treechipper Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Can you guys help me out. I've shot some 3 gun and I'm hooked. I've been super busy, but as soon as it slows down plan on doing a lot more shooting. I am building pretty cool ar, but I am stuck on the barrel. I almost pulled the trigger on a bartlein barrel but I am not hand loading for the AR right now, just not quite that serious at the moment, and spending that much money just doesn't make sense as I plan on burning up the barrel practicing with crap ammo as soon as I free up. Really just looking for a fairly light accurate barrel for around $200. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 http://www.makereadyproshop.com/satern-18-ss-double-fluted-lightweight-3gun-barrel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 How far will be your farthest shot? What MOA targets will you be shooting? (How much accuracy do you need)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 My last build I used a ballistic advantage barrel.... You can find them on sale.....light weight in your pice range with a MOA guarantee and gas block to boot, For a few dollars more than a no name barrel..... i haven't shot her at longer distances yet. But for the close stuff plenty accurate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treechipper Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Probably not shooting past 300 very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteGuard Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 For a barrel in the $200 range, I would go with White Oak Armory, Ballistic Advantage, or Rainier Arms. All three companies have various barrel lengths and profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokecloud Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 You can find Wilson SS Barrels on sale for about that range. You won't find a better barrel for the money. I built my last gun with a Criterion Barrel because I wanted a match grade Chrome lined barrel, if there ever was such a critter. I have not been disappointed, they ran in the $260 to $290 range, have had very favorable reviews and I average 1/2 to 3/4 MOA with various hand loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sNICKers Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I've had very accurate barrels from apoc armory on my other rifles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Bravo Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 You can pick up a Criterion for ~$230 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeandmirrors Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m24-223-wylde-18/ I have three of these and they'll shoot knots with 75 gr. Hornady HPBTs at 100 yards. Additionally, I've shot groups the size of my fist on steel at 400 yards with each one. -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 That green mountain barrel looks pretty good to me. I like these, but he is out of stock right now: http://www.ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/38007/32764 See that you want a light barrel, watch out for the 'pencil' profile as it is most affected by heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptoid Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 23 hours ago, smokeandmirrors said: http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m24-223-wylde-18/ I have three of these and they'll shoot knots with 75 gr. Hornady HPBTs at 100 yards. Additionally, I've shot groups the size of my fist on steel at 400 yards with each one. -Sam I have that same barrel in the fluted version. It will shoot match bullets under 1 MOA all day and 55 Hornadys right @ 1 MOA. I have owned a couple of their barrels and the service, quality, and value were/are top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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