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1/5/2009 6:56:51 PM EDT
Looking to build another AR in the near future.  Have everything pretty much in mind (lower, trigger, stock, handguards, etc), but am waffling between a stainless 20" Wilson Heavy (not bull) 1:8 in .223 or 5.56, and the Superior 20" medium heavy Lothar Walther with the .223 Wylde chamber.

Primary purpose for this AR will be varmints - mostly winter coyotes, which might mean some tracking and some stationary calling.  Probably run mostly surplus ammo, or for that matter, what ever is available,  thru it.

Comments/criticism/suggestions welcomed.
1/5/2009 7:08:08 PM EDT
[#1]
I think either one would work.  The Superior barrels are in stock according to their web site at $350 with no feed ramps (if that matters to you).  Availability may choose for you.
1/5/2009 7:14:47 PM EDT
[#2]
In all honesty, if you are going to be using mil-surp or cheap plinking ammo then there is really no reason to use a quality stainless barrel.  Good quality ammo has more effect on accracy than barrel quality or chamber except in extreme cases.  I have a Wilson, 1-8 twist, wylde chamber,stainless, 16", heavy contour barrel on my carbine and it will shoot 1/2 MOA with 69 grain match ammo.  You're really better off with a cheap barrel and quality ammo than with a match barrel and cheap ammo.  Military fmj ammo is the worst bullet to use for hunting too.
1/5/2009 8:48:00 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
In all honesty, if you are going to be using mil-surp or cheap plinking ammo then there is really no reason to use a quality stainless barrel.  Good quality ammo has more effect on accracy than barrel quality or chamber except in extreme cases.  I have a Wilson, 1-8 twist, wylde chamber,stainless, 16", heavy contour barrel on my carbine and it will shoot 1/2 MOA with 69 grain match ammo.  You're really better off with a cheap barrel and quality ammo than with a match barrel and cheap ammo.  Military fmj ammo is the worst bullet to use for hunting too.


Good feedback.  Where did you get your Wilson bbl with the Wylde chambering?

1/5/2009 9:15:03 PM EDT
[#4]
I got mine from ADCO a few years ago for $180, but I don't see it listed on their website anymore.

Here is a 20" stainless Wilson 5.56-http://jtdistributing.net/store/more_ar537.html
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