spd522 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I need another 18" barrel for a TI project. I have found a 1/7 twist mid gas White Oak Armament barrel and a 1/8 twist rifle gas Nordic barrel. Price is about the same. I have no experience with either but both seem to get good reviews. Thoughts anyone? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've got a Nordic, biggest advantage is probably the rifle gas vs the mid length gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1778 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I may be a Criterion fan, but I also love Nordic barrels. My Nordic happens to be a 16" mid-length gas on a Carbon Arms built upper. I use my Criterion 18" upper for most competition, but the Nordic barrel upper is for shoot houses and other shorter range stuff. But it doesn't give up anything in intrinsic accuracy to my 18". It shoots under 1/2" groups with Nosler 55gr BT. Seriously, that's crazy good. My 18" may 'graduate' up to a Designated Marksman Match upper and then I'd shoot the Nordic 16" for 3-gun. Given that one is rifle length gas and the other is a mid, I suppose I'd go for the Nordic. 18" mid-length seems like an awfully long dwell time. At least much more than needed. Although it's a tough call with great brand reputations for both, I'd give the nod to the Nordic model. I think it has the better feature set of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickoli Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have the 18" WOA, but I ended up with a 1/8 twist SPR. It was a limited run that they did and when i called during the panic, they had one on hand so I bought it. I love it, its a great, accurate barrel, little on the heavy side given the profile but I can deal with it.. I can't say anything for Nordic as I have never owned one but will one day. Maybe when.I shoot this one out ill get a Nordic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 1x or true irons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spd522 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 1x or true irons? This one will be a 1x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Holman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 WOA have a very large gas port. Nordics are on the minimum sized. If you are going to run adjustable gas then it wont matter, but if not, the Nordic will be softer shooting. I owned two WOA barrels and they shot lights out with 77gr SMK's but both HATED 69SMK's and 55gr hot M193. I could handload 55gr with good powder and slower and they shot them well. I switched to an 18" JP barrel and am happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 My 18" WOA shoots PMC Bronze at 5/8. I have had very good luck with WOA. Do know that neither company make the barrel blanks. Both companies are top notch companies to deal with and both stand behind their products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gondo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 WOA have a very large gas port. Nordics are on the minimum sized. If you are going to run adjustable gas then it wont matter, but if not, the Nordic will be softer shooting. I owned two WOA barrels and they shot lights out with 77gr SMK's but both HATED 69SMK's and 55gr hot M193. I could handload 55gr with good powder and slower and they shot them well. I switched to an 18" JP barrel and am happier. I have no experience with woa but my Nordic shoots great with mk193 and 69 smk, personally I think either barrel will be a good choice for 3 gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911-45 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Last year I shot WOA 18" mid-length gas and it was very accurate. this year I switch to Nordic 18" rifle length gas and it is allot softer shooting and very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 My Nordic barreled gun shoots as well as my JP and that is high praise. I love them both but the Nordic was a lot less expensive.Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 My Nordic barrel has worked well for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 For my winter build I went with a Nordic barrel and couldn't be happier, I feel like it was a great value for the money. Shoots 55 gr like nobody's business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFuchs Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Bought a Nordic 18 rifle length gas. haven't gotten to the range with it yet, but I'm anticipating a smooth soft shooting rifle...soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911-45 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Bought a Nordic 18 rifle length gas. haven't gotten to the range with it yet, but I'm anticipating a smooth soft shooting rifle...soon Feed it some Hornady 75gr, BTHP it will like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmagico Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Are you using AGB, or non, with the Nordic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Are you using AGB, or non, with the Nordic AGB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Adjustable or non-adjustable gas block ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) With mine - 18" Nordic, rifle gas - I'm using the Carbon Arms gas block - non adjustable - and also their gas tube (which you can get installed on the gas block, I did) and it runs very well. Edited February 28, 2014 by Steve RA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 WOA because they make barrels for shooting 600-1000yd matches, and that is a whole level above where we shoot in 3-gun. They are a great company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 A friend of mine has a WOA barrel and likes it. But saying they build barrels for 600-1000 yards does not mean they will be better for our game. Generally guns build for other games like bench rest for example is that the barrels will be heavier and have tighter chambers and be less reliable. Don't fall into the trap of thinking since this barrel is built for shooting further than we shoot it will be just fine for three gun because that can be false. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 A friend of mine has a WOA barrel and likes it. But saying they build barrels for 600-1000 yards does not mean they will be better for our game. Generally guns build for other games like bench rest for example is that the barrels will be heavier and have tighter chambers and be less reliable. Don't fall into the trap of thinking since this barrel is built for shooting further than we shoot it will be just fine for three gun because that can be false. Pat Your statement correct. But my statement is one based on experience, I have had 3 WOA barrels and they have been very similar, they shoot about .75 MOA with a 1-4 off bags. Did I mention I shoot those groups after burning through a 30 rounds mag to make sure the barrels shoot accurately ever after getting hot. I have had several other barrels that do not maintaine that type of accuracy when hot, such as BHW and DPMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 A friend of mine has a WOA barrel and likes it. But saying they build barrels for 600-1000 yards does not mean they will be better for our game. Generally guns build for other games like bench rest for example is that the barrels will be heavier and have tighter chambers and be less reliable. Don't fall into the trap of thinking since this barrel is built for shooting further than we shoot it will be just fine for three gun because that can be false. Pat Your statement correct. But my statement is one based on experience, I have had 3 WOA barrels and they have been very similar, they shoot about .75 MOA with a 1-4 off bags. Did I mention I shoot those groups after burning through a 30 rounds mag to make sure the barrels shoot accurately ever after getting hot. I have had several other barrels that do not maintaine that type of accuracy when hot, such as BHW and DPMS. No WOA barrels are good. Just had a good friend go with another very popular barrel in another game designed around precision accuracy. That barrel turned out not to be reliable in three gun once it heated up or got dirty in slightest. Both my JP and my Nordic barrels shoot like that .75 moa with match bullets and 1.5 with my 55 grain Hornady ball rounds. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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