Tim

[iitiimothyii]

I'm looking at building a 308 ar for hunting and was wondering what barrels you guys would recommend 

[ARTrooper]

Faxon, criterion, or ballistic advantage. Cant go wrong with those 3 and good prices.

[iitiimothyii]

What size barrel I was thinking 18" and I've heard that stainless barrels are better for accuracy 

[Armed Eye Doc]

Welcome Tim.

 

[Armed Eye Doc]

What are you hunting and at what distances?  A 16 or 18 inch barrel should give you plenty of accuracy and velocity for almost any situation.   These rifles can get heavy in a hurry, especially if you are carrying them around.

[ARTrooper]

For length and contour, that depends on uses and range ypu plan on shooting it at, as well as personal preference. So what do you plan using it for more specifically than just hunting?

Here is a link that will help explain things a little better with stainless vs crome moly. It is a start on learning the different metals.

https://ballisticadvantage.com/blog/what-type-of-barrel-should-i-choose

[iitiimothyii]

I was going to use it to hunt deer and that's normally at 100 to 150 yards but I would love to do a sheep hunt one day and definitely some hog hunts. I would also be doing plenty of target shooting for fun

[ARTrooper]

I think a 16 in barrel would do just fine, certainly wouldnt need anything longer than 18 incher. Also probably light to medium contour to try and keep the weight down.

Did your questions about barrel materials get answered by the link?

[Sisco]

2 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

Welcome Tim.

 

 

[iitiimothyii]

Yes sir I think I'm going to go with a steel barrel because I hunt in some cold places so I think itll perform a little bit better for me

[ARTrooper]

Honestly, i have hunted in -30 degree weather with basically any type of barrel you can think of. The biggest difference i have noticed is stainless is easier to maintain. Also better accuracy, although my stainless barrels are of a higher quality so i cant say that is comparable. And these days it seems like most barrels are shooting sub 2 moa easily

[98Z5V]

16" Wilson Combat.  Done.

My $0.02.

Edited December 29, 2019 by 98Z5V

[ARTrooper]

32 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

16" Wilson Combat.  Done.

My $0.02.

Wow Tom, only putting in 2 cents? Usually it is a wealth of knowledge and we cant get you to shut up. 

[98Z5V]

2 minutes ago, ARTrooper said:

Wow Tom, only putting in 2 cents? Usually it is a wealth of knowledge and we cant get you to shut up. 

I think what was mentioned was enough, man...   That barrel will do him proud, for what he wants and needs it to do - even at distance... 

[392heminut]

 

[ARTrooper]

1 hour ago, 98Z5V said:

I think what was mentioned was enough, man...   That barrel will do him proud, for what he wants and needs it to do - even at distance... 

Fair enough, where is the best place to get it though? 

[98Z5V]

11 minutes ago, ARTrooper said:

Fair enough, where is the best place to get it though? 

Are you even serious, or are you fucking around here?  Best place to get a Wilson Combat barrel?  You have to be joking me, Eric.

[98Z5V]

6 hours ago, iitiimothyii said:

I was going to use it to hunt deer and that's normally at 100 to 150 yards but I would love to do a sheep hunt one day and definitely some hog hunts. I would also be doing plenty of target shooting for fun

Wilson Combat 16" Ranger profile or Recon Tactical profile. Either one.   That will fit your bill, right there. 

Fuk is going on here, with you, @ARTrooper?... 

[iitiimothyii]

Any opinions on fluted vs not fluted

[ARTrooper]

1 hour ago, 98Z5V said:

Wilson Combat 16" Ranger profile or Recon Tactical profile. Either one.   That will fit your bill, right there. 

Fuk is going on here, with you, @ARTrooper?... 

Haha just hear to help. I blame all the sh1t talking and brotherly love on the beer. 

[RedRiverII]

Wilson Combat barrels on sale right now $50-$60 off.  Pick one and go. SOAB I had to go look and now I see the 6.5 Grendel on sale as well.  Dang they got me again those wallet drainers.  You would think we'd have a ''  The correct answers for the Mrs. ",  "  Ways to avoid the Dog House"  section.  Tim most of the folks mentioned have excellent quality barrels that will 'go' for many thousands of rounds and serve your interests well.  An 18" does give you a little more speed,  and a 16" has taken beaucoup deer.  Best of Luck.

[Ravenworks]

I scored a 16" BA from Primary arms last week for $119 shipped.

Wilson is good stuff but if you're in no hurry you can catch a sale at Primary arms about every other week.

https://www.primaryarms.com/ballistic-advantage-ar-10-308-16-mid-length-barrel-5-8x24-babl308003m