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Posted: 5/12/2016 6:22:12 PM EDT
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Have you considered the BCM ELW(non fluted)?
Im in the same boat as you and have heard good things about this barrel. |
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Posted: 5/12/2016 7:04:46 PM EDT
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If it were my money I would get a BCM or LMT
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Posted: 5/12/2016 7:31:32 PM EDT
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Enjoy my BA 11.5. Sold my 11.5" BCM
Also have a 16" .308 and 10.5 and 12.5" 556 |
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Posted: 5/12/2016 7:32:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/12/2016 7:41:03 PM EDT
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If it were my money I would get a BCM or LMT I have a BCM, Seekins & a Noveske. I'm OK on the more expensive guns. This one will be lower budget. A forged Mega upper & lower & a Apex Gator Grip handguard. |
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Posted: 5/12/2016 8:02:37 PM EDT
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LaRue barrels are on sale, the stealth 12" is on sale for $225.00
I picked one up for my next build. |
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Posted: 5/12/2016 8:02:43 PM EDT
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I have a BCM, Seekins & a Noveske. I'm OK on the more expensive guns. This one will be lower budget. A forged Mega upper & lower & a Apex Gator Grip handguard. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it were my money I would get a BCM or LMT I have a BCM, Seekins & a Noveske. I'm OK on the more expensive guns. This one will be lower budget. A forged Mega upper & lower & a Apex Gator Grip handguard. Mega receiver /= budget FYI. You can get BA for $125 ish delivered, Faxon for $150 |
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Posted: 5/13/2016 8:11:18 AM EDT
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I'm putting together another SBR. I'm trying to decide between the Faxon Big Gunner Mid or the Ballistic Advantage Government Carbine. Yes, whichever one I go with will be suppressed. What do you recommend and why? We're a little biased, but recommend the Faxon. 
The 11.5 Gunner was set up for suppressed usage. With an adjustable block (which you will want to shoot any barrel suppressed), the impulse from the mid length gas is utterly fantastic. If you don't like it, I'll personally make it right. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 2:54:53 PM EDT
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LaRue barrels are on sale, the stealth 12" is on sale for $225.00 I picked one up for my next build. For $225, I don't know how you can beat this. I went this route also and haven't regretted it. It shoots just as well as my $450 Kreiger barreled RECCE. It's only $100 difference between a $125 BA and a $450 LaRue, you see what I'm getting at?
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Posted: 5/19/2016 3:01:51 PM EDT
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For $225, I don't know how you can beat this. I went this route also and haven't regretted it. It shoots just as well as my $450 Kreiger RECCE. It's only $100 difference between a $125 BA and a $450 LaRue, you see what I'm getting at? :) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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LaRue barrels are on sale, the stealth 12" is on sale for $225.00 I picked one up for my next build. For $225, I don't know how you can beat this. I went this route also and haven't regretted it. It shoots just as well as my $450 Kreiger RECCE. It's only $100 difference between a $125 BA and a $450 LaRue, you see what I'm getting at? :) Yes, yes I do! 
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:22:34 PM EDT
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Mega receiver /= budget FYI. You can get BA for $125 ish delivered, Faxon for $150 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it were my money I would get a BCM or LMT I have a BCM, Seekins & a Noveske. I'm OK on the more expensive guns. This one will be lower budget. A forged Mega upper & lower & a Apex Gator Grip handguard. Mega receiver /= budget FYI. You can get BA for $125 ish delivered, Faxon for $150 Where can you get the BA for that price? thanks! |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 11:02:20 PM EDT
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Where can you get the BA for that price? thanks! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it were my money I would get a BCM or LMT I have a BCM, Seekins & a Noveske. I'm OK on the more expensive guns. This one will be lower budget. A forged Mega upper & lower & a Apex Gator Grip handguard. Mega receiver /= budget FYI. You can get BA for $125 ish delivered, Faxon for $150 Where can you get the BA for that price? thanks! Off the BA website. Free shipping on everything, and there are 10% off coupon codes. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 11:16:08 PM EDT
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If it were my money I would get a BCM or LMT I have a BCM, Seekins & a Noveske. I'm OK on the more expensive guns. This one will be lower budget. A forged Mega upper & lower & a Apex Gator Grip handguard. Mega receiver /= budget FYI. You can get BA for $125 ish delivered, Faxon for $150 Where can you get the BA for that price? thanks! Andro Corp. check the dealer in the EE and the andro ind forum |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 7:12:03 PM EDT
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I checked and Andro and apparently 11.5's aren't that popular so they stopped carrying them. I don't know why because 11.5 is awesome. Supposedly the 10.5 outsells them "1000:1". So looks like my best bet is the 10% off with BA
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Posted: 5/20/2016 7:52:51 PM EDT
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Enjoy my BA 11.5. Sold my 11.5" BCM Also have a 16" .308 and 10.5 and 12.5" 556 Do you mind if I ask why you sold your BCM? How did they compare as far as accuracy and quality? I am planning an 11.5 and have been looking at both of these barrels. |
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Posted: 5/20/2016 8:08:42 PM EDT
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I have an 11.5" Ballistic Advantage barrel on a build from Androcorp. It is great. Has an SLR rail on it.
