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Posted: 3/18/2014 2:26:15 PM EDT
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I am building an AR with a 20" barrel and will primarily use it as a plinking/hunting gun. Should I get a chrome lined barrel or just the chrome molly barrel? I have read different reviews on both. I am debating between a 20" Stag Arms Chrome Molly barrel and a Criterion 20" Chrome lined barrel. Price difference is $130...
https://www.stagarms.com/20-5-56-heavy-barrel/ http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/ar15-m16-criterion-barrels-prod54733.aspx?avs|Cartridge_1=AJO_223%20Wylde Thanks, David |
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I love 20" and have more rifles than carbines my go to gun is a 20". That said, i sold my hbar. Not cause it didnt shoot amazing, its just not comfy to sling around. Its not heavy necessarily, Its just not fun n comfy either. Especially over time. I vote not hbar unless youre shooting competition and just have to have it.
That said non chrome is fine with me if the price is right. I have both styles, both shoot good, both clean easy enough, but i keep my guns pretty clean all the time. If price is close, chrome will last longer, if you can get a great price on non chrome, id take it, just know it wont last quite as long. It simply boils down to the price.... |
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Is this a good 16" barrel?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/985190/daniel-defense-barrel-ar-15-556x45mm-nato-government-contour-mid-length-gas-port-1-in-7-twist-16-hammer-forged-chrome-lined-chrome-moly-matte?cm_vc=ProductFinding I'd like to find a nice 20" barrel though I think... Decisions decisions |
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I prefer 16 around here too, BUT to answer your question... I vote 20.
I have one of the Stag 20" barrels sitting on my safe right now. Never did get around to using it, but all my other Stags are more than accurate enough for plinking and hunting. What about 18"? The velocity gain in that last 2" is 20fps or less if memory serves. |
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