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3/21/2016 1:36:22 PM EDT
Building my first AR. Can I get a dependable barrel under $150? If not, what do ya'll suggest?
3/21/2016 2:02:53 PM EDT
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I have a few Faxon barrels and am quite satisfied.  Here is a 16" in the ballpark and occasionally they do sales so sign up for the emails.

Link
3/21/2016 2:43:31 PM EDT
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Occasionally Mossberg barrels appear on sale for $89-$109.  check AIM or Damage Industries.  Normal price is around $159
3/21/2016 2:54:08 PM EDT
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I just got in 2 of these for me and my friend.

I believe they are new old stock from the Windham, ME Bushmaster factory.

14.5 inch Bushy $129.95

They are a 14.5 inch chrome lined with a permanently attached IZZY Flash hider, not muzzle brake.

They come sans Front Sight Post and Sling Swivel.

At this price I think they are a STEAL!
3/21/2016 3:23:20 PM EDT
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There are currently 139 barrels listed on the auction site, many lengths and many prices, but I just looked at a match grade 16" brand name and it was $99 bucks including shipping.
3/21/2016 4:07:00 PM EDT
[#5]
Green Mountain for the win
3/21/2016 6:39:57 PM EDT
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I have a few Faxon barrels and am quite satisfied.  Here is a 16" in the ballpark and occasionally they do sales so sign up for the emails.

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Let us know if we can help. Would be a pleasure to be of service.
3/21/2016 7:20:24 PM EDT
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Faxon
3/21/2016 8:47:45 PM EDT
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Building my first AR. Can I get a dependable barrel under $150? If not, what do ya'll suggest?
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What type?

Conventional, or free float?

Desired length?

What will be the purpose of the rifle, how will it be used?

3/21/2016 9:26:23 PM EDT
[#9]
Ballistic advantage, they run a lot of sales and I think it's andro Corp or something like that has them on special pricing in the ee.
3/22/2016 6:41:22 AM EDT
[#10]
16", conventional, general purpose rifle.
3/22/2016 12:31:49 PM EDT
[#11]
I found good barrels at "Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co" in Vermont.
3/22/2016 1:14:40 PM EDT
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Ballistic advantage, they run a lot of sales and I think it's andro Corp or something like that has them on special pricing in the ee.
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This is what I went with after finding great reviews. Ordered from righttobear.com for $115, though it was an 11.5" for a pistol build.
3/22/2016 5:47:29 PM EDT
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16", conventional, general purpose rifle.
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You can find a few bare barrels in that price range, but you are going to need to spend more for one with a front site base already pinned.

Andro Corp has the best deal I could find on that.

...but I'm not a fan of the government barrel profile.

You could get a plain barrel, then use a clamp-on front sight gas block, like a YHM.  It will cost a bit more but you will have a much better selection of barrels.

This is my favorite barrel for the price and profile...  http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m8-16-mid-length-gas-system-5-56-nato/

You can get virtually the same barrel with the front sight installed from Sionics Weapon Systems as they use Green Mountain barrels for their products.  LINK


Thats my $.02, hope it helps a little.
3/22/2016 5:54:48 PM EDT
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Pics for the YHM-9394 gas block sight recommended above...



3/23/2016 9:51:27 AM EDT
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I found good barrels at "Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co" in Vermont.
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FYI, Conway, NH not Vermont.
3/23/2016 1:31:35 PM EDT
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Yes, I stand corrected - what do you expect from somebody from Portsmouth...:)
3/24/2016 9:21:57 AM EDT
[#17]
Thanks for all the info, opinions, and suggestions. Good stuff.
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