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11/18/2014 4:28:58 PM EDT
Now if those new lightrigid barrels aren't fancy I don't know what is! I was surprised to see such a light profile but I know you folks know your stuff. What kind of accuracy are you all getting from these barrels and what's your opinion on barrel thickness in regards to accuracy/consistency? Thanks!
12/4/2014 10:03:41 PM EDT
[#1]
Only thing I know is that they make them 100%. Rifling and everything.
They are not purchased and re-profiled from generic blanks.

I held one of their 3.9lb complete rifles in my hand today, and it is light as a feather.

They are going for TOP QUALITY on these barrels.
12/21/2014 3:13:46 PM EDT
[#2]
Apologies for the late reply.  Been really busy around here.  



On the new 14.5" & 16" Ultramatch LIGHTRIGID™ 416R Stainless Steel .223 Wylde Fluted Lightweight Barrels, we developed them as part of the complete Lightweight Rifle Solution.  We are getting sub MOA with non-match ammo and with match ammo we are getting dime sized groups at 100 yards.  



We are working our way around the entire rifle to redesign every single component from the ground up to make them lighter while maintaining strength (sometimes stronger than original USGI light our BAD-EPS-Ti Titanium Pin Set) and reliability.  



We call these barrels LIGHTRIGID™ as it is not a pencil barrel profile.  It is a hybrid profile with fluting to strike a balance between accuracy of a thicker, more rigid barrel and weight savings.   It is double heat treat stress relieved, cryogenically treated and manufactured with our own unique proprietary process.  Similar match barrel with fluting are in the $700 range.  It is the best kept secret in the AR market right now.  The product will speak for itself.  We don't make anything unless we think we can make the best in that category.



Many more surprises from Battle Arms to come....






President, Battle Arms Development, Inc.
www.BattleArmsDevelopment.com

12/31/2014 12:16:12 PM EDT
[#3]
very nice - - I want
1/6/2015 8:00:42 PM EDT
[#4]
Wow these look great.. It's pretty much exactly what I've been looking for
1/7/2015 10:44:23 PM EDT
[#5]
Wow; this really is a well kept secret.  I just happened to stumble onto this thread.  I had no idea BAD was making barrels.
Steve
1/14/2015 2:09:58 AM EDT
[#6]




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Wow; this really is a well kept secret.  I just happened to stumble onto this thread.  I had no idea BAD was making barrels.
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We just started shipping barrels and they are selling out already so we didn't want to advertise too much until we have more in stock.  More 14.5" LIGHTRIGID(tm) Barrels just came out of production this week and 16" are coming next.  Other barrel lengths, finishes, calibers, etc. to come soon.
We aim to take top place in best precision barrel in the category.  







 
 
 
 
President, Battle Arms Development, Inc.
www.BattleArmsDevelopment.com

2/18/2015 2:25:32 AM EDT
[#7]
George, are you guys planning on an 18" lightrigid barrel? I'm looking for something to replace a barrel I have from another high end manufacturer. Very interested in these, but I haven't pulled the trigger (pun intended) because I'd prefer an 18". It would be a perfect match for my BAD 15 lower. ;)
2/18/2015 2:38:37 AM EDT
[#8]
We can do a 18" no problem.  There are simply too many different variations.  It is hard for us to stock and make every version.  Shoot us an email (sales@<website>) with the request and we will create a wish list and have it made next time we run the barrels.
President, Battle Arms Development, Inc.
www.BattleArmsDevelopment.com

2/20/2015 12:33:27 PM EDT
[#9]
Those barrels look fantastic.

Hopefully you'll offer some other lengths in the future, like 11.5, 12.5, 18, etc.

C2AA Founding Member

Yup. Those guys have the RKBA version of battered wife syndrome.
2/20/2015 1:01:47 PM EDT
[#10]

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Those barrels look fantastic.



Hopefully you'll offer some other lengths in the future, like 11.5, 12.5, 18, etc.



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We can and will be offering other barrel lengths and also in a black finish.  



There are simply too many combinations between barrel length, gas system, twist rate, etc. for us to make a bunch of each and keep them in stock when we couldn't even keep the 14.5" and 16" mid lengths on the shelves.  We will take special requests and fit it into our production on a case by case basis.  Please email me here or through our website for your request and we will see if we can accommodate.  Thanks!



 
President, Battle Arms Development, Inc.
www.BattleArmsDevelopment.com

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