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Posted: 9/8/2004 4:04:12 PM EDT

Just got my 2 Blem upper's from LAR/GRIZZ and looking to do my first builds. I imagine that the barrel will be the next logical step. Who's got the best deals going? Lookin for a 20" and maybe another 16" or something smaller and more evil!!

Posted: 9/9/2004 12:16:17 AM EDT

[#1]

You need to give a lot more info before you can get a decent answer. If you are uncertain what chamber, barrel length, barrel thickness, barrel profile, type steel or other assorted questions.....read more threads and give more info.

Posted: 9/9/2004 4:52:25 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Just got my 2 Blem upper's from LAR/GRIZZ and looking to do my first builds. I imagine that the barrel will be the next logical step. Who's got the best deals going? Lookin for a 20" and maybe another 16" or something smaller and more evil!!

Can't go "smaller, and more evil" the an over all barrel length of 16", unless you shell out $200 and submit the proper paperwork, and wait and wait longer. See SBR FAQ.

Posted: 9/9/2004 6:32:22 AM EDT

[#3]

Well thats good to know. As far as features go I was thinking a 20" 1/7 twist and a 16" maybe fluted Both will be in .223

Posted: 9/9/2004 9:16:06 AM EDT

[#4]

I've been very happy with complete barrel assemblies from Bushmaster. The barrels are very good quality, and they come with all the parts, excluding the receiver. Check 'em out.

www.bushmaster.com/shopping/barrel-assemblies/

I also have bought two blem receivers from Dave (they're on the way), however, I bought A2's. So, I need to find some complete A2 sight assemblies. One of them will be used to build a carbine based on a Bushmaster 16" Patrolman's Carbine barrel assembly. This one will have a flash hider!

Posted: 9/9/2004 10:29:07 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Well thats good to know. As far as features go I was thinking a 20" 1/7 twist and a 16" maybe fluted Both will be in .223

Can I ask why 223 instead of 5.56?

Posted: 9/9/2004 12:07:27 PM EDT

[#6]

To some one like me, call me what you want there is no difference 5.56 or .223

Posted: 9/9/2004 4:52:17 PM EDT

[#7]

Go with 5.56

It just makes sense.

Posted: 9/9/2004 5:39:55 PM EDT

[#8]

AFAIK 223 chambered upper are tight...and you may not be able to use milsurp ammo, and may have reliability issues....

so go 556 for reliability.

Posted: 9/9/2004 5:43:05 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
To some one like me, call me what you want there is no difference 5.56 or .223

less posting more reading

www.ammo-oracle.com/

Posted: 9/10/2004 8:19:00 AM EDT

[#10]

I'll try to keep that in mind pops

Quoted:
Quoted:
To some one like me, call me what you want there is no difference 5.56 or .223

less posting more reading

www.ammo-oracle.com/

Posted: 9/10/2004 8:19:32 AM EDT

[#11]

OK then 5.56 it is.

Posted: 9/10/2004 9:57:17 AM EDT

[#12]

Mag162 I am also building my first AR, using LAR uppers. Please let us know where you find the best deal on barrels.

ScubaTexas

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