apetrulis01 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hello: Instead of buying a three gun rifle I am looking into possibly building one (yet on a budget). I am looking at a few different barrel manufactures and was wondering the opinions on this sight. - I already have an upper reciever, bolt, and syrac ordnance adjustable gas block. - Looking at the midwest industries SS Gen 2 for Handguard - I know JP is the best but it is about 200-300 dollars more then most other barrel companies. - Daniel Defense, looking at there 16" midlength barrel - Rainier arms - Blackhole Weaponary - Centurion Arms (16" LW) Just wondering your opinion on the different barrels. Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesY Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 How far will you be shooting? For 3 gunning, you don't need a very accurate gun so a cheaper barrel to start you off will suffice. The money you save can be used to buy more ammo to practice with. Once you get a feel for your "game" you can start adjusting by trying out a new brake, scope, hand guards, stock, etc. If it works for one person, it might not work for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 I have been shooting three gun matches for about 1 year. Most the time I have been using my work rifle (SW Midlength magpul) and bought a Stag 3g. Shot the Stag 3g in 2 matches and did not like it because it felt two end heavy and transitioning between targets was a lot slower then with the 16 inch SW. So I am either thinking of a 16" inch gun or a 18" lightweight barreled gun. Distance would be out to 400 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoli Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I bought a WOA 18" for my build. I love the barrel, only wish it was a little lighter, My gun weighs 7.5lbs and I think I might build another one in a 14.5 lightweight for local matches. I have the MI gen 2 SS rail in a 15in and I love it. I am going to buy another when I build my 22 upper for practice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APL-G35 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Black hole makes a good barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 The dpms 18 inch is a nice 3 gun barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Black Hole does make a good barrel. Delivery is slow! I waited more than 6 months for an 18" LTR contour, machined stainless finish. I also have a White Oak SPR, and 20" Lothar Walther all are good barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mngunguy Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Keep in mind the price of the JP barrel includes their enhanced bolt. They use Wilson barrels so if you didn't want their bolt you could buy a barrel from someone else that also uses Wilson barrels, such as Nordic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Keep in mind the price of the JP barrel includes their enhanced bolt. They use Wilson barrels so if you didn't want their bolt you could buy a barrel from someone else that also uses Wilson barrels, such as Nordic. JP makes their own barrels or so was my understanding. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagdrag Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Keep in mind the price of the JP barrel includes their enhanced bolt. They use Wilson barrels so if you didn't want their bolt you could buy a barrel from someone else that also uses Wilson barrels, such as Nordic. JP makes their own barrels or so was my understanding. Pat JP uses Wilson blanks as far as I know and do their own finishing and have their barrel cryogenically treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsons1480 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 So far I love my Rainier Arms Ultra Match 18" barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1778 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Criterion barrels are nice. Benny thinks very highly of them. I have the 18" hybrid in my latest rifle. So far, I like it a lot. A pity that some of the more desirable profiles are back ordered at Brownells (http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/ar15-m16-criterion-barrels-prod54733.aspx) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Ive been shooting a Douglas MK12 SPR 18" Rifle barrel for a little while now with a 15" MI Gen 2 SS rail on it and it shoots super soft and holds great groups. You can get them from PRI for $450 I think.<br /><br />Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2<br /><br /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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