AR question: M4 feed ramps -

[gdvan01]

Thanks to a pleasant discovery after completing my tax returns, EBR-itis has set in pretty hard.

One question I'm trying to resolve is this; what's up with the M4 feed ramp thing? Is it just one of those high-speed, low-drag kinda things or is there a benefit to this. I've noticed elsewhere that the M4 feed ramp questions seem to be a recurring PITA (so yes, I'm prepared for flames)...but I gots ta' know!

My soon-to-be first AR will be used for longer range/precision shooting (at least 200 yds) and not any type of door kickin' / CQB work. And the ocassional "how fast can I empty this magazine".

 

[AZGunLover]

Keep its simple and go with the 20" barrel.

 

[USMCG_HMX1]

I've posted this before ... I've got the Bushmaster A2 Target and I love it.


I'll get pics this weekend of taking it out again ..... if the weather agrees with me.



Kris

 

[gdvan01]

Thanks for the responses guys but the gist of the post is the M4 feed ramps. Right now I'm going to stick with the 5.56 and most likely a 20" barrel.

In a semi-auto platform...are the M4 feed ramps an essential or are they just another 'feature'?

 

[BUSTER51]

M4 feed ramp were intended to aid feeding in the FA and tri burst M4 you won't need hem but they can't hurt .

 

[FS2K]

Just another feature

They are not a nessesity for the AR15 feeding system.