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Posted: 4/12/2017 5:18:34 PM EDT
Hey boys. I'm in the process of building a new SBR upper. I want the barrel to be around 11.5" because, we'll lets be honest chicks dig sbrs, and it'll be running suppressed a majority of the time.
My 3 priorities, in no particular order, are: 1) Accuracy; tight groups= smiles on my face. Mag dumps are cool and whatnot but i'll save them for the dozen other guns I have in my safe 2) Reliability: Jams = Frowns on my face and other people at the range laughing at me. 3) Weight: I pick up enough heavy stuff in the gym, I want my gun to be light Options in no particular order: 1. Arfcom's favroite, Larue 12" Stealth barrel. My main concern is with weight of this barrel. 2. Rainer Arms 12" match Barrel 3.????? ***To be honest I don't know a ton about the velocities of a 12"vs a 10.5" so I'm not sure this is a valid concern. I'm also not sure the dwell time is a valid concern either. Its just what I was told at one point. Any input would be appreciate. Thanks!!! Well I went with larue. I'm really hoping this barrel does me good.  Attached FileMOA OR BUST!! 
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Posted: 4/12/2017 5:24:31 PM EDT
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Ive got a GTS Recce barrel 12.5" on my SBR. Medium contour and it balances really well even with a can.
Not sure if they make them anymore but wanted a chrome lined match barrel and that was how they billed it when it was developed. LaRue came out with theirs shortly after. That would have likely been my second or even first pick had it been available |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:05:33 PM EDT
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Ive got a GTS Recce barrel 12.5" on my SBR. Medium contour and it balances really well even with a can. Not sure if they make them anymore but wanted a chrome lined match barrel and that was how they billed it when it was developed. LaRue came out with theirs shortly after. That would have likely been my second or even first pick had it been available |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:15:54 PM EDT
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I just finished a 7.5" pistol build and I have to tell you, I am impressed the Ballistic Advantage barrel I used on it, it is an accurate barrel, I can keep it in a 3" bulls eye at 50 yards, which is nothing to sneeze at on a 7.5" pistol.
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:58:54 PM EDT
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I've got a Larue Stealth 12" on mine, and it groups as tight as my Noveske 14.5.
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Posted: 4/12/2017 10:18:22 PM EDT
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I've got a Larue Stealth 12" on mine, and it groups as tight as my Noveske 14.5. |
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Posted: 4/13/2017 12:45:05 PM EDT
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Look into Sionics. I saw a youtube video where a guy was getting 1 moa with their 11.5 inch.
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Posted: 4/13/2017 1:38:32 PM EDT
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I've heard rumors of LaRue oversizing their gas port sizes. Would it be wise to get a adjustable gas block if I go that route?
Pay day is Saturday, so I'll probably order then. 
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Posted: 4/13/2017 4:15:56 PM EDT
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Adjustable gas is recommended if you plan on going suppressed SBR route. That being said, if you run that 10.5 suppressed your dwell time is effectively increased and you won't have any worries concerning short stroking.
Have you considered a Lothar Walther barrel? |
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Posted: 4/13/2017 4:25:21 PM EDT
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Adjustable gas is recommended if you plan on going suppressed SBR route. That being said, if you run that 10.5 suppressed your dwell time is effectively increased and you won't have any worries concerning short stroking. Have you considered a Lothar Walther barrel? |
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Posted: 4/13/2017 6:29:06 PM EDT
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Been thinking the same thing for a while... I have an old colt commando 11.5 right now, but am going to refresh it soon...
Probably a noveske 11.5 with Marvin Pitts dimples for the sex factor. I'd give my left nut for a noveske 11.5 chf |
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Posted: 4/13/2017 6:42:59 PM EDT
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When I get around to putting a upper on my lower I think I'm going to get a Centurion 12.5" barrel. Centurion barrels seem very well regarded.
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Posted: 4/13/2017 7:21:46 PM EDT
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I recently finished my latest sbr.
12" stealth, stealth stripped upper, SLR adj block, SLR ion ultra lite 11" rail. Acog ta33. It's the same weight as my 11.5" bcm upper with aipmoint micro. I was sure the barrel would be heavier, but it balanced out very nicely. Also very accurate, that never hurts. |
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Posted: 4/13/2017 8:48:57 PM EDT
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Alright boys, I guess I'm ordering the Larue soon. Any one want the discount MBT?
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Posted: 4/13/2017 9:00:51 PM EDT
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The mbt pairs pretty nicely with the stealth
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Posted: 4/13/2017 11:33:32 PM EDT
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The mbt pairs pretty nicely with the stealth
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/38811/IMG-4798-167007.png If I include a trigger, will I be waiting a long time? |
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Posted: 4/14/2017 7:47:45 AM EDT
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I'm leaning towards LaRue simply because of the 1 MOA All Day Challenge sort of speaks for it's self. The weight will just be something I have to deal with. As long as I keep my other components lightweight, it should be alright. For reference. 12.5" with LaRue 11 rail. 
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Posted: 4/14/2017 9:01:28 AM EDT
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Very nice! If I include a trigger, will I be waiting a long time? From my experience (4 mbt's) same day to 3 weeks. |
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Posted: 4/14/2017 9:43:52 AM EDT
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I ordered one a few weeks ago and it shipped the same day.
I just got an email from LaRue and they are running the $99 sale again. From the email: "25,000 MBT triggers sold ... give or take a few. Looks like we make and sell about a 1,000 MBT triggers a month ... Folks seem to like and jump at our occasional $99 MBT deal, so we're doing it again for Easter. This time we kept making MBTs until we accumulated us a sizable pile. That means they will ship immediately !! We've added something - for free, we're throwing in our new T.A.C. Trigger Action Chassis - a great visual aid for trigger operation. You put your trigger in it, add a grip, use our APEX grip or any grip you may have laying around your reloading bench, then click to your heart's content." |
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Posted: 4/14/2017 9:46:53 AM EDT
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I just got an email from LaRue that the $99 trigger sale is back on. Glad I'm out of AR's too put these in.
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Posted: 4/16/2017 3:34:31 AM EDT
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The mbt pairs pretty nicely with the stealth
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/38811/IMG-4798-167007.png 
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Posted: 4/20/2017 10:56:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/22/2017 11:00:17 PM EDT
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Done!
I may shoot it tomorrow. I actually had this lower paired with a PSA 11.5 upper that I never shot. So waiting wasn't an issue. Weight wise, its actually not bad at all. Even with the giant scope and heavy ass suppressor, its not that bad. The scope is just temporary, I'll swap it out with something like a 1-4 in the future, this is just for testing. Right now I have it paired with a H2 buffer. I'll see how it works with the h2. Comon Larue! Don't let me down!
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Posted: 4/29/2017 9:02:52 PM EDT
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So I shot my upper for the first time today. H2 buffer, no issues suppressed or unsuppressed.
I burned through 100 rounds fairly quickly just to break in the barrel. Accuracy left a little to be desired but it was just wolf gold 55gr ammo. I'm sure the groups will tighten up with better ammo. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 9:45:47 PM EDT
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So I shot my upper for the first time today. H2 buffer, no issues suppressed or unsuppressed. I burned through 100 rounds fairly quickly just to break in the barrel. Accuracy left a little to be desired but it was just wolf gold 55gr ammo. I'm sure the groups will tighten up with better ammo. |
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