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Posted: 1/4/2015 11:55:55 AM EDT
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Thinking of putting together a really nice AR for predator hunting (5.56/.223 w/ either a 16" or 18" or 20" barrel). I have about $2,500 to play with in building this rifle (not counting the scope/mount). Who makes top-notch barrels, uppers/lowers, bolt carrier groups, etc.? A buddy of mine who shoots long range said I should get a matched set - I think barrel/bolt carrier & upper/lower, does this sound right? What manufacturers should I be looking at - Daniel Defense, Noveske, Rainier, Spikes, Wilson Combat, PSA? Any help here is greatly appreciated!
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There are a myriad of choices and with your budget you can do just about anything you want to do....and there are a lot of fine barrels out there that deliver predator-hunting accuracy. I too would buy a barrel/bolt combo so that you know the head-spacing is gtg. Top of the line are Shilen and Krieger. Middle of the road (too many to list but some good choices are) Ranier, White Oak Armament, Odin, Wilson Combat, ARP, Black Hole Weaponry, etc. Under $200 crowd is Faxon, and Green Mountain. I recently did a SPR-type build and used the Faxon 18", rifle-length gas, mid-weight barrel ($179.95).....and it grouped just below m.o.a. with Federal Gold Match 69 gr. ammo. |
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