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Posted: 9/30/2015 5:19:04 PM EDT
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Look at Green Mountain barrels
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Posted: 9/30/2015 5:30:44 PM EDT
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Look at Green Mountain barrels http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m8-16-mid-length-gas-system-5-56-nato/ |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 7:55:21 PM EDT
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If you prioritize accuracy over lightweight, this is a pretty killer deal:
DD 16" S2W (edited to fix shitty mobile link) |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 8:07:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhile a good price, this barrel is quite the boat anchor in regards to weight. |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 8:17:22 PM EDT
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If you prioritize accuracy over lightweight, this is a pretty killer deal: DD 16" S2W (edited to fix shitty mobile link) While a good price, this barrel is quite the boat anchor in regards to weight. It's a pound heavier than DD's LW profile, so as I said up front, it's not light, but the OP didn't provide any info on his priorities. |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 10:48:34 PM EDT
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel.
Man barrel shopping is tough... |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 11:04:47 PM EDT
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. |
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Posted: 9/30/2015 11:24:06 PM EDT
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Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... |
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Posted: 10/1/2015 11:26:05 AM EDT
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HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Free floated, or traditional front sight? |
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Posted: 10/1/2015 12:42:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Look into Ballistic Advantage. I have a Hanson series 16" SS middy that was only $245 with a pinned low-profile gas block. On sale for $220: http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_length=38 Direct link to the 16": http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-hanson-625-mid-ss-premium-barrel.html |
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Posted: 10/1/2015 8:49:06 PM EDT
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Free floated, or traditional front sight? Free float. It is going in this Mega billet upper and lower.  " />
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Posted: 10/1/2015 8:52:06 PM EDT
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Look into Ballistic Advantage. I have a Hanson series 16" SS middy that was only $245 with a pinned low-profile gas block. On sale for $220: http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_length=38 Direct link to the 16": http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-hanson-625-mid-ss-premium-barrel.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Look into Ballistic Advantage. I have a Hanson series 16" SS middy that was only $245 with a pinned low-profile gas block. On sale for $220: http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_length=38 Direct link to the 16": http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-hanson-625-mid-ss-premium-barrel.html That looks like a good deal but I'm not sure if I want to go with a stainless steel barrel. Do you know if those are button rifled or polygonal or 5R rifling? |
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Posted: 10/1/2015 9:01:36 PM EDT
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This is the barrel you seek. I have a couple of them and they shoot fantastic. They are Green Mountain blanks and are well made and would fit your needs perfect.
Enjoy |
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Posted: 10/2/2015 11:17:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That looks like a good deal but I'm not sure if I want to go with a stainless steel barrel. Do you know if those are button rifled or polygonal or 5R rifling? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Look into Ballistic Advantage. I have a Hanson series 16" SS middy that was only $245 with a pinned low-profile gas block. On sale for $220: http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_length=38 Direct link to the 16": http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-hanson-625-mid-ss-premium-barrel.html That looks like a good deal but I'm not sure if I want to go with a stainless steel barrel. Do you know if those are button rifled or polygonal or 5R rifling? Why no SS? |
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Posted: 10/2/2015 4:07:10 PM EDT
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FYI, you can buy that Faxon barrel direct from Faxon, or from Black River Tactical. No need to wait. I recently bought one myself, on Black River's Labor Day sale. I haven't installed it yet so no range results, but I love the profile. I think it will be just the ticket for a light, fast-handling fighting rifle. In the interests of maximum reliability while fouled, I like that it is a 5.56 chamber, instead of some sort of hybrid match chamber like a Wylde, like ARP uses. I also like how they specify 4150 barrel steel and MP inspected. It will definitely be the lightest weight and best handling of the barrels you are considering. The ARP will be the heaviest (straight .7" profile), and the Spike's will be in between (slightly lighter than gov't profile forward of the gas block). You can't argue with the price on the Faxon, either. I have been really impressed with what I've seen from them so far.
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Posted: 10/6/2015 1:17:20 AM EDT
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eta on the Faxon with pinned gas block is a couple of weeks.
I'm down to either the Faxon 16 inch mid length gunner profile with pinned gas block $189.95 OR The Spike's Tactical FN Cold Hammer Forged 16 inch mid length barrel with pinned gas block. $289.95 Should I get the Faxon and put the $100 difference towards ammo or just get the Spike's? |
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Posted: 10/6/2015 2:21:15 AM EDT
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They are all good barrels. I have a 14.5" mid-length ARPerformance barrel and its very nice.
The Spikes is as real nice barrel but they pinned the gas block which may or may not pose a problem for you. Take a look at Ballistic Advantage also. http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels/556-nato.html I have one of their Hanson series 10.3" 300BO barrels. Again....very nice! |
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Posted: 10/6/2015 2:25:17 AM EDT
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Look into Ballistic Advantage. I have a Hanson series 16" SS middy that was only $245 with a pinned low-profile gas block. On sale for $220: http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_length=38 Direct link to the 16": http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-hanson-625-mid-ss-premium-barrel.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah I don't want or need a heavy barrel. Man barrel shopping is tough... Yeah, but you can help narrow down the options by identifying the main purpose of the rifle - HD, plinking, 3-gun, bench shooting, hunting, etc. Make that decision and it will help drive some of the features, like: barrel length gas system length construction lining twist rate support for 5.56 The budget is also key. What do you want to spend? You can always find an inexpensive barrel. No problem there, but there is a reason people pay more. Of course, it's not always justified based on intended usage. HD, plinking, and some bench shooting for fun. 16 inch mid length I would like to shoot 55gr, 62gr, and some heavy match bullets just for fun $289 with gas block would be at the top of the budget... Look into Ballistic Advantage. I have a Hanson series 16" SS middy that was only $245 with a pinned low-profile gas block. On sale for $220: http://ballisticadvantage.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_length=38 Direct link to the 16": http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-223-hanson-625-mid-ss-premium-barrel.html This.....BA are very nice barrels. |
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Posted: 10/6/2015 2:28:09 AM EDT
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This is the barrel you seek. I have a couple of them and they shoot fantastic. They are Green Mountain blanks and are well made and would fit your needs perfect. Enjoy Yup....Great deal! I am almost tempted to get one but they are carbine gas system and I prefer a mid-length. For 110.00 very much worth it. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 11:30:52 PM EDT
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This is the barrel you seek. I have a couple of them and they shoot fantastic. They are Green Mountain blanks and are well made and would fit your needs perfect. Enjoy Are you measuring any groups? If so, what are you getting? I've seen that deal and been thinking about picking one up to have on hand. |
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