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Posted: 7/22/2016 2:55:14 AM EDT
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I had a carbine length in stainless a few years back I liked from ER shaw. would stainless be the better choice for this bench type, even with the lowered life expectancy?
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Posted: 7/22/2016 6:43:37 AM EDT
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Check out the Larue Stealth barrels. They are on sale for 225 right now. Bad ass barrel. Wish I had the money, and I'd pick up 1 or 2 just because.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 8:14:59 AM EDT
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I had a carbine length in stainless a few years back I liked from ER shaw. would stainless be the better choice for this bench type, even with the lowered life expectancy? Stainless is preferred when accuracy is prized more than barrel life. So yes, if you want the utmost accuracy you'll select a stainless barrel. Bore linings (chrome, etc) introduce inconsistencies in the bore. I don't know your budget, but Kreiger, Lilja, Bartlein, Rock Creek, are higher end manufacturers. Shilen, Rainier ultramatch, White Oak Armament, Compass Lake, are slightly less expensive. The Larue Tactical stealth and predator barrels are even slightly less at $225. Below those you have Ballistic Advantage, Faxon Armory, Green Mountain. Start at the "top" and determine what you can spend. |
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Posted: 7/22/2016 8:27:18 AM EDT
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A pleasure to be mentioned. Let us know if we can help.
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Posted: 7/22/2016 5:49:30 PM EDT
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Check out the Larue Stealth barrels. They are on sale for 225 right now. Bad ass barrel. Wish I had the money, and I'd pick up 1 or 2 just because. $225 for standard feed ramps. If you want M4 ramps, the barrel is $245. |
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Posted: 7/23/2016 2:33:15 PM EDT
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I built one using the stag arms stainless bull barrel, 24". It shoots better than I can, with handloads using varmegeddons I can do 1/4" groups at 100. Took it after prairie dogs last month and its not one you'd want to carry around all day, but it was deadly on them out to about 450 on a head shot even.
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Posted: 7/24/2016 2:06:22 AM EDT
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Using a LaRue Stealth barrel for my accuracy project. I have high hopes that I can match what the barrel should be capable of.
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Posted: 7/24/2016 11:15:49 AM EDT
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I bought a LaRue 16" stealth during the Taste of Texas sale and long with a PredatAR barrel.
I used the Stealth in a build. The barrel is terrific. I reload 55gr Hornady bullet for range fodder. I am able to get regularly put bullets through the same hole at 100yards with my LaRue and certainly can shoot 1" groups consistently with it at 100 yards. My club is expanding the range to 300 yards so I am excited to try it out that far. I would say the LaRue is the best deal on a mtch grade barrel right now. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:52:52 AM EDT
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The match grade longer barrels in up to 24" sizes are the domain of custom barrel makers like Lilja and Krieger, among others, who both make finished drop in barrels for AR15s.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:54:21 AM EDT
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Imo, the lower doesn't matter when it comes to accuracy, besides the trigger. You'd want a good upper especially if your going to 24" and a cut rifled barrel are more than likely to give you the best accuracy. So if it's not for competition or life/death any premium barrel maker will do in 416R. So the barrels mentioned above are great. I'd also add Hawk Hill, Broughton, Brux, Hart and so on. Dustin @ Civ Tactical makes a great barrel out of a Shilen Blank.
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Posted: 7/26/2016 8:25:27 AM EDT
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Check out the Larue Stealth barrels. They are on sale for 225 right now. Bad ass barrel. Wish I had the money, and I'd pick up 1 or 2 just because. Those are nice |
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