Wondering what the best rifle barrel length is for you? Do you understand the differences between gas systems, or what twist ratio means? In this video, Rise Armament covers considerations when selecting a barrel, including what the best barrel lengths are for different uses like defense, hunting, and all-around general use.

Topics covered are:

– Best barrel lengths for different uses
– Most common gas system and barrel lengths
– Common barrel markings
– Twist ratio
– Rifle-length, carbine-length, mid-length, and pistol-length gas systems
– The relationship between gas system length and rifle functionality
– Barrel profiles
– Barrel fluting

Always practice gun safety and seek guidance from a licensed gunsmith.