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Posted: 6/6/2012 4:12:08 PM EDT
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Im looking to build an upper to shoot at targets, ground hogs and the occasional yotes. Max range of around 400-450yds. I still need to be able to take down ground hogs effectively at that range.
I'm thinking of going with a 20" but not sure who makes decent barrels. I need one to help get me as sub-moa as possible. Using .223 handloads, also. Thanks for any input. |
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Not sure if you have any kind of budget in mind but:
Rainier Arms makes excellent barrels their 20" sounds about like what your looking for and will shoot sub moa all day. Another good option would probably be Noveske's 20" Varmint Barrel |
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I was originally wanting to spend less than $300 but it looks like that isn't going to happen for a match grade barrel I'd look at Rainier for their Match barrels if that is your budget. I was looking at their 18" SPR barrel but it went out of stock a few days ago  You might have to wait for more 18" barrels to come in
They have the Ultra Match 18" SPR though, high $300's I believe. |
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Call Woody at Lothar Walther. They produce EXCELLENT AR barrels.
Lothar Walther produces all types of AR barrels, for both the 5.56 (AR 15) and .308 (AR 10) platforms. For special contours, other AR barrels and larger quantities, contact us at 770-889-9998 or send us an email. 1) AR 15 type platform (5.56): •AR 15 Match Varmint •AR 15 Varmint Tactical: 20" barrel length, 8" twist, stainless, .223 Wylde chamber, with matched bolt and extension. special pricing $ 325 in stock! •AR 15 16" contour (all with M4 extensions): 9" twist, normal steel, in the white, not chrome lined, match type. In stock most of the time! - M4 contour $ 150 - M4 contour stainless $ 175 - Medium contour $ 150 - Very, very light contour $ 150 •AR 15 short barrels available from 7" to 14.5" For all contours above other calibers (.204 Ruger, .17 Rem., .30/.221 Fireball, 6.5 CSS, 6.8 SPC) are available on request. |
| Used a Mossberg 24" stainless bull barrel on my build. With hand loads getting .25 - .30" groups at 100 yards consistently. My brother got a 24" stainless bull,barrel from ar15kits.com for $180.00. Same results. You don't need an expensive barrel. Those groups are from 52, 55 and 73 gr bullets. |
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I was originally wanting to spend less than $300 but it looks like that isn't going to happen for a match grade barrel I have a DPMS Mk12 barrel and it's a sub-moa barrel. It's a 18" rifle length, and it's teflon coated stainless. I try won't and tell you it is as good as a Rainier Ultra Match, but it's a very nice tube for the cash. It was only $160 from JSE Surplus, but that was a couple of years ago. I'm having trouble getting my load down for the hornady 68gr match, but my best group was moa (ten round). It really loves the 55gr SPs and the 75gr Match, I might abandon the 68s all together anyway. |
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