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Posted: 5/20/2016 9:25:53 PM EDT
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Do you mind if I ask why you sold your BCM? How did they compare as far as accuracy and quality? I am planning an 11.5 and have been looking at both of these barrels. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Enjoy my BA 11.5. Sold my 11.5" BCM Also have a 16" .308 and 10.5 and 12.5" 556 Do you mind if I ask why you sold your BCM? How did they compare as far as accuracy and quality? I am planning an 11.5 and have been looking at both of these barrels. No noticeable difference in accuracy but it's only ever been with a RDS. I had the upper torn apart to install a geissele rail and someone offered me over $200 for the barrel which paid for a BA barrel and a microMOA gas block. It was a great barrel but I needed a way to control the gas since it was going to be suppressed 100% of the time (BCM gas ports are LARGE) and I was strapped after the geissele rail purchase. It was just the right deal at the right time. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 3:08:15 PM EDT
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No noticeable difference in accuracy but it's only ever been with a RDS. I had the upper torn apart to install a geissele rail and someone offered me over $200 for the barrel which paid for a BA barrel and a microMOA gas block. It was a great barrel but I needed a way to control the gas since it was going to be suppressed 100% of the time (BCM gas ports are LARGE) and I was strapped after the geissele rail purchase. It was just the right deal at the right time. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Enjoy my BA 11.5. Sold my 11.5" BCM Also have a 16" .308 and 10.5 and 12.5" 556 Do you mind if I ask why you sold your BCM? How did they compare as far as accuracy and quality? I am planning an 11.5 and have been looking at both of these barrels. No noticeable difference in accuracy but it's only ever been with a RDS. I had the upper torn apart to install a geissele rail and someone offered me over $200 for the barrel which paid for a BA barrel and a microMOA gas block. It was a great barrel but I needed a way to control the gas since it was going to be suppressed 100% of the time (BCM gas ports are LARGE) and I was strapped after the geissele rail purchase. It was just the right deal at the right time. I thought the BCM 11.5" Gas port was around .076-.078". Not too bad. Considering many others like DD are much larger. I just built an upper with a Sionics 11.5" that has a 0.070" port. Nice size to run with or without a can. http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/store2015/5/61-5-chrome-lined-stripped.html |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 5:49:16 PM EDT
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I checked and Andro and apparently 11.5's aren't that popular so they stopped carrying them. I don't know why because 11.5 is awesome. Supposedly the 10.5 outsells them "1000:1". So looks like my best bet is the 10% off with BA Right to Bear has them in stock, not sure how it compares to BA directly. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:47:57 PM EDT
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I am considering a Wilson Combat 11.3 for my build. I really like that it is threaded for a 30cal muzzle device.
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:48:33 PM EDT
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I am considering a Wilson Combat 11.3 for my build. I really like that it is threaded for a 30cal muzzle device. Curious, why? |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:54:50 PM EDT
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LaRue barrels are on sale, the stealth 12" is on sale for $225.00 I picked one up for my next build. Only downside is weight |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 7:57:58 PM EDT
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I thought the BCM 11.5" Gas port was around .076-.078". Not too bad. Considering many others like DD are much larger. I just built an upper with a Sionics 11.5" that has a 0.070" port. Nice size to run with or without a can. http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/store2015/5/61-5-chrome-lined-stripped.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Enjoy my BA 11.5. Sold my 11.5" BCM Also have a 16" .308 and 10.5 and 12.5" 556 Do you mind if I ask why you sold your BCM? How did they compare as far as accuracy and quality? I am planning an 11.5 and have been looking at both of these barrels. No noticeable difference in accuracy but it's only ever been with a RDS. I had the upper torn apart to install a geissele rail and someone offered me over $200 for the barrel which paid for a BA barrel and a microMOA gas block. It was a great barrel but I needed a way to control the gas since it was going to be suppressed 100% of the time (BCM gas ports are LARGE) and I was strapped after the geissele rail purchase. It was just the right deal at the right time. I thought the BCM 11.5" Gas port was around .076-.078". Not too bad. Considering many others like DD are much larger. I just built an upper with a Sionics 11.5" that has a 0.070" port. Nice size to run with or without a can. http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/store2015/5/61-5-chrome-lined-stripped.html So I was wondering about this. I'm currently waiting for my BCM 11.5" paperwork to clear the ATF. I plan on suppressing it a good amount, but not 100% of the time. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 10:15:45 PM EDT
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I am considering a Wilson Combat 11.3 for my build. I really like that it is threaded for a 30cal muzzle device. Curious, why? Sent you a PM. 
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Posted: 5/27/2016 1:31:09 AM EDT
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I have a 10.5" Faxon that is pretty dam accurate. I shoot it suppressed with a 30 cal can and can ring silouette steel at 300 yards with a T-2, no magnification and Wolf gold ammo.
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Posted: 5/29/2016 10:53:47 PM EDT
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I just built a dedicated suppressed upper using a Faxon 11.5" Big Gunner. I have it set up with an SLR adjustable gas block, LMT enhanced carrier, and H2 buffer. The SBR is a breeze to shoot and has very soft recoil for being suppressed. I wouldn't hesitate doing another build using the same barrel in the future.
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Posted: 6/1/2016 3:54:41 PM EDT
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Colt 11.5 HB, they're Colt unicorns so what else is there to say! Otherwise Noveske and V7 11.5" barrels, they're one of the same except V7 is willing to flute them for you. They're mid-weight profile vs. the colt heavy profile (.750" most the way vs. .840" for the colt HB)
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Posted: 6/1/2016 7:05:27 PM EDT
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I ended up going with the BA 11.5. Since they're so affordable plus being on sale it was a no brainier for me. I really thought about the LaRue but the weight killed it for me. I want this upper to be relatively lightweight still. I figure with the cost savings, if it doesn't perform I can upgrade later and I will still have a spare barrel just in case things go down the tubes in the future. Barrel should be showing up this Friday!
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