All Thumbs wrote: Hoot Thank you very much for your input . Do you have any suggestions for Barrel and matching Bolt Combo ?
While there's a plethora of companies offering quality 18" barrel/bolt combos, 20 inchers are few and far between. Inquire to
Brenton USA namely Bart the owner and see if he'll sell you just a barrel/bolt combo.
Tell him Hoot sent you.The quality is outstanding and they do offer a 20" 1:24 SS barrel with the mid-length gas system. I know they sell complete uppers but they might sell you just the barrel/bolt combo. You won't know unless you ask. Also, whatever upper receiver you choose, if its not a side charger, make sure you get one with a forward assist. Priceless when hunting. As for carrying a 20" in the field. I'm no featherweight by any stretch of the imagination and the additional length doesn't bother me in the field. Then again I use a (dated) Safari Sling on mine. Hangs effortlessly at the ready. Heck, my cold weather boots weigh almost as much. Their complete uppers are pretty pricey, outside the comfort zone of most folks, but you won't find a finer finished AR 450b rifle, without going the custom built route. Hurt once for a firearm that will outlast you.
Hoot