Haystack Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 On my introduction post I got 10+/- barrel makers, but no 100% definitive which is the best. I've read Mike Rock and 5R from Obermeyer are up their, but Boots is out several months on shipping and Walther is 8+ months. If I cannot decide on a specific maker I'll probably go with a Rainier Arms UltraMatch due yo its availability. I want superior accuracy, and longevity. Not quite thread a needle at 1K but hit a 10 inch plate several times. Even if I buy an ULTRAMATCH now and get on the list for Walther or another maker. So I in effect am pre-accurizing to all of yalls own annoyance. I despise having a "best no less" mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Haystack, I hate to tell you this but there isn't any #1 barrel maker. You can buy two barrels with the exact same specifications, SN# 000001 and SN# 000002 from Whoevermanufacturing and #1 might shoot 3/4" MOA , #2 might do 3/8". If anyone tells you that Whoevermanufacturing is the absolute best & most accurate barrel they're full of crap! IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 But who is the most respectable manufacturer. I understand anomalies in manufacturing that can add or detract from the intended use of the part / component in question. But who has the most use and accuracy bias overall? Lothar Walther (guessing from Larue's inherant sub m.o.a. out of the box) or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Kreiger and get on the waiting list for one and buy the Rainier Ultramatch and keep it until thn other barrel comes through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Always! Always! Always....double-check headspace if you change barrels. Or, buy a new bolt when you change barrels. AR's are pretty forgiving......but it's always best to play it safe. A set of headspace gauge's are only about 100 bucks (or less). A pretty good deal, to save your hands or face. Just throwin it out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra644 Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Also look into Lilja he makes good stuff not at long on the waiting list. I would say the most I see advertised and that are know would be the following. These are listed as they come to memory and not by order of best or worst. I hope this helps alot will depend on your barrel length and what you want to do or how long you want to wait. Krieger / Criterion Bartlein Rock Creek Hart Lilja Douglas Lothar Wather Ranier Arms Ultr match which is a Shilien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I've read Krieger and Lothar Walther are the best as far as reputation for a manufacturer and Rainier as a completion/distribution company have incredibly high remarks for customer service and out of the box reliability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I've read Krieger and Lothar Walther are the best as far as reputation for a manufacturer and Rainier as a completion/distribution company have incredibly high remarks for customer service and out of the box reliability I'd personally go with Krieger, but I have a business related bias against LW, so take it for what it's worth.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Brother Zebra has a solid list there.I take it were talkin .308 barrels.In 5.56 you could add White Oaks Armament.Hey doesn't Mike @ Dane Armory make barrels??? I would vouch for him cause he is a standup guy.Just my 2 mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yes .308/7.62 barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra644 Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lilja, Krieger and Criterion barrels are available for purchase now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Call Proof Research and ask about their carbon fiber wrapped Satern barrels. Superior quality and performance made to your exact specs. You really can't find a "better" barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I will probably order a barrel sometime this week. What twist rate should I buy? 1:10 or 1:12 or split the difference at 1:11.25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Go with 1:10, your life will be much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Found a Krieger 1:10 20 inch barrel "had 200 rounds through it; bolt an barrel". Its an Armalite bcg and barrel and it says that it has been headspaced for the barrel. But its starting ia $500 and buy now is $1K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 You now realize that if you buy that barrel, you must go with an Armalite patterned receiver, or a Mega set which can use either pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra644 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 If you go to Krieger's web site they price out to spec for the barrel ect. If that's the route you are gonna go , trust me brother spend the money hand have it done right the first time the way you want it done. It will save you cash and heart ache in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haystack Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Mega MaTen will accept either bcg/bolt. But bcg/bolt must be the same style. Using a MaTen standard set. Edited July 22, 2013 by Haystack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Add Heart and Satern to that list of great barrels. I would get cut rifled if you can though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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