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Posted: 12/7/2003 7:34:45 PM EDT
I hear there are two companies making barrels with the name of Wilson. One is obviously Wilson Combat, but what about the other? Does anyone have info on the second manufacturer? I hear they are poor quality.
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 12:21:04 AM EDT
[#1]
A quick check of Troys AR chart shows that Wilson supplies barrels to 5 of the 9 AR makers. I have a DPMS with a Wilson barrel and it is very accurate.
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 5:37:42 AM EDT
[#2]
All the the AR's that I have and have had that had Wilson barrels (the second company) shot great and were very accurate.  I would say yes, that they do make good barrels.
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 6:38:47 AM EDT
[#3]
My RRA Varminter has a Wilson, and I can get .25 moa with 5 shots with handloads.  Very accurate, and pretty durable.  Over 2k rounds now, and still getting this type of accuracy.
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 6:44:20 AM EDT
[#4]
Are you referring to a company called Wilson Arms?
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 6:50:05 AM EDT
[#5]
My new RRA 16" Carbine has a Wilson barrel and shoots about 1 MOA with good ammo.

~AbM
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 6:56:13 AM EDT
[#6]
Yes, it's [url=wilsonarms.com]Wilson Arms[/url] but is more commonly referred to as simply "Wilson".  they make fine barrels.  some are target grade but most are simply good or high quality.  my preban has a Wilson barrel and it shoots great.
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 7:24:45 AM EDT
[#7]
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My RRA Varminter has a Wilson, and I can get .25 moa with 5 shots with handloads.  Very accurate, and pretty durable.  Over 2k rounds now, and still getting this type of accuracy.
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I have to agree with az-ar.  Though I just got my RRA Varmint 16 recently, I was astounded by the accuracy with even cheap Winchester USA ammo. (I am working up my first handloads now.) In fact, I am now planning to sell my bolt .22-250 as I won't be using it any more.    I don't have experience with other makes, but RRA worked for me.  Good luck.
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