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Posted: 6/27/2018 9:03:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Millennial]
I'm looking for a quality 22"-24" barrel either in 6.5CM or .260Rem (haven't decided yet) that is nitrided, threaded, AND has extended gas length. If I go 22" I was tinking I'd select select +1XL or if 24" I'll probably select +2XL. I've read ALOT of great things from people that went with Criterion or Ballistic Advantage and they provide 22" Nitrided barrels... but they're rifle length gas. I know you can configure X-Caliber barrels with nitride and a +1XL length... but I've heard some mixed reviews of their recent production.
What other options do I have? Or am I making too big of a deal about needing an extended gas length... should I just get a Criterion/BA barrel and use a good adjustable gas block? |
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Posted: 6/27/2018 9:07:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Keyst0ne]
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Posted: 6/27/2018 9:11:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Millennial]
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Quote HistoryDeal breaker for me unless there's some other factor (like a crazy deal too good to pass up).
I'd rather deal with fighting a rifle gas length before giving up on the nitriding.... but if what I wan't isn't out there then I'll start looking at conventional SS offerings. |
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Posted: 6/28/2018 10:25:41 PM EDT
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LaRue has both .260 Rem and 6.5CM with +2 gas.
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Posted: 6/29/2018 9:40:01 PM EDT
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The nitride part is wise throws a kink in things. Maybe try calling compass lake engineering and see if they can make you a Criterion one in that configuration
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Posted: 6/30/2018 4:22:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LRRPF52:
LaRue has both .260 Rem and 6.5CM with +2 gas. OP I can say my Larue out shoots my Bartlein and my Shilen on my .223. Don't have experience with their .264 barrels but I wouldn't hesitate. |
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Posted: 6/30/2018 4:48:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torchy:
Really? did not know that. OP seriously consider a Larue barrel. I believe they are nitrided. OP I can say my Larue out shoots my Bartlein and my Shilen on my .223. Don't have experience with their .264 barrels but I wouldn't hesitate. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torchy:
Originally Posted By LRRPF52:
LaRue has both .260 Rem and 6.5CM with +2 gas. OP I can say my Larue out shoots my Bartlein and my Shilen on my .223. Don't have experience with their .264 barrels but I wouldn't hesitate. I’m not seeing barrels-only for sale on the LT webpage. |
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Posted: 6/30/2018 6:17:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pneumagger:
I must be a ‘tard... can someone link this for me? I’m not seeing barrels-only for sale on the LT webpage. |
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Posted: 6/30/2018 7:24:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robpiat: I don't think they sell the 6.5 barrels separate. Gotta be part of the ultimate upper deal. 
Not buying a whole upper to cannibalize for the barrel. I think I decided that it’ll be less than half the cost of a 6.5mm AR to rebarrel my 308 bolt gun and have the action printed and trued while I’m at it. Reusing the stock, rings and glass saves a bunch vs buying a whole other AR... probably more accurate too |
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Posted: 7/1/2018 5:53:30 PM EDT
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You're probably going to end up having to get one custom made given your requirements.
There are places to get barrel extensions for LR-6.5s, grab one of those and have a smith spin you a barrel from something cut rifled; then have it nitrided. |
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Posted: 7/1/2018 5:57:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperDutyMikeMc:
You're probably going to end up having to get one custom made given your requirements. There are places to get barrel extensions for LR-6.5s, grab one of those and have a smith spin you a barrel from something cut rifled; then have it nitrided. I did something similar minus the nitriding and it was $900. |
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Posted: 7/1/2018 7:12:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robpiat: I don't think they sell the 6.5 barrels separate. Gotta be part of the ultimate upper deal. For around 550$ you can have a Bartlein chambered and threaded with your desired gas system from a few shops. I’m happy with my BA 6.5creed. It routinely produces sub .5moa 5 shot groups. A few weeks back it produced a .72moa 10 shot group with factory Hornady ammo, using a bipod and rear squeeze bag and at least 2 of the shots were pulled due to hot brass rolling up against my firing arm. That barrel is likely the best 200$ I’ve ever spent. I wouldn’t worry too much about nitriding the barrel for a precision rifle. |
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Posted: 7/2/2018 2:21:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lennyo3034: That going to cost you. A lot. I did something similar minus the nitriding and it was $900. I once had McGowan Precision make me a .308win AR10 barrel from scratch 5 years ago before long-for-length gas ports were popular ... it was <$300 shipped. |
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Posted: 7/2/2018 3:07:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pneumagger:
You got ripped off. I once had McGowan Precision make me a .308win AR10 barrel from scratch 5 years ago before long-for-length gas ports were popular ... it was <$300 shipped. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pneumagger:
Originally Posted By Lennyo3034: That going to cost you. A lot. I did something similar minus the nitriding and it was $900. I once had McGowan Precision make me a .308win AR10 barrel from scratch 5 years ago before long-for-length gas ports were popular ... it was <$300 shipped. |
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Posted: 7/4/2018 4:28:42 PM EDT
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FWIW - I believe the LaRue large frame barrels have a proprietary extension that only fits their uppers.
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