TanklessPro
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But what do they really mean? Does that mean only from name brand manufacturers? Is there companies to stay away from? And how much should you spend, $100 for a bcg? $200 for a barrel?
Does $ equal quality?????jeremy, that answer is nonsensical. most people will never even touch an AR, much less shoot one. the OP wasn't asking about most people. please reread his question.
tankless, i mean,
if you want accuracy, that comes from a quality barrel with a properly cut chamber and a square bolt. if those aren't right, nothing else on the rifle will fix it.
if you want reliability, again, most of the problems people have (if you exclude ammo, magazines and lube) are with the BCG and barrel
the wear parts are also the barrel, extractor, gas rings and bolt, so if you get quality ones, they'll last longer.
Does $ equal quality?????
I already own a Sig M400 and a Ruger SR556. I would like something a little more precise but no need for a match gun.What are you using it for ? 500 yards on coyotes ? Or range fun with zombie apocalypse accuracy ? Because you can spend entry level money and get a really good rifle or spend a lot more and get incremental improvement, IMO.
I have 2 ARs both colt complete 6720 and 6920 uppers on home built LMT lowers. Nearly identical both 5.56 chambers 1/7 twist barrels one is heavy and one is pencil profile. I have a bolt gun for hunting so my use is plinking and fun but I get good accuracy from the colt barrels. I have shot squirrels at 50-100 yards with them. I figure thats good enough for the end times. They are not match rifles and i know that. I paid about $700 delivered NIB for each upper including colt full auto grade BCG. FWIW
Again though. What are YOUR goals with this rifle ?
I already own a Sig M400 and a Ruger SR556. I would like something a little more precise but no need for a match gun.
I have thought about 300 blackout but the cost is too high,so I guess I will stay 5.56. I know I can reload the 5.56 brass. I want this build to be a rifle and may build a 300 pistol next.Do you want it to be 5.56/.223? If you want accuracy, don't go for something which is chrome lined. Stainless is usually what the precision barrels are built with because it is easier to machine.
I have a 20" Green Mountain barrel on one of my ARs. I only have iron sights on it, so I'm not trying to shoot ultra-small groups at long ranges. I have been able to hit everything I've aimed at, though.dprice3844444 said:http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/ar-15-m...rifle-barrels/ green mountain barrels,quality barrels,reasonable prices, chrome lined. melonited barrels are good,also. i like a quality chrome/nickel boron,np3 coated bolt carrier for ease of cleaning and wear issues.if you can afford it,strip the upper and send it to robar for an np3 treatment.cuts wear and makes sure it will work in extreme cold conditions.
But what do they really mean? Does that mean only from name brand manufacturers? Is there companies to stay away from? And how much should you spend, $100 for a bcg? $200 for a barrel?
I was looking at just under $200 for the BCG and around $300 for the barrel (16", mid-length gas system)...so right around $500 for bothAnd how much should you spend, $100 for a bcg? $200 for a barrel?
As with everything, you usually pay for quality...but just because something is expensive doesn't mean it is quality.
I'd go as far as saying, don't even consider one which isn't MPI and HPTIf you want to ensure a higher level of reliability look for a bolt that is MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) and HPT (High Pressure Tested)