing that Noveske and Geisselle offer stuff that is similar, and more expensive.
Sorry if it's a dumb or poorly phrased question.