Are Shorter Barrels LESS Accurate? (INSANE Test Results)

Published on November 21, 2024
Duration: 1:20

This video from Civilian Tactical investigates whether shorter barrels are less accurate. Using a standardized setup with a Triton Orion 1-10x LPVO, they tested a 24-inch Bear Creek Arsenal upper and a 7-inch CMMG Dissent at 100 yards. The results showed a 1-inch group for the 24-inch barrel and a surprisingly close 1.5-inch group for the 7-inch barrel, demonstrating that shorter barrels can still be remarkably effective.

Quick Summary

A 100-yard accuracy test comparing a 7-inch CMMG Dissent and a 24-inch Bear Creek Arsenal upper revealed surprising results. The longer barrel produced a 1-inch group, while the shorter barrel achieved a 1.5-inch group. This demonstrates that shorter barrels can maintain remarkable effectiveness and accuracy, challenging the notion that they are inherently inaccurate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Barrel Length Test
  2. 00:19Test Standardization with Optic
  3. 00:3624-Inch Barrel Accuracy Results
  4. 00:447-Inch Barrel Accuracy Results
  5. 01:11Conclusion on Barrel Length Accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

How does barrel length affect AR-15 accuracy at 100 yards?

A 24-inch barrel achieved a 1-inch group, while a 7-inch barrel achieved a 1.5-inch group at 100 yards. This suggests that while longer barrels may offer slightly better precision, shorter barrels can still be remarkably accurate for many applications.

What optic was used to compare barrel accuracy?

The same Triton Orion 1-10x LPVO was used on both the 7-inch CMMG Dissent and the 24-inch Bear Creek Arsenal upper to ensure a fair and standardized comparison of their accuracy potential at 100 yards.

Are 7-inch AR-15 barrels inaccurate?

Not necessarily. While a 24-inch barrel produced a tighter group, a 7-inch barrel in this test still achieved a 1.5-inch group at 100 yards, demonstrating significant practical accuracy for its size.

What calibers were used in the barrel length accuracy test?

The test involved AR-15 platforms chambered in common calibers, specifically 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington, which are interchangeable in most AR-15 systems and were used to evaluate the accuracy impact of barrel length.

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