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Is it jsut me or is krieger the best barrel for accuracy. seems like everyone who has one can pull off some sub MOA constantly
 
Well Krieger, along with Hart and Lilja make some of the best barrels around, and not just for AR's. Before I get jumped on I know there are other manufacturers but those are the only ones that I have personal experience with. Anyway, here is my rifle. SI Defense lower, Mega Machine upper, Lilja 24" SS match bull barrel, Timney trigger 3 lbs., Young Mfg. NM chrome BCG, YHM tube, Magpul PRS, grip, trigger guard, chrome silicone buffer spring with Spike's buffer, Nightforce NSX 3.5x15x50 MLR, A.R.M.S. #35 QD track mount base w/rings, and Harris bipod.

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helz_mcfugly said:
Is it jsut me or is krieger the best barrel for accuracy. seems like everyone who has one can pull off some sub MOA constantly
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I have two bolt action rifles with Krieger barrels, one in .308 Win and one in .300 Win Mag. Both rifles are very accurate out to 600 yards producing 3/4 MOA 20-shot groups (furthest I've shot with them so far). I don't know if Krieger barrels are necessary for an AR though. I'm not as good a shot as otrman but I have a DPMS 24" fluted heavy stainless barrel on the AR below and it'll shoot sub MOA 5-shot groups at 100, 200 and 300 yards consistently. That's with a 77gr SMK bullet and either IMR 4895 or Varget powder.

AR details: DPMS upper with 24" stainless fluted heavy barrel (1:8 twist), Bushmaster lower, Timney 3lb single stage trigger, Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm M1 FFP TMR reticle, LaRue QD LT-104 scope mount, PRI M84 Gas Buster charging handle with Military Big Latch, Troy folding HK style front and battle rear BUIS, MAGPUL PRS stock, MAGPUL PMAGs, MAGPUL MOE grip, Bushmaster varminter handguard, Harris bipod.

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ortman, I have the same Timney trigger as you but I notice that you have something I don't ... a KNS hammer and trigger pin kit. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on that upgrade. Did you still use the four set screws inside the Timney trigger housing or are they redundant with the KNS kit?

Thanks.
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since I finally finished getting everything I wanted for it (for now), there are some updated pics :)
 
1858, you still have to use the 4 set screws in the trigger. This is my first venture with a drop-in trigger in a AR and was concerned that if the set screws did somehow manage to loosen one or both of the pins could come out rendering the rifle useless. The KNS pins eliminate that worry. Even if the set screws loosen the trigger will still function, I checked. Probably a non-issue but I figured 40.00 is cheap insurance and I kinda like the way they look on the rifle. Sometimes I kinda over think things a little, lol. Those Krieger barrels do get pricey, around 600.00 drop-in ready, about the same for Hart, the Lilja barrel was under 500.00 shipped. As shown by the groups their barrels are no joke. DPMS uses very good barrels too.
 
ortman, thanks for the tip. Those KNS kits are $30 at Midway so I'll think about it (for the reasons that you mentioned). One of the benefits of the Timney drop-in trigger is that the trigger and hammer pins don't rotate as they do/can for factory or other aftermarket triggers. This eliminates wear on the holes in the receiver where the pins reside.

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That was one of the things I liked about the Timney is that the trigger and hammer did not ride on the factory pins. So I guess instead of being anti-rotation pins I'm using them as anti-fall out pins, lol. I've have Timneys in several rifles in the past and loved them, 1st in an AR and so far I'm not disappointed.
 
I have a timney in a Mauser 98 .308 that I made into a nice benchrest rifle. you can set that thing to fire with mind control. its crazy how sensitve you can make them. I love the Timney, I have a Jewel 2 stage in my Ar. I love it as well but if I had known the timneys were so good I would have saved myself alot of money and went with that in my AR. the jewel is an awesome trigger dont get me wrong but for WAY less money i could have went with a Timney that would have felt just as nice.
 
I'll update mine since it has changed since you guys have last seen it. Also, forgive the bathroom pics, the best lighting is in there.

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helz_mcfugly said:
I have a timney in a Mauser 98 .308 that I made into a nice benchrest rifle. I love the Timney, I have a Jewel 2 stage in my Ar.
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I like the 3lb single stage Timney in my AR pictured above so I bought another Timney (solid trigger) for my POF. I haven't installed it yet and now am wondering if a 3lb single stage is the way to go for a carbine that I plan to use in three-gun matches. I've heard that the Timney may not be reliable with that kind of heavy use but I haven't seen any evidence presented other than anecdotal stuff. However, it's got me thinking about the Geissele DMR trigger. Talking of Jewell triggers, all three of my Remington 700s have Jewell triggers ... easily the best 700 trigger on the planet ... and yes, I have an X-Mark Pro too.

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I just finished making changes to this one today.

Colt 6940
Magpul CTR stock
Magpul MOE grip
Magpul XTM rail covers
Magpul ASAP Sling adapter
Troy Flip up rear sight
Tango Down Battlegrip
Surefire X300 light
Aimpoint Comp M3 (4 MOA)

The only thing left to upgrade is the sling itself. I am waiting on an MS2 sling but no place has them right now. =\
 
Thanks Speed.
She is a hell of a shooter. So far I have clocked about 2500-3000 rounds without a single issue except one FTF that I traced back to a faulty mag. Also I have only cleaned it once. :D
 
1858, Just a thought for your carbine, look at the Timney trigger for the AR-10 in 4 lb. pull, it will work in AR-15's. The only knock with the Timney AR-15 trigger has been some reports of it not firing mil. spec. ammo with the hardened primers. Direct words from phone call with Timney is if you have that issue is to replace with the AR-10 trigger, hammer and hammer springs are slightly heaver. I ran 20 rds. of 62 gr. S109 mil surplus thru mine just to see and every one went boom.
 
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The only knock with the Timney AR-15 trigger has been some reports of it not firing mil. spec. ammo with the hardened primers.
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Ortman, Is Federal XM193 considered to be mil.spec with M41 primers? According to Federal's web site, XM193 is manufactured to military "visual" standards whatever that means.

http://www.federalpremium.com/resources/xm193.aspx

Anyway, I shot ten rounds of XM193 from the AR above with no issues. I'd agree with Federal's accuracy claim of 2 MOA (at 100 yards at least).

Thanks for the tip re the AR10 trigger.

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I like my setup for long-range coyotes to about 500 yds.--an ISSI AR .223AI 26" Hart 9-twist, Bushmaster lower. I'm using the old DPMS VLD magazine and shooting the JLK 65 Low Drag at 3050 mv. Adapted the reticle in the PFI 3-9x 22 Long-Rifle Rapid Reticle for the trajectory of my load.

Pics are on longrangehunting.com in the article "L-R coyotes a custom AR and the little scope that could."
 
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