Accu-strut short barrel

[kkina]

Gauging interest in a short version of the Accu-strut for those with chopped barrels.

[GaryMalibou]

i voted maybe on this poll becuase, honestly, price and appearance would play a part in my final decision..
that being said, i am interested in this type of product.. and i think if worked up right could really look good with a chopped mini, and I am really interested in seeing how it could improve accuracy on a shorter barrel.

[kkina]

Thanks, Gary, always appreciate the honesty. I don't know either whether a strut would help on a short barrel. But that's why the poll, to see if it's worth even R&D'ing.

[Mabes]

My "no" vote is in no way critical of the concept or the product. Simply put, my "chopped" Mini-14 is specifically set up for CQB. Along with the shortened barrel with Choate FS/FH, addition of the Ultimak scout rail, reflex sight, and Gundoc trigger job have me shooting consistently into 2.5"-3.5" at 100 yards. I'm good with that accuracy in this case. Great thread, and I'm looking forward to hearing the opinions.

[deersniper6]

I would be interested in one because i am currently considering chopping my barrel down to the shortest legal possible and installing a muzzle break or flash hider. Legal meaning 16.25 or 16.5 whichever is the limit. At what point on the barrel lenghwise from the chamber does the current model reach??? I may just cut it to suit the accu-strut which means leaving a little bit of barrel longer so it looks like a Socom m14

[kkina]

I would be interested in one because i am currently considering chopping my barrel down to the shortest legal possible and installing a muzzle break or flash hider. Legal meaning 16.25 or 16.5 whichever is the limit. At what point on the barrel lenghwise from the chamber does the current model reach??? I may just cut it to suit the accu-strut which means leaving a little bit of barrel longer so it looks like a Socom m14

16" is the minimum, people nearly always cut a little extra as a legal safety margin.

I don't know the distance from the chamber, but I can tell you the end of the strut is typically 6-5/16ths" from the "face" of the gasblock.

[deersniper6]

thanks, ill measure it and cut my barrel accordingly unless you are real close to a a short one.

[KellyB]

I've heard alot of people saying that the stiffening effect from a shorter barrel yields better accuracy, so maybe a shorter Accu-strut would turn the Mini with a chopped barrel to a sub-MOA shooter!! Wishful thinking, but I really believe some R&D on it wouldn't be too hard to yield a result be it yes or no. I'd go for it!

Kelly

[gunrun45]

If it would fit on my 16 in barrel mini, you bet I'd order one. Why not try and wring as much accuracy as I can from it. I can always take it off if I don't like it.

[deersniper6]

I have been wanting to cut my 188 series mini down to a 16 inch barrel, but i was thinking of making it longer so i could use an accu-strut. If a short version is in the making then i will go ahead and cut it, otherwise im going a little longer.

[Kestryll]

I know it's an older thread but I cast a vote for yes.
I've been looking at getting my Mini chopped and a shortened strut could only help.
Make it in SS. ;)

[mlw270win]

If it would help accuracy on a shorter barrel I would sure give it a try.

[Drifter]

How about a short version with a single clamp, along with set screws in the part that connects to the gas block? This would likely provide some additional rigidity, and the appearance would look like the M-14 (big brother of the Mini-14).

[kkina]

How about a short version with a single clamp, along with set screws in the part that connects to the gas block? This would likely provide some additional rigidity, and the appearance would look like the M-14 (big brother of the Mini-14).

Yep, that design occurred to me, and it's a good one. Well, if I keep seeing interest...

[alaj70]

kkina,

I own three of your Accu-struts.

In short, they work.

And, now that Ruger is selling Mini-14's with shortened barrels, you should seriously consider making a shortened version of the strut.

In fact, one of the reasons I didn't buy the new tactical Mini-14 with the flash-hider was because a barrel strut would be difficult to mount on it.

Additionally, for those who "chop" the barrels on their Mini-14/30's, it would be nice to have the option to also add a barrel strut to their rifle.

Anyway, I think you've got a great product. I believe in the technology.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers,

alaj70

[Beowulf]

I would be interested. I did the shortened barrel, trigger job, and bedding, but I am still not real happy with the accuracy. I would give it one more try.

[kkina]

OK, I guess you guys are serious. I'll start doing some drawings. No promises on production yet, however.

Kevin

[picowatt]

Yes I would definitly buy one. I have the newer style 580 series gbcbc model and it has the shorter barrel with flash compensator and sights moved back.

[strangebrew613]

If you know a machinist, with a few scrap pieces of material laying around, you can have a set made that would work just as well as the Accu-Strt/ That being said, I llooked at the Accu-Strut compared to the Hy-Bar. The solid clamps of the Hybar seem to be the way to go.

[kkina]

The proprietary Accu-strut clamps are just as secure as machined clamps, and avoids the "blocky" profile. Interestingly, it took more effort to develop the clamps than the strut itself.