Buying An AR Barrel--Need Advice

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Buying An AR Barrel--Need Advice

Posted: 11/19/2001 9:22:43 AM EDT

I have a chance to buy a pristine Colt Mfr 1-12" twist bbl. It's an early, skinny GI Bbl.
What should I expect to pay? BBl only.
The idea is to mate it to a to-be-bought upper and make a dedicated .22lr upper, using the Ciener kit I already have. Any suggestions?

Also, I'll need to get an A1 front sight base for it. Best source?

Posted: 11/19/2001 12:38:24 PM EDT

[#1]

Looking at several different sources....
About $160.00 for the "issue" barrel, with barrel extension.

Front sights? Brownell's.

Posted: 11/19/2001 3:24:20 PM EDT

[#2]

$130 from sarco, pay any more and you paying too much.
GG

Posted: 11/19/2001 4:04:43 PM EDT

[#3]

the 1-12 bbl is limited on accuracy at distance. Best accuracy is only about 300 yds as i recall. Best thing, is that it is exceedingly deadly because of it.( up set bullet and all)Also, as the temperature goes down, accuracy will suffer even more. That is why you want 1-14 for home defense ( that being under 150 yds), and 1-8 for 600 yard.

Posted: 11/19/2001 4:26:37 PM EDT

[#4]

raf, i have the exact same combination: 1-12 colt and a ceiner kit. very accurate. i also have a 1-7 twist barreled upper, (shorter), and it is fun, but not as accurate (a LOT less), than the 1-12 twist colt upper.
willy

Posted: 11/19/2001 6:17:39 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
the 1-12 bbl is limited on accuracy at distance. Best accuracy is only about 300 yds as i recall. Best thing, is that it is exceedingly deadly because of it.( up set bullet and all)Also, as the temperature goes down, accuracy will suffer even more. That is why you want 1-14 for home defense ( that being under 150 yds), and 1-8 for 600 yard.

You do realize twist rate and accuracy depend on bullet length, right?

Posted: 11/19/2001 6:52:36 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
the 1-12 bbl is limited on accuracy at distance. Best accuracy is only about 300 yds as i recall. Best thing, is that it is exceedingly deadly because of it.( up set bullet and all)Also, as the temperature goes down, accuracy will suffer even more. That is why you want 1-14 for home defense ( that being under 150 yds), and 1-8 for 600 yard.

Please, PLEASE read this before you give anyone more "good advice" about AR barrels and ammo:

www.ecis.com/~mraudio/AR15_Ammo_FAQ.htm

-Troy

Posted: 11/20/2001 10:40:57 AM EDT

[#7]

Thanks, guys. Assuming I can resolve the front sight question, I'll snag the bbl. I'm sure they'll go for $75.
Again, thanks. RAF

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Buying An AR Barrel--Need Advice

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