jhninkin Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'm new to the whole ar world and i'm looking to get a rifle for hunting. Is an 18" in barrel too short for hunting. I only ask because the $300 difference between a 18 and a 22 is quite appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang1952 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I run a DPMS LR308A2 carbine home build with a 16 inch barrel with no ill effects. I’ve put her out to three hundred yards with some very good groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang1952 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I run a DPMS LR308A2 carbine home build with a 16 inch barrel with no ill effects. I’ve put her out to three hundred yards with some very good groups. On another note I like the way a carbine fits my three wheeler. I really don’t have to worry about it getting caught in the brush because it doesn’t hang off the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 18" is not a bad choice , but a 16" will do as good & lighter . Quicker to bring up or swing , just a little . Both Barrels are good choices for a hunting rifle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 What they said welcome to the forum feel free to post up in the intro area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 JH all of my 308's are 16" cept one and its 18"....you will have a great hunter with either one im sure Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 There are three whitetails in my freezer that were taken this year between 150 and 225 yards with my 18" Faxon barrel. On the range it is in the kill zone at 400 yards 100% of the time as long as I don't screw up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhninkin Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks looks like im getting an 18" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Schuyler Arms is having a moving sale. Here are some incredible prices on 308AR barrels.http://www.schuylerarmsco.com/catalog.php?category=108269 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankh252 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Schuyler Arms is having a moving sale. Here are some incredible prices on 308AR barrels.http://www.schuylerarmsco.com/catalog.php?category=108269Crap that's a good price. Might have to rethink my leaning toward the Bartlein and give the SA a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankh252 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Schuyler Arms is having a moving sale. Here are some incredible prices on 308AR barrels.http://www.schuylerarmsco.com/catalog.php?category=108269Thanks for the tip, mineralman. Just fyi to anyone thinking of grabbing one for the astounding price of $144, I can account for SA being down one count on their 18" GT-profile Ballistic Advantage barrel inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaxonNathan Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks for the tip, mineralman. Just fyi to anyone thinking of grabbing one for the astounding price of $144, I can account for SA being down one count on their 18" GT-profile Ballistic Advantage barrel inventory.Nuts. Hope we can earn your business next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankh252 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nuts. Hope we can earn your business next time!You're not out of the running yet. Still getting a 16" for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankh252 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Nuts. Hope we can earn your business next time!In fact, I have your $259 LR308 16" stainless on my radar :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.