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Posted: 3/16/2006 4:50:52 PM EDT
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To the target/ accuracy guys, I have a spare F/T upper that needs a barrel. I need to know what will be the best barrel setup for a high degree of accuracy. I dont plan to compete w/ this rifle only hunt the occasional varmit/paper target. The finished product will be part of a 3 upper set which will cross match to my 2 lowers, for a multi rifle set. Upper will be scoped and have BUIS. Caliber must be 5.56. I would like to shoot up to 77gr-80gr projectiles, while maintaining the oal length to allow for magazine use. Need recommendations on the the following: Bbl. length, Mfg., SS or CrMoly, Etc ... Any help or advice will be welcome. Thanks, Doggbert556 Out 
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LENGTH? VARMIT??? 77-80 GRAIN??? OR DO YOU SIMPLY PLAN TO SHOOT VARMITS WITH HEAVIER THAN NORMAL VARMIT WEIGHT PROJECTILES? MY CHOICES IN ACCURATE BARRELS, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: DOUGLAS LILJA KRIEGER NOVESKE WES GRANT M.S.T.N. |
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I'm mainly in the same situation as you. I'm currently working on my target/ precision upper project which got started with a spare CMT flat top upper, CH, BCG, barrel nut and Samson FF handguard. For barrel length I picked a 20" barrel, If you will be in and out of a vehicle also consider an 18". Brands in no particular order, Wilson, Douglas and Noveske. I prefer the SS material. Barrel twist either 1/7, 1/7.5 or 1/8, but I like the 7.5 or 8 what ever the maker have available. I plan on using a Smith Vortex flash suppressor, If you don't like to use a suppressor you could just have an 11 degree crown. Good luck on your project. |
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TWO RULES TO USE IN SELECTING A BARREL: 1. EACH BARREL IS A LAW UNTO ITSELF. IN OTHER WORDS, SOME CHEAP ONES SHOOT GREAT. SOME PRICEY ONES CAN GIVE LESS THAN SATISFACTORY RESULTS. 2. PRICE IS GENERALLY A MEASURE OF VALUE. TO REPHRASE, YOU TYPICALLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. WES GRANT M.S.T.N. |
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