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Posted: 12/13/2006 5:22:06 PM EDT
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I am looking to build a varmint/precision rifle and i am not sure what barrel to use. I have looked at Noveske, WOA and a few others but they all seem to be a fairly light profile. Now, I am not against that, it is just in the kind of shooting I'll be looking to do with it I don't have to worry about the overall weight of the rifle. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to have to call some one to help me lift it when I want to shoot, but a 8-11lb gun is not a worry for me. What I need is a barrel that will toss good amunition accurately at a max of 400-500 yards (if I can shoot that accurately or not is something else.) I am not set on having a bull barrel or anything else, other than a very accurate shooting gun. My price range is as low as I can get, but I am willing to save if there is something reasonable that cost more. Thank you for your help. 
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I just don't wan't to save weight and sacrifice accuracy. I don't really intend to "carry it around." Not saying that this isn't the best out there, I just don't really know what is out there as far as good barrels for the AR-15. I haven't ever thought of 400-500 yards mid-range when talking about the 5.56/.223. I would like to have the skills to put my lead in little tight groups at farther distances if possible. Thanks for the help.
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The thing is that it is unlikely you would see a serious advantage going to a heavier barrel at that distance. The SPR profile isn't exactly light anyway. My 18" SPR-barreled upper with rifle-length Troy handguard weighs about 10.5 lbs w/ optics. DCM service rifle shooter shoot out to 600 yards with government profile barrels and iron sights. If you are set on a bull barrel, look at RRA stainless bull barrels. If you have a lot of money to spend you could have someone do a custom barrel for you. |
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