Need Suggestions on 20" 5.56 Barrel

[BigPoppaHugeTime]

I need some suggestions on barrel selection for a 20", 1:8 twist barrel. It doesn't matter if it is ss or chrome moly. Also, it can't be a heavy barrel, only mid-weight or similar. The budget is about $300, but can go over if need be.

The uses for this rifle once completed will be coyote and varmint hunting and paper punching.

 

[Ballista One]

Re: Need Suggestions on 20" 5.56 Barrel


Green Mountain M16A2

 

[Roadwild17]

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I have a larue tactical 20" upper with a LW50, don't know what the price would be, but its 1:8 and about a 3/4 moa gun when I do my part

 

[BCP]

Re: Need Suggestions on 20" 5.56 Barrel

Most barrels you'll find in that price range, twist rate and profile are 16-18". The 20" 1:7 and 1:8 I can think of are all HBAR.

For instance this barrel would probably be very good:

http://www.fulton-armory.com/barreldouglas18navysprcm1x8threaded.aspx

 

[nickw]

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JP Rifles. jprifles.com. I've put over 12K through their 1:8 twist bbls and they are a hammer. Incredibly accurate....they make a smokin rifle too.

 

[scottishtornado]

Re: Need Suggestions on 20" 5.56 Barrel

Try calling white oak armament.

 

[SSG3K]

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Compass lake engineering

 

[dvajda]

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Rock River uses Wilson 20" 1:8 heavy stainless barrels. Have one on my Varmint A4 from them, accuracy is perfect.

 

[hrfunk]

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+1 for the Wilson from RRA

HRF

 

[pupdawg]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SSG3K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Compass lake engineering </div></div>

+1

Call Frank White at compass lake and get him to turn a medium contour Douglas or Kreiger for you.

 

[killerwaffles]

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Have you tried Noveske? I have a novekse barrel for my 5.56 rifle and it is great. It has a 1:7 twist so it is good for the higher weighted bullets.

 

[Javo]

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BCM SS410. It's a mid-weight and goes for $300 new.

Great stick for the money.

 

[skittishtrigger]

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Im liking stag arms. I don't have a shorter barrel, but my 24" ss heavy hammers hard.

 

[davidwiz]

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JP, Wilson, White Oak, Hart, Krieger, Berger, Shilen, Lija, Douglas, Pac-Nor, to name a few, all make excellent ar rifle barrels.

 

[krg648]

Re: Need Suggestions on 20" 5.56 Barrel

Noveske, WOA or Larue

 

[SPEAK338]

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The Rock River can be hard to get, but mine both shoot 3/4 MOA

 

[freestylmx]

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for $399 you can get a 20" BCM upper minus bcg and hand guards.
I have the 20" BCM and love it, but everything mentioned above is good. I dont think you are going to find a garbage barrel from any known maker