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8/17/2013 5:42:09 AM EDT
Hey guys. Looking for a nice 5.56, 18" Wylde chambered barrel for one of my SPR's. Been a while since I have swapped one out but looking forward to doing it with my son. I have all the tools needed just looking for recommendations.
Price is not a big issue, willing to spend $500-$600..
8/17/2013 6:51:25 AM EDT
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I've used the 18" SPR Ultramatch barrel from Rainier Arms and was very happy with it.  I've also used a 16" stainless barrel from White Oak Armament.
Both were great barrels and very accurate.  

People also seem to be happy with BCM's stainless offerings, although I have no experience with those particular barrels.  And of course, Noveske is pretty well known for accurate barrels.
8/17/2013 7:03:35 AM EDT
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You might want to look into ordering a Lothar Walther SS barrel. White Oak Armament and Noveske barrels are accurate too, you should do pretty good if you stick to proven manufacturers.
8/17/2013 8:04:19 AM EDT
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Hey guys. Looking for a nice 5.56, 18" Wylde chambered barrel for one of my SPR's. Been a while since I have swapped one out but looking forward to doing it with my son. I have all the tools needed just looking for recommendations.
Price is not a big issue, willing to spend $500-$600..
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If you have the money to spend, go with a Krieger!  The Rainier Ultramatch barrels are also fantastic, along with Lothar Walther and Noveske.
8/17/2013 8:05:40 AM EDT
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In reality any of the top manufacturer's barrels will be more accurate than the shooter.
8/17/2013 8:31:14 AM EDT
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I just ordered a Bartlein cut rifled 1-7.7 from CLE. With matched bolt, gas block and beat blasting I was right at $600.

http://www.compasslake.com/
8/18/2013 6:53:23 AM EDT
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Duhh!!
8/18/2013 6:53:55 AM EDT
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Thanks guys. Now the shopping starts.
8/18/2013 9:54:39 AM EDT
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What he said
8/18/2013 10:24:07 AM EDT
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Loose "the best"  idea, it simply doesn't exist,  Best at what..................................................................?  As already stated their are many quality, accurate barrels to choose from, besides those mentioned above add White Oak to your list.
8/18/2013 10:33:03 AM EDT
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AR Performance makes nice barrels with a Wylde chamber.
8/18/2013 10:37:40 AM EDT
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I have Lothar Walther 20" SS with matched bolt.  With my reloads I'm getting 5/8"-3/4" 5shot groups, 3/4"-1" 10shot groups.  
77gr Nos
Tac
WCC Brass
CCI 400
8/18/2013 11:29:15 AM EDT
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Check out Black Hole Weaponry too.  They make the Ranier Ultramatch, I believe.
8/18/2013 11:44:31 AM EDT
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That's a bold statement.  I don't know why people say stuff like that.... What if the guy is using a high power scope and a huge bench rest lead sled with a hydraulic balloon to push the trigger?
8/18/2013 11:47:48 AM EDT
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That's a bold statement.  I don't know why people say stuff like that.... What if the guy is using a high power scope and a huge bench rest lead sled with a hydraulic balloon to push the trigger?
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That's a bold statement.  I don't know why people say stuff like that.... What if the guy is using a high power scope and a huge bench rest lead sled with a hydraulic balloon to push the trigger?



Probably should just get an XBox 360 then.
8/18/2013 11:56:38 AM EDT
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Probably should just get an XBox 360 then.
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In reality any of the top manufacturer's barrels will be more accurate than the shooter.


That's a bold statement.  I don't know why people say stuff like that.... What if the guy is using a high power scope and a huge bench rest lead sled with a hydraulic balloon to push the trigger?



Probably should just get an XBox 360 then.


Great response, Wheel!
8/18/2013 12:13:33 PM EDT
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That's a bold statement.  I don't know why people say stuff like that.... What if the guy is using a high power scope and a huge bench rest lead sled with a hydraulic balloon to push the trigger?
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That's a bold statement.  I don't know why people say stuff like that.... What if the guy is using a high power scope and a huge bench rest lead sled with a hydraulic balloon to push the trigger?


Then that "shooter" has no effect on what's happening.
8/18/2013 2:30:46 PM EDT
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Check out Black Hole Weaponry too.  They make the Ranier Ultramatch, I believe.
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No they don't.

Shilen does.
8/18/2013 3:17:19 PM EDT
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They make something for Ranier, don't they?

Ah, it's the select.
8/18/2013 3:30:35 PM EDT
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8/18/2013 7:05:22 PM EDT
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Where are you getting this information?

I don't see any similarities between the two. BHW all seem to be polygonal 3-groove type rifling.
8/18/2013 7:16:27 PM EDT
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I've had good luck with Olympic SS SUM Barrels.
8/22/2013 12:04:36 PM EDT
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Lothar walthers 18 SS
223 wylde poly rifling
LW50 fluted ML
bead blasted
nickel boron M4 feed ramps


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This is what you are looking for
8/22/2013 12:32:53 PM EDT
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Ok, its the first time I've seen these - very nice indeed!
I have dad good luck with WOA SPR barrels.
8/22/2013 12:45:43 PM EDT
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I am sure it has been said, but any of the top barrel manufacturers are going to be pretty much the same.  (i know, i just went there)  Personally, I prefer JP supermatch barrels.
8/25/2013 8:49:55 PM EDT
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I always did well with White Oak. I shot a deer at 420yds with a FN 20" Barrel also. My 18" WOA barrel does work on Coyotes out to 300yds with no issues and good ammo.
8/26/2013 4:51:22 AM EDT
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Compass Lake Engineering has Bartlein blanks in stock and will cut them to the MK12 SPR profile.  Hard to beat that!  Cost will be about $600.
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