Wilson Combat 308 barrel
- Thread starter Gypsy
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I cannot tell you who makes the barrels. But, I have had one that consistently got 1.25-1.50 MOA groups. I know thats not amazing numbers compared to bolt guns. But, for me with a large frame AR that was fairly good. I traded it with a friend of mine and he says he is getting better groups. He may be a better shooter than me, haha.
All but (2) AR-10’s now have a wilson combat barrel. Word is at one time they sourced there blanks from er shaw but had to meet WC specs. I could never get a straight answer from either. I believe now it’s all in house.
My experience has been very positive. I plan to pick up a 260 Rem when they have there 30% off sale after thanksgiving. I would put them against faxon, BA, Rainier/Shilen. I had one issue with gas port on my 6.5 CM. So far a 308, 6 CM, and 6.5 CM are all consistent .75 MOA but only taken them out to 300 yds.
Specifically speaking to the 308, it did not produce groups better than 1.25-1.5 with top tier ammo. My hand loads cut that dramatically. I have found that out of the (3) 308’s all 18” SS Fluted none have liked 175/178gr. Everything has been 150, 155, 168. Also, all have preferred IMR 4064 over varget, which is annoying but I can live with it.
FYI, I determine accuracy in AR’s by 3 shot groups not 5 like bolt actions.
My experience has been very positive. I plan to pick up a 260 Rem when they have there 30% off sale after thanksgiving. I would put them against faxon, BA, Rainier/Shilen. I had one issue with gas port on my 6.5 CM. So far a 308, 6 CM, and 6.5 CM are all consistent .75 MOA but only taken them out to 300 yds.
Specifically speaking to the 308, it did not produce groups better than 1.25-1.5 with top tier ammo. My hand loads cut that dramatically. I have found that out of the (3) 308’s all 18” SS Fluted none have liked 175/178gr. Everything has been 150, 155, 168. Also, all have preferred IMR 4064 over varget, which is annoying but I can live with it.
FYI, I determine accuracy in AR’s by 3 shot groups not 5 like bolt actions.
I have a WC .308 Super Sniper 18" barrel on my AR10. It shoots sub moa .75" 5 shot groups with FGMM 168gr factory loads. I still get decent groups around 1moa with some 150gr factory hunting ammo too. I reload for it now with Sierra 168gr match kings and still get around .75 moa groups but better velocities than the factory ammo. Overall I'm really happy with it.
Rifle build:
Aero Precision parts
Trigger tech diamond trigger
Shoot with my Silencerco Omega suppressor
SLR adjustable gas block
Rifle build:
Aero Precision parts
Trigger tech diamond trigger
Shoot with my Silencerco Omega suppressor
SLR adjustable gas block
