FN AR heavy or light barrel?

Kent E · 01-17-2009, 02:06 AM

Hey Dillinger, Thanks I'll go with the heavy barrel and will use a lighter bolt gun for wandering.

As far as accuracy, I'm just going off of what others report. I don't have one yet but am hoping to.

Rifle Shooter magazine Jan/Feb on page 30 had a 5 shot .45 MOA

Here is a guy who just did a range test: FN Forum.NET PS90 FS2000 FN SCAR FiveseveN 5.7x28mm FN Forum.NET :: View topic - 5/8" MOA verified today at range!!!!

The gunblast guy fired three bullets into the same hole at 50 yards. FNH 7.62x51 (.308) FNAR Semi-Auto Rifle

**Dillinger** · 01-17-2009, 03:33 AM

Kent - After reading the links I have two thoughts....

1) 50 Yards?!?!? My Sister can shoot at 50 yards - with ANY long gun, that is not a measure of true "accuracy". I frequently shoot 50 yards outdoors with my 1911's at a 10 steel "gong" and ring it out....

2) That guy in the review is shooting handloads. I didn't read enough to see if he was shooting fire formed brass, but still, it's easy to handload better ammo than you can buy "off the shelf".

I don't know if this production rifle can shoot, or not, so you are kind of venturing into dark territory.

I can tell you this, using a 20" barrel to shoot 50 yards is like nailing a porn star - it's a sure thing & anyone can do it.

Good luck with whatever you decide, but I would definitely price shop the FN versus a "Standard" .308 AR.

JD

XMPnPA · 01-19-2009, 04:23 PM

Dillinger:
Way to lay it all out there. Good post I, I fully agree...... not much else to add.

MXFun86 · 01-22-2009, 02:35 AM

I personally went with the heavy barrel. My AR has a 16" heavy, and also a 24" bull barrel. It (bull barrel) gives me about a 1-1.5" group at 200yds. My 16" has similar results at 100 yds. I don't have the oppurtunity to shoot any further. But I swear by the heavy weights.

Kent E · 01-26-2009, 05:13 PM

Yet another speaking to incredible accuracy with this gun:
FN Forum.NET PS90 FS2000 FN SCAR FiveseveN 5.7x28mm FN Forum.NET :: View topic - Rick's Gun & Range Report

**Dillinger** · 01-26-2009, 06:09 PM

Kent - That is a pretty good range report I have to agree. For a factory gun, that is a nice final 3 shot group.

A couple of things though - The guy was handloading for the rifle and he did say that was the best group after he got "into the swing of things" - I don't know if that means getting on paper with his rifle, or adjusting to the wind, or what.

Just to keep in perspective.

Still, that is some impressive shooting for a final result.

JD

Kent E · 01-26-2009, 07:55 PM

I'll agree with that.

There's just a possibility that FN is on to something here. Too bad they could ad some styling to go with that accuracy.

**Dillinger** · 01-26-2009, 08:00 PM

Agreed. She isn't a beauty queen, but she seems built for stout. If the weapon can prove to cycle with different types of ammo, for a SHTF scenario, you might be on to a winner there.... Never hurts to have a good .308 in the safe.

JD

Kent E · 01-26-2009, 08:27 PM

There's the "black rifle"

Now also an "ugly rifle"

**matt g** · 01-27-2009, 03:23 PM

I dunno', I actually think they look much better than the AR. ARs are butt-ugly to me., they just look like toys.

