I'm thinking of building a 224 valk AR. The main question i have is regarding the barrel.
Who makes a good barrel for the money? I really don't wan't to spend more than $400 if I can help it. I'm much more comfortable spending $300. Ballistic advantage, criterion, and rainier seem to have decent reviews. Do I need to spend more than that to get decent groups?
Another thing is barrel length and twist rate. I want as short of a barrel as is practical for shooting no farther than 1,200 yards. From what I've read 20" seems like a good compromise. I've also read that a 6.5 twist is best for the heavier bullets, however it's harder to find faster twist barrels in my price range. Faxon has 6.5 twist here It's in my price range, but I'm unsure of the quality. Also, is it worth spending the extra money on a +2 gas tube barrel?
Overall I'm just looking for some suggestions that fit my price range. I'm not opposed to buying a complete rifle either for around $1,200 max. I'm kind of torn between a large frame ar in 6.5 creed or this. I already have a bolt gun in in 6.5 creed so that's why I'm leaning towards the valk.
Who makes a good barrel for the money? I really don't wan't to spend more than $400 if I can help it. I'm much more comfortable spending $300. Ballistic advantage, criterion, and rainier seem to have decent reviews. Do I need to spend more than that to get decent groups?
Another thing is barrel length and twist rate. I want as short of a barrel as is practical for shooting no farther than 1,200 yards. From what I've read 20" seems like a good compromise. I've also read that a 6.5 twist is best for the heavier bullets, however it's harder to find faster twist barrels in my price range. Faxon has 6.5 twist here It's in my price range, but I'm unsure of the quality. Also, is it worth spending the extra money on a +2 gas tube barrel?
Overall I'm just looking for some suggestions that fit my price range. I'm not opposed to buying a complete rifle either for around $1,200 max. I'm kind of torn between a large frame ar in 6.5 creed or this. I already have a bolt gun in in 6.5 creed so that's why I'm leaning towards the valk.