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Posted: 5/4/2006 11:06:12 AM EDT
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First of all this is not a SS vs. Chrome lined topic, and I don't want it to go there. Please! I also know that a Chrome lined bbl will not be as accurate as a SS bbl. I also know that the bbl I have is more than likely more accurate than I am with irons. But I'm thinking of putting together an AR for 3 gun competition. I missed the CMMG 3 gun competition this year, but I won't next year. I guess what I'm trying to decide is if I should keep the bbl I have or re-bbl with a Match grade bbl. I have a 1/7, Chrome lined bbl. I'd more than likely be in the "Tactical Optical" class. So I'm thinking about putting a scope on my AR. So my question would be. What kind of Accuracy are you people getting with your 16", 1/7, Chrome lined bbls? Scopped or not. I guess I should add that the ranges would be from 100 to 300 yds. I'm guessing if it's good enough for our Military then It'll be good enough for me. |
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Not the greatest question. A poor quality 16" bbl will not be as accurate as a high quality 16" bbl. Also what ammo are you going to shoot? There are plenty of 16" barrels out there that can shoot MOA with the right ammo and shooter. A longer or shorter barrel will not always more or less accurate. What you need to do is get a barrel from a vendor/gunsmith that is known for high quality barrels and then you are good to go. Get a Krieger, WOA, Noveske, or CMMG barrel and be done with it. Don't cheapout on the barrel or the trigger and you will be happy. 
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If I where going to buy a new bbl I was thinking WOA from Steve at ADCO. Either that I was going to give John a call at CMMG. Maybe Denny, and his "Recon" bbl (a bit pricey if you ask me). I was really trying to get an idea if I'd need to go that route. The chrome lined bbl I have is a CMMG mid length. So that bbl is of good quality. I'm fairly accurate with it, but I've never competed in a 3 gun match. I just wanted to know if any 3 gunners out there thought that it would be best to re-bbl to be competative (other than practice). I only use quality ammo, so I wasn't adding that to the equation. I guess what I'm asking is. If I'm going to think about competeing; is fairly accurate with my current bbl going to cut it or should I invest in a higher quality bbl. |
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