Wanting to build 16" Recce but hung up on barrel choice

KCode · Jun 26, 2024

Which barrel would you guys go with? Not too concerned with weight but a more balanced/light weight barrel would be nice.

Currently looking at WOA SPR barrel but wanting other options. $3xx is the budget I'm putting on this barrel.

Main goal is 77gr accuracy medium range 100-400 yards.

simonp · Jun 26, 2024

I have had really good luck with WOA barrels so far.

Trigger Monkey · Jun 26, 2024

My SPRecce is built on a 16" WOA SPR barrel and it's averaged under 1 MOA with 77gr IMI Razor Core through multiple groups. I've also used a Rainier Arms 16" match barrel that was excellent with 77's as well.

Roscoe recently released a 16" K9 barrel that looks pretty good and so far the accuracy reports indicate that it's a decent option. Criterion Core 16" ML barrels appear to be a solid option as well.

IMO it's pretty hard to beat WOA for the value and accuracy.

KCode · Jun 26, 2024

So here I am with the worst part of this hobby, the damn nickel and diming. But hear me out...So my budget is $300...BUT...

This is the buy right now @ $300 https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/16-spr-barrel-1.html

But then there's this girl... @ $510 (but hear me out below)

LIGHTWEIGHT STAINLESS MATCH BARREL 16 IN

(Item Code: 556M7T-16L) 5.56 CALIBER STAINLESS STEEL 416R ROCKWELL C 30-32 7 POLY TWIST LIGHTWEIGHT CONTOUR 5.56MM V SEVEN MATCH CHAMBER V SEVEN ULTRA MATCH LAPPED 1/2X28 THREADS WEIGHS 24.5 OZ WITH GAS BLOCK FLUTED VERSION WEIGHS 22.7 OZ WITH GAS BLOCK SHIPS WITH .625 TITANIUM PIN-ON LOW PRO...

www.vsevenweaponsystems.com

That is a $210 difference. However if you look into it the V7 has the following that the WOA doesn't:

It is 12.3oz lighter WITH the gas block pinned on and WOA with no gas block only barrel weight
The V7 barrel comes with a titanium gas block ($89) and a midlength gas tube ($20) the WOA only gets you the barrel
Gas block is pinned on and not set screws with dimples

Guys talk me out of spending $510 on a barrel!

nn8734 · Jun 26, 2024

KCode said:
Guys talk me out of spending $510 on a barrel!

Why?

If that $510 barrel is what you want and will make the rifle meet your expectations, buy it.

Another option is the Lilja Recce bbl (around the same price).

oldrifleman · Jun 26, 2024

Gotta say it I love my V7 stuff, don’t have thier barrels but everything else is first class.

MSTN · Jun 26, 2024

V Seven barrels have always performed extremely well for me. They're quite nicely turned out, too. Handsome workmanship.

dms416 · Jun 26, 2024

MSTN said:
V Seven barrels have always performed extremely well for me. They're quite nicely turned out, too. Handsome workmanship.

And I know where there’s a 16” now in the exchange

TonyTheTiger · Jun 26, 2024

Trigger Monkey said:
Roscoe recently released a 16" K9 barrel that looks pretty good and so far the accuracy reports indicate that it's a decent option.

I've been looking for an excuse to snag one of these. Between my excellent results with my Rosco barrel and the intermediate gas system it just seems like I need one.

KCode · Jun 26, 2024

Trigger Monkey said:
Roscoe recently released a 16" K9 barrel that looks pretty good and so far the accuracy reports indicate that it's a decent option. Criterion Core 16" ML barrels appear to be a solid option as well.

TonyTheTiger said:
I've been looking for an excuse to snag one of these. Between my excellent results with my Rosco barrel and the intermediate gas system it just seems like I need one.

Ended up getting a Rosco

Well I've been interested in a Rosco barrel since I heard about them supplying Colt. Primary Arms right now has the new K9 16" @ $169 on sale so it kinda was a "Why not?" moment. Here is a bit on the new K9...Seems promising hopefully! Ended up saving myself a crowd of money too.

Worst case scenario it should balance well and be a soft shooter! Excited to hand load for it.

Chickentoast · Jun 26, 2024

I've got a 16" V7 lightweight fluted and love it. Wrote specifics in another thread a while back if you search my posts.

hlee · Jun 26, 2024

KCode said:
Guys talk me out of spending $510 on a barrel!

Wrong forum.

Jsp556 · Jun 26, 2024

I have a 16”, stainless, melonited Lothar Walther barrel that shoots really good. They used to sell in the $350 price range.

RUTGERS95 · Jun 26, 2024

centurion arms

Ape_Factory · Jun 26, 2024

X-Caliber. I did a 16" HBAR fluted and they'll do a 5/8x24 threaded barrel end so less deformity vs. 1/2x28. I can almost guarantee they're having a 4th of July sale and if you don't get too fancy with your choices, you could come in at budget or just slightly over. You can basically pick every specification. I would not hesitate to buy another barrel from them as it's proven to be extremely accurate with a wide variety of bullet weights. I load for 60, 62 grain and 77 grain pills.

MO Fugga · Jul 3, 2024

oldrifleman said:
Gotta say it I love my V7 stuff, don’t have thier barrels but everything else is first class.

I hope so. Just ordered a 5.5" blackout shorty. The SLR almost got the nod, but I insist on a pinned gas block.

Deepwoods · Jul 5, 2024

I also have and like V7 stuff. Amongst the collection... I have a 8.5" 300 though I "had" to send to D Wilson to open up the gas port a bit as it was a bit too temperamental for my ammo selection.

I also undid the lightweight nature of it by putting on an Adams Arms piston kit (the gas port opening was upped to the size AA uses for their piston upper).

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