Originally Posted by jimmyp
Good question I think you want the BFH barrel model it will be more accurate. That is what I am getting.

Don't know how much weight savings the pencil barrel is going to give you, they are harder to shoot off hand. I cannot imagine you would save more than 5-6 ounces but I am guessing.



Barrel from the upper he mentioned:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...HT-FLUTED-p/bcm-brl-mid-16-elw-f-std.htm

Approximate Weight: 1lb 6oz.


Midlength with A2 profile(fat in front/skinny under the forearm)

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-Mid-Length-Barrel-Stripped-p/bcm-brl-s-mid-16%20std.htm

Approximate Weight: 1lb 12oz.


M4A1 profile(mid weight under the forearms with M203 notches

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-M4-Barrel-Stripped-SOCOM-p/bcm-brl-s-m4%20socom%2016%20std.htm

Approximate Weight: 2lbs 1oz.


A full heavy 16" versus the barrel in that upper would be a fairly large drop in weight.

http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17568&cat=312&page=3

White Oak Armament 16" .223 Barrel Weight 2.50 lbs



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