LMT MWS 16" Rifle-length gas system

**m1ajunkie** · 01-27-13, 08:41

Buckjay,

I am really glad you posted this. I have really been toying with the idea of chopping a 6.5CM 20" barrel to 16", but I wasn't sure how it would look.

6.5cm is my new favorite caliber in my mws, but my 16" .308 barrel is so much handier with my suppressor. I know velocity would suffer, but I would think a 16" 6.5 would still be more efficient than a 16" .308 for shots out to 800yds or so.

**duece71** · 01-27-13, 09:39

Very nice set up. Mine is pretty much plain jane except for a change out of some of the furniture and different glass (NF 2.5-10x32).
Quick question....the 18" 5R comes with a rifle length gas set up correct?
Another question.....why not just leave the barrel at 18" instead of having it cut?

**rdbse** · 01-27-13, 09:57

Absolutely awesome set up - looks perfect. I only wish this was a factory option from LMT.

I'm still looking for an 18" SS barrel, but perfectly content with my 16" CL accuracy and handling.

**Vash1023** · 01-27-13, 11:15

sent you a PM brother

**bleaman225** · 01-27-13, 20:25

Originally Posted by d90king

Bleaman, it sounds like you have noticed an appreciable difference since re-profiling your MWS barrel? How is the balance of the rifle? Any pics? Where are you shooting these days?

I don't want to derail the discussion or steal any thunder from Buckjay's MWS since it is the star of this show buuuut I can notice a difference when I shoulder mine with the different barrels. Tomorrow, I will take some pictures, weigh some things and start another thread in regards to the weights.

I have been shooting handgun at Double Tap in Northeast Philly. With the ammo situation, I've been doing more dryfire than live especially since I got my SIRT.
I primarily shoot distance back at home (Lancaster). I have 600 yards at New Holland Rifle and Pistol Club and a friend has a farm where we can get to 900 meters but he's in A-stan right now.
How bout you? We should get together sometime. I'd like to check out the OBR.

**bnanaphone** · 01-29-13, 16:59

That is one sweet MWS you have there. I noticed you mention switching out the receiver extension for another. What did you go with?
I am curious because I am debating one of the heavy 6.5 oz buffers for mine.

Still just have the standard CL barrel, but I REALLY like your chopped 18".

**bleaman225** · 02-13-13, 22:36

Any updates as far as reliability, accuracy or in general?

Have you heard anything about the SF 762SOCOM-MINI? I'm still waiting to hear from my dealer's distributor.

I have the weights for the barrels and pictures if there's still a desire to see them.

I would also like to go on public record saying, if you ever decide to sell, I'll take the barrel. <thumbs up>