Open Box.. Proof Research 20" barrel

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  • cb4017
    Warrior
    • Dec 2016
    • 183

    Open Box.. Proof Research 20" barrel

    My Proof Research stainless barrel arrived yesterday so I thought I would give my impressions on un-boxing. My plans for this build is a precision/target type rifle. The barrel will go into a Aero Precision M4E1 enhanced upper.

    Very nice looking barrel. The chamber is nicely polished and is supposed to be SAAMI spec. The bore is cut rifled and looks great. Factory Hornady ELD Black will drop out of the chamber when turned up. The gas block area is polished for a better seal. Overall a very nicely made barrel. I'll post shooting results in the future.
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    Cliff
    USN Ret., FPD Ret.

    Dues Vult
  • tracker12
    Warrior
    • Dec 2017
    • 163

    #2
    What is the difference between a M4E1 receiver and one that is AR15
    AR's make shooting fun again!

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    • StoneHendge
      Chieftain
      • May 2016
      • 2009

      #3
      Mmmmmm..... shiny!

      Originally posted by tracker12 View Post
      What is the difference between a M4E1 receiver and one that is AR15
      The Enhanced upper receiver has the protrusion that the handguard screws into so the handguard is truly free floating.
      Let's go Brandon!

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      • cb4017
        Warrior
        • Dec 2016
        • 183

        #4
        Originally posted by tracker12 View Post
        What is the difference between a M4E1 receiver and one that is AR15
        It is an AR15 receiver. It is just Aero Precision's version that is proprietary to use with their handguard. I like them because the handguard attaches to the receiver and not the barrel nut. You also don't have to worry about indexing the barrel nut for the gas tube. Just torque and go. You can get a receiver and handguard combo for not much more than $200. The last one I got was NIB for $150.
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        Cliff
        USN Ret., FPD Ret.

        Dues Vult

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        • tracker12
          Warrior
          • Dec 2017
          • 163

          #5
          So does that mean you are restricted to an Aero forarm
          AR's make shooting fun again!

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          • cb4017
            Warrior
            • Dec 2016
            • 183

            #6
            Originally posted by tracker12 View Post
            So does that mean you are restricted to an Aero forarm
            It does, with the enhanced upper. They also make a standard style upper receiver if that's your preference. You can use whatever hand guard you want.
            Cliff
            USN Ret., FPD Ret.

            Dues Vult

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            • biodsl
              Chieftain
              • Aug 2011
              • 1714

              #7
              Looking forward to hearing the results.
              Paul Peloquin

              Did government credibility die of Covid or with Covid?

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              • tracker12
                Warrior
                • Dec 2017
                • 163

                #8
                Thanks for the info.
                AR's make shooting fun again!

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