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Posted: 6/25/2024 6:13:23 PM EDT
Ballistic Advantage is criticized on forums. I noticed they do have a "premium series". Are those good barrels?
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MN, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2024 6:27:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By peacematu: Ballistic Advantage is criticized on forums. I noticed they do have a "premium series". Are those good barrels? BA makes a metric shit ton of barrels, so there are going to be some that don't measure up. I have their DMR 20" I built on some years ago. I think it was called "performance series" then. It is a legitimate sub-moa shooter with handloads. I never have shot any factory ammo through it so no idea there. I have no idea if their current "premium" barrels are the built the same. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2024 8:15:13 PM EDT
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I have several BA barrels and I’m very pleased with all of them, especially the premium fluted.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/25/2024 8:22:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AccuracyArsenal]
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I bought one a few months ago, I noticed a blemish in the bore near the crown, so, I sent it back.
Then with the replacement barrel, I tested it with 4 bolts that I have and all of them closed on a No-Go gauge. So, that one went back as well. |
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Posted: 6/25/2024 8:38:56 PM EDT
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GTG
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Posted: 6/25/2024 8:51:44 PM EDT
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I get paper plate minute of angle with mine at 50 yards
 Freehand shooting a 10.5" BA barrel on a Colt A2 upper |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:31:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AccuracyArsenal: I bought one a few months ago, I noticed a blemish in the bore near the crown, so, I sent it back. Then with the replacement barrel, I tested it with 4 bolts that I have and none of them would close on a Go gauge. So, that one went back as well. @AccuracyArsenal Damn. Are you sure it was one of their premium series barrels? |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:32:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bucket-Back: I get paper plate minute of angle with mine at 50 yards Freehand shooting a 10.5" BA barrel on a Colt A2 upper @Bucket-Back A premium series barrel? |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 10:38:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s4s4u: BA makes a metric shit ton of barrels, so there are going to be some that don't measure up. I have their DMR 20" I built on some years ago. I think it was called "performance series" then. It is a legitimate sub-moa shooter with handloads. I never have shot any factory ammo through it so no idea there. I have no idea if their current "premium" barrels are the built the same. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s4s4u: Originally Posted By peacematu: Ballistic Advantage is criticized on forums. I noticed they do have a "premium series". Are those good barrels? BA makes a metric shit ton of barrels, so there are going to be some that don't measure up. I have their DMR 20" I built on some years ago. I think it was called "performance series" then. It is a legitimate sub-moa shooter with handloads. I never have shot any factory ammo through it so no idea there. I have no idea if their current "premium" barrels are the built the same. No, the premium series is separate from their performance series. Both currently exist. As an aside, I'm wondering if Aero Precision uses their cheapest barrels. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2024 11:02:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: @AccuracyArsenal Damn. Are you sure it was one of their premium series barrels? 16" 223 WYLDE SPR FLUTED STAINLESS STEEL MIDLENGTH AR 15 BARREL, PREMIUM SERIES https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/16-223-wylde-spr-fluted-stainless-steel-midlength-ar-15-barrel-premium-series.html I bought it from AR15 Discounts Of note, Ballistic Advantage does currently list blems available for this barrel on their website.... https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/16-223-wylde-spr-fluted-stainless-steel-midlength-ar-15-barrel-premium-series-blem.html The one I bought was not advertised as a blem. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2024 11:22:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: @AccuracyArsenal Damn. Are you sure it was one of their premium series barrels? I need to correct myself. I previously stated that I couldn't get the barrel to close on a go gauge. The issue what actually that it closed on a No-Go gauge.... I had an Anderson barrel that would only close on the Go-Gauge on one out of 4 bolts. I confused the two. Here is the video I sent to the vendor for the BA barrel  Ballistic Advantage Fails No-Go Headspace |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 2:38:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AccuracyArsenal: I need to correct myself. I previously stated that I couldn't get the barrel to close on a go gauge. The issue what actually that it closed on a No-Go gauge.... I had an Anderson barrel that would only close on the Go-Gauge on one out of 4 bolts. I confused the two. Here is the video I sent to the vendor for the BA barrel  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9UIVUR6cB0Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AccuracyArsenal: Originally Posted By peacematu: @AccuracyArsenal Damn. Are you sure it was one of their premium series barrels? I need to correct myself. I previously stated that I couldn't get the barrel to close on a go gauge. The issue what actually that it closed on a No-Go gauge.... I had an Anderson barrel that would only close on the Go-Gauge on one out of 4 bolts. I confused the two. Here is the video I sent to the vendor for the BA barrel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9UIVUR6cB0Could using a .223 gauge on a Wylde barrel have something to do with it? @AccuracyArsenal |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2024 3:32:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: Could using a .223 gauge on a Wylde barrel have something to do with it? @AccuracyArsenal As far as I am aware, the difference between .223 Remington, .223 Wylde, and 5.56 NATO is the length of the freebore and the angle of the lead. Neither of those dimensions would affect the headspace. But, I am not a gunsmith, so, hopefully someone more educated can chime in. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2024 5:00:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AccuracyArsenal: As far as I am aware, the difference between .223 Remington, .223 Wylde, and 5.56 NATO is the length of the freebore and the angle of the lead. Neither of those dimensions would affect the headspace. But, I am not a gunsmith, so, hopefully someone more educated can chime in. This is correct. A headspace gage doesn't check throat, they only check to the shoulder datum. |
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Posted: 6/26/2024 6:15:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By peacematu: @Bucket-Back A premium series barrel? I thought pie plate accuracy was good the way I shoot, it was top of the line when I bought it here. I know it will print on sandbags |
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