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AL, USA
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Posted: 7/11/2020 3:50:41 PM EDT
I have a BA 18 inch 223 Wylde Hanson barrel. Seems to be a very accurate barrel. What do you guys think of the Rainier Arms Ultramatch SPR. Is it that much better than the BA. Is it worth the upgrade? Give me some guidance or experience
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2020 10:37:55 AM EDT
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Are you unsatisfied with the BA barrel? You say it's accurate. Is it accurate enough for your purposes? Do you reload or does the BA barrel shoot a particular factory load very well? Just curious what's prompting the desire to switch tubes.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2020 12:33:30 PM EDT
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I can get moa with it. I don’t hand load. Shoots 75 grain pretty well. Wanted to look at 1/2 moa possibly. Would wonder if an ultramatch could shrink my groups down
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Posted: 7/13/2020 4:11:03 PM EDT
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Half moa with factory ammo is tough to do consistently, but the Ultramatch barrels that I have shoot very well. Getting sub 3/4moa should be achievable with a good factory load, closer to half moa with handloads.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2020 5:59:26 PM EDT
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I’m EXTREMELY happy with my two ultramatch barrels. I have their heavy intermediate gas 16” barrel and their 18” spr barrel both shoot lights out. For the price and availability I can’t recommend them enough. Below is an obligatory pic of the two rifles and a 4 shot group I shot with the tan 16” recce (.349 ctc)
 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2020 2:49:34 PM EDT
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I have an ultramatch from them for my .308. It is my first “precision” barrel I’ve ever purchased, but in experience I’m very happy. I’ve got about 100 rounds through it so far with zero issues or abnormalities.
As you may have already read, it chambers VERY tightly. I’m not sure if it is normal amongst all of these barrels, but even with Fed GMM 168gr I cannot get the round out once chambered. I am not joking you when I say I have to perform a rowing motion on the charging handle because it is a tight SOB. Oddly enough IMO, I have zero issues cycling. Its impressive from a noobs perspective. Hoping it is a break-in situation, but I cannot say for sure. Other than that, it a thicc girl that will drill rounds through the same hole at 100yds. My gunsmith saw it when I dropped it off to mate the gas block and his eyes lit up, which is always a good sign. |
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Posted: 8/15/2020 4:24:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bullyvet: I can get moa with it. I don’t hand load. Shoots 75 grain pretty well. Wanted to look at 1/2 moa possibly. Would wonder if an ultramatch could shrink my groups down MOA with how many rounds ? A "better" barrel typically greatly increases your odds of a more precise shooter , but no guarantees. Proper assm. makes a difference as well. ( Watch the Criterion series on AR Assm. https://criterionbarrels.com/media/accurizing-the-ar-15-video-series/ ) IMHO... if you aren't happy with it performance, after trying 5-10 different brands of ammo... then spend money on a well respected barrel. ( I have one "match" barrel, 1n7 twist that flat out hates all 77gr loads except for one brand... same barrel loves 75gr Hornady Steel Match... always kinda figured the 75gr Horn bullet just happens to be a better fit in the bore. Not a Criterion barrel fwiw. ) I spent a lot of money on various brands of ammo trying to make it shoot 77gr factory loads. Or... give in now, and spend the money saved on ammo experiments with the current barrel ... and just do it. FWIW , I have had excellent results with Criterion barrels. I have Zero experience with the RA barrels... however, I do prefer to buy barrels from a dedicated barrel manufacturer.. they have more to lose if the barrels don't shoot. ( IMHO ) |
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