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7/2/2017 3:27:09 AM EDT
I have several rifles that need to be build. Looking for barrel recommendations that wont break the bank. 16 inches. Looking for the best quality that I can afford or should I just save and build one at a time.
Thanks
7/2/2017 9:25:45 AM EDT
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There are many other brands but Faxon and Ballistic Advantage seem to be the top two best bang for your buck. 
 I have a Faxon 18 inch gunner that shoots great.
7/2/2017 11:19:43 AM EDT
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+1

Faxon and Ballistic Advantage are some of the best values out there.  Faxon, with which I have the most experience of the two, has been excellent.  

Great quality.  Responsive company.  Awesome products!  I was never a lightweight profile guy until I tried Faxon's Gunner.  Now I'm a convert.
7/2/2017 1:17:37 PM EDT
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What type of shooting will you be doing primarily? If mostly bench rest target shooting, then a heavier barrel is generally better.
7/2/2017 1:30:54 PM EDT
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http://www.monmouthreloading.com/shop/ballistic-advantage-223-wylde-premium-series-16-spr-barrel/
7/2/2017 2:16:01 PM EDT
[#5]
I can personally vouch for the BA barrels I have several guns with them, from 7.5" to 20" in various profiles and they are all great shooters.

Now I have friends that run Faxon and I have shot their barrels as well in many different profiles and they shoot well.

Good quality barrels well worth the money they charge for them.
7/2/2017 9:15:59 PM EDT
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No bench shooting with these rifles. Mostly playing, shooting cans and such, of course they would all be shtf rifles.
thanks
7/3/2017 8:00:25 AM EDT
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+1

Faxon and Ballistic Advantage are some of the best values out there.  Faxon, with which I have the most experience of the two, has been excellent.  

Great quality.  Responsive company.  Awesome products!  I was never a lightweight profile guy until I tried Faxon's Gunner.  Now I'm a convert.
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A pleasure to be mentioned.

OP - let us know if we can help with anything. We're always here to support your shooting success.
7/8/2017 8:14:28 PM EDT
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A pleasure to be mentioned.

OP - let us know if we can help with anything. We're always here to support your shooting success.
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Nathan, seriously - do you ever rest??
7/8/2017 8:17:42 PM EDT
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There are many other brands but Faxon and Ballistic Advantage seem to be the top two best bang for your buck. 
 I have a Faxon 18 inch gunner that shoots great.
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second this with two thumbs up.  i have owned a faxon 16" nitride and BA 14.5" hanson.  like the faxon love the BA.  sometimes you can find them with a promo code discount for like 10 or 15 off.  check primary arms too.
7/8/2017 8:55:30 PM EDT
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You can't go wrong with either BA or Faxon.  I have numerous of both and both manufactures barrels group very well.  Both are priced competitively with one another and cheaper than most of other quality barrels on the market.  Currently right now you can get the BA barrels very cheap from Monmouthreloading.com and it's free shipping with their current sale.  I like the new Faxon 14.5in Gunner profile with the pinned brake or Flash hider.  I have the brake version and it is a well thought out product and groups well.
7/9/2017 9:50:32 PM EDT
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I have to agree on the Faxon, no experience with BA but hear good things.
7/9/2017 10:14:18 PM EDT
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I have several rifles that need to be build. Looking for barrel recommendations that wont break the bank. 16 inches. Looking for the best quality that I can afford or should I just save and build one at a time.
Thanks
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I used one of these in my recent build and it shoots sub MOA with handloads:


http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&pw=55963&ctc=j4xilatheq00zk8a00y51&mi=10077&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Frifle-parts%2Fbarrel-parts%2Frifle-barrels%2Fb-tac-ar-15-5-56-barrels-prod81873.aspx
7/10/2017 9:04:45 AM EDT
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Nathan, seriously - do you ever rest??
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That was at 8 AM. I just got in the office!

And no... I am a relentless Type A.
7/10/2017 10:54:08 AM EDT
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I would recommend sticking with a melonited 4150 cmv barrel if your just going to be plinking. So faxon and BA would both have you covered on that
7/10/2017 11:13:34 AM EDT
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Has anyone mentioned Faxon and Ballistic Advantage yet?

Those are always my suggestions for anyone that asks about barrels.
7/10/2017 1:32:18 PM EDT
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I have several rifles that need to be build. Looking for barrel recommendations that wont break the bank. 16 inches. Looking for the best quality that I can afford or should I just save and build one at a time.
Thanks
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Component discussion here......https://www.ar15.com/forums/f_3/12_Rifles--Uppers--Lowers--Barrels--and-more.html


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7/10/2017 1:35:27 PM EDT
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Again Faxon or BA. I will be getting my first Faxon barrel in today, super excited to shoot it. 16" Socom mid length.
7/10/2017 2:29:50 PM EDT
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This is pertinent to my interests..

only I'm looking for a 300blk in the 10"-14" range and 5.56 in the 14.5" range
7/11/2017 11:55:54 PM EDT
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This is pertinent to my interests..

only I'm looking for a 300blk in the 10"-14" range and 5.56 in the 14.5" range
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Righttobear.com currently has a BA 14.5in barrel for $95 plus shipping.  I think the sale ends tonight.
7/12/2017 3:12:50 PM EDT
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Price and quality, really dig the Ballistic Advantage barrels
7/12/2017 3:21:20 PM EDT
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I think Faxon is the way to go.  Their cs is the best!  When I installed my gas block on my 14-1/2" gunner with pinned fh, I farkled up the pin locating the gas block. This didn't affect the performance, just a cosmetic thing.  I am admittedly OCD, and I emailed Nathan about getting a replacement pin.  He dispatched a replacement pin and today 3 new pins arrived.  Federal Express no less!!

If I ever build another rifle, I'll stick with Faxon!

Rick
7/12/2017 4:10:48 PM EDT
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Righttobear.com currently has a BA 14.5in barrel for $95 plus shipping.  I think the sale ends tonight.
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damn! missed it.

looks like it's back up at $150 now..
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