Thinking using 18#, looking for input for the manufacturer.  Found a Wilson Combat, looking for thoughts on that, or other input from REAL experience.  Thanks

I'n not you're guy! I'm a newbie having fun while learning! One build under my belt.

Wilson has a great rep, I don't think you can go wrong but there are others... check price and parts lists.. Don't pay for advertising.

Good Luck with the build. Keep us posted.

Welcome,

I have never used Faxon yet but I hear good things. They have 2 18" barrels on their website. Might be worth a look. I agree be careful sometimes MOST EXPENSIVE is not the BEST. I like to use :Good Value" depends on if you are building Ultra Precision rife of just a plinker. I suspect you are in the middle.

I will look around and see if I can find you some other 18" barrels. Just curious but what is the reason for 18" and what is your main purpose for your build.

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Faxon

I hear these Odin Works barrels are scary accurate as long as you build for the precision

Odin Works at Primary Arms

www.ar15performance.com

I use the 18" fluted SPR barrel, very happy with it.

i second the Odin Works recommendation. check this thread out.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/662424__223_5_56__budget_Precision_build.html

I don't think Wilson Combat is the same as Wilson Arms.  I think Wilson Arms has a good reputation for barrels, but I'm not sure whose barrels Wilson Combat sells.

I was recently told that Wilson Combat gets theirs from White Oak Armament