Posted: 12/29/2014 7:37:43 PM EDT
| I think i have decided to switch my 14.5" pencil barrel out for a 16-18" match barrel, likely from ranier arms. My current bcg is a bravo company set up, only with around 300 rounds on it. Is this bolt fine for accuracy or should i buy raniers bolt/barrel combo? Will the carrier be fine or should i look into a more precision carrier, is there is such a thing? Could i send my bolt to ranier a d have a barrel matched to it? Looking to put accurate shots on coyotes up to 400 yards. |
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300 rds is hardly any wear on a bolt. They are generally good for about 5000 rds or more.
Your bolt carrier (and bolt) should be fine to swap and there is no accurized version of carrier that I know of... Only weighted and lightened versions for tuning action for preferred bolt speeds ( used in conjunction with adjustable gas blocks, buffers and buffer springs) You can send your bolt in and have it headspaced to a barrel, but they are generally GTG with a pre headspaced barrel (done by barel maker) to a mil spec bolt. Having a custom (usually minimum) headspace dimension set might be able to affect accuracy, but chamber, rifling and twist will me more of a factor. You are more likely to run into other issues with tolerance stack ups when you run a minimum headspace. If you have very specific objectives and know what you are doing, go for something custom, but otherwise I would stick with what you have. There are way more variables involved in overall accuracy that are worth paying attention to. A good shooter with a standard rifle will most likely outperform an average shooter with a custom rifle. |