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4/1/2026 7:37:45 AM EDT
I'm slapping together a cheap 300 Blackout upper for a secondary hunting rifle. I can get a Faxon Match Gunner for $170 or a Satern Liberty for $142. Which should I get?

Other suggestions are welcome too.
4/1/2026 3:01:06 PM EDT
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I'd cruise the EE here first, I've gotten a couple decent 300 barrels for under $100 shipped
4/1/2026 3:42:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: spyderboy03][Edited] [#2]
What length? BKF has 10.3" and 8.3" BA Hanson profile barrels with gas block for under $125.

ETA: Right to Bear has blem 16" for $75 and non-blems with gas block for $135.
4/1/2026 9:10:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cttb][Edited] [#3]
Originally Posted By spyderboy03:
What length?
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10.5"

I'm going to stay away from BA and their white labelers. I've had good luck with BA barrels, but recent feedback on them makes me leery anymore.
4/1/2026 9:30:30 PM EDT
[#4]
I have a 10.5" Faxon Gunner set up on my "go to" rifle.  I love the lightweight profile of Gunners.   The ONLY thing I don't like about the Faxon Gunners is that they only come in 1-8 or 1-5 twist.  

My 10.5" is their Nitride Stainless Steel version.   I also have a 7.5" Gunner that is Nitride 4150 with a pinned gas block.  Both are 1:8.
4/1/2026 9:49:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cttb:


10.5"

I'm going to stay away from BA and their white labelers. I've had good luck with BA barrels, but recent feedback on them makes me leery anymore.
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One of the best shooters I have is a BKF 9" with pinned gas block (white labeled BA).  My second favorite is my Rosco Bloodline 8.2" (also available in 10.5")

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