Varmit barrel set-up for my AR-15

[Lennyjoe]

Along with looking for a bolt action rifle I am interested in getting a heavy barrel upper assembly for my AR-15 in .223. Say around 20 or 24" with a free floating handguard and most likely a bipod. Twist rate as well. Looking to shoot mid range bullets as well.

So whats the best product going? I see Model1 and others in Shotgun news all the time as well as Bushmaster and RRA but dont know whats the better way to go.

Whats your inputs?

 

[lycanthrope]

For accuracy in the general manufacturers arena, it's the Olympic UltraMatch barrel. For varmint bullets in the 55gr range your best twist will be around 1:9-1:10. A tighter twist would work as well.

Model 1 is great for plinking but on the cheap side for long range accuracy. Bushy has a chrome lined barrel which is also not for tack driving. The RRA stainless varmint barrels are a nice compromise and pretty good.

Of course you can always go custom with someone like JP Enterprises etc.

 

[ToxicSports]

Well,

My Bushmaster SS Varmint is sweet and deadly. However, I'm looking into getting another varmint rifle and I found these guys:

http://www.star15.com/


I've been reading a lot of positive things about the DoubleStar rifles and I think that they are going to be part of my next AR-15 groundhog, coyote...etc extermination program.

You can check out the custom DoubleStar barreled uppers at:

http://www.jtdistributing.com/index.shtml

Here is a little informal review on different HB varmint rifles:

http://www.gunblast.com/AR15_HBARs.htm

But, this is my opinioin. Rock River and Model 1 also build really good equipment so don't take my word for it.

As for ROT, the BM's 1-9 has been very accurate with 50gr ballistic tips and 62gr fmj ammo. I believe that the suggested range of ammo weight is up to 75 gr. I really haven't had a need for anything heavier than the 62gr so I can't help you with info on the heavy stuff.

I have shot some lighter PMC frangible stuff with a few Groundhog kills @ around 50 yards. I think it weighed 32gr.

TS

 

[Chris Rhines]

Why not go custom, and get exactly what you want?

www.ar15barrels.com

- Chris

 

[Harry Tuttle]

another vote for Randall Rausch's www.AR15barrels.com

i may get a 6.8 from him this summer