Question for AR folks

[gregintenn]

The easiest, and probably cheapest option would be to buy another barrel, upper, or even another rifle.

 

[BillBond]

Never thought the recoil was that bad from a 5.56 gun.
What I never liked was the side blast from a muzzle break.

 

[ameridaddy]

What you need to do is find an M1 Garand shoot about 100 rounds through it. Then go back to the AR15 problem solved...

Amen brother!
Better yet, try the lighter than a Garand 1903 Springfield, or any bolt 30-06 without the recoil softening gas system. The OP will beg for his AR back.

Chukar - is it the recoil discomfort or the barrel rise you want to lessen?
If you want to lessen recoil rise to stay on target for followup shot, get a varmint bull barrel upper, 20"-24". The extra length and weight will get you there. Your neighbors on either side of your shooting position will thank you.

 

[hittman77]

What you need to do is find an M1 Garand shoot about 100 rounds through it. Then go back to the AR15 problem solved...

Or better yet, buy an M1 Carbine and sell the AR. I don't seem to shoot my ARs at all since I found the M1 Carbine.

Back your point though, it's your money but I don't see that you're gaining anything making that swap.

 

[Doug M.]

Does Idaho mandate a pinned and welded barrel device?

Either which way just save your money for ammo and practice!

Smiles,

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That is a requirement of federal law to ensure that the actual barrel length is and remains at 16". My BCM M4-gery has a 14.5" barrel, to which a flash hider long enough the keep the barrel over 16" is added.