01-17-2009, 03:33 AM	#12
Dillinger BEEMAN! Get Over Here! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Construction Zone Posts: 15,401	Kent - After reading the links I have two thoughts.... 1) 50 Yards?!?!? My Sister can shoot at 50 yards - with ANY long gun, that is not a measure of true "accuracy". I frequently shoot 50 yards outdoors with my 1911's at a 10 steel "gong" and ring it out.... 2) That guy in the review is shooting handloads. I didn't read enough to see if he was shooting fire formed brass, but still, it's easy to handload better ammo than you can buy "off the shelf". I don't know if this production rifle can shoot, or not, so you are kind of venturing into dark territory. I can tell you this, using a 20" barrel to shoot 50 yards is like nailing a porn star - it's a sure thing & anyone can do it. Good luck with whatever you decide, but I would definitely price shop the FN versus a "Standard" .308 AR. JD __________________ *"as for my Sword & Spear, we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Paraphrased from Achillies* **ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! BITCHES!!* "Remember, Remember, the 6th of November" Paraphrased from V** = Substation jobs suck.

01-19-2009, 04:23 PM	#13
XMPnPA Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 24	Good Answer Dillinger: Way to lay it all out there. Good post I, I fully agree...... not much else to add. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, .... Shoot again.

01-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#16
Dillinger BEEMAN! Get Over Here! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Construction Zone Posts: 15,401	Kent - That is a pretty good range report I have to agree. For a factory gun, that is a nice final 3 shot group. A couple of things though - The guy was handloading for the rifle and he did say that was the best group after he got "into the swing of things" - I don't know if that means getting on paper with his rifle, or adjusting to the wind, or what. Just to keep in perspective. Still, that is some impressive shooting for a final result. JD __________________ *"as for my Sword & Spear, we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Paraphrased from Achillies* **ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! BITCHES!!* "Remember, Remember, the 6th of November" Paraphrased from V** = Substation jobs suck.

01-26-2009, 08:00 PM	#18
Dillinger BEEMAN! Get Over Here! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Construction Zone Posts: 15,401	Agreed. She isn't a beauty queen, but she seems built for stout. If the weapon can prove to cycle with different types of ammo, for a SHTF scenario, you might be on to a winner there.... Never hurts to have a good .308 in the safe. JD __________________ *"as for my Sword & Spear, we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Paraphrased from Achillies* **ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! BITCHES!!* "Remember, Remember, the 6th of November" Paraphrased from V** = Substation jobs suck.

01-27-2009, 03:23 PM	#20
matt g Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,978	I dunno', I actually think they look much better than the AR. ARs are butt-ugly to me., they just look like toys. __________________ "'Did you ever wonder why we had to run for shelter when the promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue sky? " Roger Waters Vote freedom, join the Libertarian Party.

01-17-2009, 02:06 AM	#11
Kent E Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	Hey Dillinger, Thanks I'll go with the heavy barrel and will use a lighter bolt gun for wandering. As far as accuracy, I'm just going off of what others report. I don't have one yet but am hoping to. Rifle Shooter magazine Jan/Feb on page 30 had a 5 shot .45 MOA Here is a guy who just did a range test: FN Forum.NET PS90 FS2000 FN SCAR FiveseveN 5.7x28mm FN Forum.NET :: View topic - 5/8" MOA verified today at range!!!! The gunblast guy fired three bullets into the same hole at 50 yards. FNH 7.62x51 (.308) FNAR Semi-Auto Rifle

01-22-2009, 02:35 AM	#14
MXFun86 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	I personally went with the heavy barrel. My AR has a 16" heavy, and also a 24" bull barrel. It (bull barrel) gives me about a 1-1.5" group at 200yds. My 16" has similar results at 100 yds. I don't have the oppurtunity to shoot any further. But I swear by the heavy weights.

01-26-2009, 05:13 PM	#15
Kent E Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	Yet another speaking to incredible accuracy with this gun: FN Forum.NET PS90 FS2000 FN SCAR FiveseveN 5.7x28mm FN Forum.NET :: View topic - Rick's Gun & Range Report

01-26-2009, 07:55 PM	#17
Kent E Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	I'll agree with that. There's just a possibility that FN is on to something here. Too bad they could ad some styling to go with that accuracy.

01-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#19
Kent E Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	There's the "black rifle" Now also an "ugly rifle"

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