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I have never used a white oak. I love my Lilja. I am glad they finally started making drop in barrels. I had to purchase a blank and have it installed when I made my last AR. Not all bad though since Mark Hunt put it together for me.
Does White Oak have any Olympic medals, World records, or other notable wins?
I'm pretty sure were not talking about barrels in the same class here. Perhaps white oak is a better barrel for the dollar but Lilja is one of, if not the best, barrel maker in the world.
John's not much of a shooter........
8 time Presidents 100
2000 Pershing Trophy winner
2002 Coast Artillery Trophy
2002 National Civilian Service Rifle Champion
2005 Crescent Cup winner, Camp Perry....
Just to name a few....oh, and his barrels are some of the best made...this is a pay your money and take your choice IMO, but I am a litttle biased, 2 of his rifles are in my safe...I am down with the other post as to what's available. Looks and sounds like the OP can do no wrong with either...