on a few beaters years ago and they were outstanding shooters. Not the same class however
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Of course. I went with the .1 as I run an adjustable gas block on everything. This one is going to get a Riflespeed.
I've read there can be issues with nitriding if not done correctly that ultimately affect how well the barrel will shoot. Definitely looking for a shooter but also something that lasts a while and I know nitriding helps in that department. I took a hard look at Rainier's mountain barrel as well for that very reason.
Buying BA is a little like playing Russian roulette.................sometiimes they are good to very good, sometimes not so good.
Crown was FUBAR, the rifling didn't start at equidistant points from the chamber, gouge just in front of the gas port on the inside of the barrel, and the threaded muzzle was really really rough. Looked like they let an apprentice do it and it was his first barrel. The fluting looked good but they really didn't knock down the cut edges, if you grabbed it wrong, it'd likely cut you. Kinda sucks because it's exactly what I wanted. Hopefully try #2 is up to specification. I'm just worried I'll get it back, everything will be good but the chamber will be off.
Adjust all you want, carbine is gonna suck. Then it'll suck more with a can.
I want to slow down the action and not speed it up. Never had an issue with the 5.6 oz buffer in almost 2 decades. Plan to run the SA gas lock slightly venting just to reduce carbon buildup in action. I always hated cleaning gas rifles.
Then you're approaching this all wrong. CLGS 16" barrels have a ton of dwell time and that's gonna give you a fast running bolt.
That's like saying your 86 Toyota Tercel has been getting you to work reliably for decades, so what could possibly be better? Once you step up to at least a 98 Taurus you'll never go back.
Do you know who's barrels he's using?
Very nice gun, but it's hard for me to justify using a Bartlien blank on an SBR, even more-so if it's going to see a lot of rounds.
Believe they source them from FN and then finish in house however, they are tapered to Monty spec given his view, experience and background with navy small arms development/sniping. They remind me of Noveske barrels when John was around and early LaRue barrels. lasers
Thats good to hear. I had pretty much decided to write them off. They seemed uninterested in looking at the barrel they sent me, even after pictures of the bad threads. I hadn't received any communication with them, and I was deciding if i even wanted to send the barrel back and deal with them. Then last week I received a shipping notification from them. I guess I will see what shows up. The other one is still sitting on my desk.
But seriously, its pretty accurate.
Most of my barrels are Proof CF but I also have Wilson combat, BA, and Criterion. Proof is the best for weight and accuracy. Is it worth it, well the cost per value may not be on par compared to others but then again you pay the most for the best. The Proof lacks in longevity of high use but then again most don’t use them enough to see it. Go with proof if you want the best and don’t mind spending more for top notch. Wilson is also more for accuracy vs longevity at a more affordable cost. Criterion is good balance for battle rifle longevity but weighs more. BA is just the best value for not the best but good at everything including price.
Not sure why the Proof would have any reduction in longevity over any other quality barrel. Is the implication that they use an inferior steel to Criterion? I would find that hard to believe.
Don’t write off nitride vs chrome. There’s a reason Glock, Walther, HK and numerous other manufacturers have gone to nitride inside and but. They submit those guns to military trials, and corrosion resistance is a very big part of those tests. And nitride doesn’t “chip off” at the microscopic level, at least at first, as it is a plating vs metal treatment as is nitride. But the best nitride treatment is probably QPQ or Melonite, which, I’ve read, involve pre and mid nitride treatment steps.
