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I have a 18 inch barrel , the tube I need is 13” — 1 Answer

by Mike, from MO, United States Asked on May 10, 2023

Name Spikes Tactical Melonited Gas Tube (4.8)
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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 11, 2023

Rifle length gas tubes are roughly 12" in length from the receiver. Depending on how you came to your measurement, it may or may not be what you need. Gas tubes are dependent on the gas system of the barrel: rifle, mid-length, carbine, or pistol length. Email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com and let us know the exact barrel you have, that way we can confirm the correct length gas tube for your barrel.

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