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Posted: 4/8/2015 12:33:04 AM EDT
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No experience personally, but Rainier Arms makes some great barrels. The Select barrels are Black Hole Weaponry, the Ultramatch are Shilen blanks. From another thread with regards to accuracy:
Select=quarter size groups Match=nickel size groups Ultramatch=dime size groups You won't be disappointed with whichever you go with. |
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Posted: 4/8/2015 12:43:03 AM EDT
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I have their 18" SPR Match barrel and it does indeed shoot sub MOA when I do my part.
Excellent barrels. |
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Posted: 4/8/2015 8:21:19 AM EDT
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I own 2 RA Match barrels.
16" .223 Wylde and a 20" .308 I haven't shot the 308 yet but the .223 is indeed sub MOA The biggest problem with these barrels is most times they are more accurate than the shooter. Buy with confidence. |
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Posted: 4/8/2015 8:29:34 AM EDT
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.308 stainless match, with Handloads
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Posted: 4/8/2015 8:31:32 AM EDT
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Have one on my ar10 and ar15. Easily sub MOA like they advertise. Easy
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Posted: 4/8/2015 10:44:36 AM EDT
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I have a select 16 in spiral fluted, only open sights ( waiting for adm recon sale)and it really makes me look good, even with crap ammo
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Posted: 4/8/2015 7:21:19 PM EDT
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I use their LR-308 18" Ultramatch barrel and get sub MOA all the time. I'm confident it can shoot 1/2 MOA or even 1/4 MOA with the right ammo. I'm sure all their 5.56 barrels are good too. If you're considering one, I'd say go for it.
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Posted: 4/8/2015 7:33:36 PM EDT
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Excellent barrels, no gimmick!
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Posted: 4/8/2015 9:21:32 PM EDT
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I have an 18" ultra match in 223 with 1 in 8 twist and shoot groups under 3/4" at 100 yards with reloads. Hornady 75gr match bullets are showing real potential and
should easily do 1/2" at 100 yards. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 1:31:57 AM EDT
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Buy with confidence. Rainier makes some great stuff, not just their barrels. Great folks to deal with too.
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:34:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
No experience personally, but Rainier Arms makes some great barrels. The Select barrels are Black Hole Weaponry, the Ultramatch are Shilen blanks. From another thread with regards to accuracy: Select=quarter size groups Match=nickel size groups Ultramatch=dime size groups You won't be disappointed with whichever you go with. Rainier select are the same as BHW? I thought the BHW were 3 groove polygonal and Rainier were 5 groove polygonal.... |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 2:36:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Rainier select are the same as BHW? I thought the BHW were 3 groove polygonal and Rainier were 5 groove polygonal.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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No experience personally, but Rainier Arms makes some great barrels. The Select barrels are Black Hole Weaponry, the Ultramatch are Shilen blanks. From another thread with regards to accuracy: Select=quarter size groups Match=nickel size groups Ultramatch=dime size groups You won't be disappointed with whichever you go with. Rainier select are the same as BHW? I thought the BHW were 3 groove polygonal and Rainier were 5 groove polygonal.... I wouldn't say they are the same, per se, but BHW makes the "Select" series barrels to Rainier Arms specs (which may be different to BHW's own line). The "match" and "Ultramatch" are made elsewhere (to Rainier Arms specs). |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 5:08:46 PM EDT
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I have the Select in 18" and with my 69gr SMKs and Varget I'm at about .75 moa on average, and shooting clover leaves is fairly common. Could not be happier for the $$$. FYI Rainier is pretty much a real brand, but they are also rebranding another real barrel maker's barrels; The Selects, at least, are made by Black Hole who make excellent polygonal barrels.
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Posted: 4/10/2015 1:20:08 PM EDT
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I have a 16" Ranier Select (BHW) on my 300 BO. I like it. Havent worked much at accuracy yet, but Im expecting decent groups. Price was right too.
Id love a 20" Ultramatch on my AR15, but just cant swallow that $500 pill, yet... 
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Posted: 4/24/2015 12:15:33 AM EDT
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Now, this may be a dumb question, but can I mount an A2 gas block on a rainer barrel? I've read that there need to be notches in the barrel for the pins, is this true?
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Posted: 4/24/2015 1:37:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Now, this may be a dumb question, but can I mount an A2 gas block on a rainer barrel? I've read that there need to be notches in the barrel for the pins, is this true? Not a dumb question at all.  Since I do not know the answer, I'd have to recommend heading to Rainier's industry forum here on Arfcom or emailing/calling them directly in regards to the specific barrel you are interested in. They respond very quickly from my dealings with them. |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 6:20:51 AM EDT
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Now, this may be a dumb question, but can I mount an A2 gas block on a rainer barrel? I've read that there need to be notches in the barrel for the pins, is this true? Yes and yes. Although there are A2's available that will clamp on. |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 11:16:36 AM EDT
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Ok great to hear, I'm planning on getting the classic style with pins as they seem to be a bit easier to find and possibly more secure?
So it does have the slots for pins? How can you tell? Thanks |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 12:59:22 PM EDT
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Ok great to hear, I'm planning on getting the classic style with pins as they seem to be a bit easier to find and possibly more secure? So it does have the slots for pins? How can you tell? Thanks The barrels only come with one dimple opposite the gas port for a set screw gas block, however I believe you can have Rainier notch the barrel for you (for a small fee of course). Check out their gunsmithing link on the website, I think gas block pinning will run you around $45 |
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Posted: 4/24/2015 9:21:03 PM EDT
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There's a lot that can go wrong even if you start with Shilen blanks.
Thing is these companies only build to the specs of the customer. You don't automatically get the other company's product for less. Like FN only makes the CHF barrels to the grade that PSA pays them to. Or BHW to Rainier's specs. Rainier has a good rep though, and more deserved than some. The 10.5 Select grade I have on my pistol build has been excellent. Feed ramps line up with a quality upper's ramps, barrel fit way too tight into upper, but that's an issue with the upper on every dimension, accurate, the Rainier BCG functions perfect in it (highly recommend over the AIM or others for your build), and everything else has been good. Barrels are dimpled for a gas block. Recommend Seekins adjustable block. |
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Posted: 5/23/2015 4:12:53 PM EDT
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take a look at Odin Works barrels. i built a SPR .223 around their 18 inch mid gas barrel. Sig Sauer upper and lower. Odin Works offers a moa guarantee as well i believe and mine has exceeded my expectations. best groups at 100 yds have been in the .33 inch range with an average around .7 inch. this is with factory re-manufactured HPR 75 gr HPBT rounds. can't wait to try hand loads in it. just getting started on that now. this barrel very reasonable at about $265. i think they come with a gas block as well.
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Posted: 5/23/2015 9:00:56 PM EDT
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I have a select series medcon barrel on one of my ars. It shoots really well. I believe the quality is excellent and I wouldn't trade it for any other barrel in the same price range.
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Posted: 5/24/2015 1:58:52 PM EDT
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I had just purchased a 16" 300blk match barrel and the overall quality looked decent but not has nice as an odin works barrel for around the same price. When I went to install it with a rainier match gas block the gas block would not slip onto the barrel. It stopped about 1.5" from the gas port and "froze" marring the finish the of the barrel. I was disappointed to say the least, the whole reason I went with the rainier barrel/block was the pistol gas system and advertised damage free block install. I removed the barrel and returned it for a refund……maybe I just got a slightly out of spec barrel or block?
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