Faxon 308 barrel question

[BradMacc82]

Was going to suggest Black Hole, as they make a good shooting barrel as well. But for a 18" .308 tube it looks to be right about $340, give or take.

 

[Speed3]

Problem is the funding issue, in regards to what I could get past the wifey.

As much as I'd like a Shilen, Bartlein, etc... I can't justify it for a while, if at all because of the financial hit. I don't need 1/4 MOA, I just need to be able to hit 1-1.5 MOA consistently.

And yes I was asking about a 308 AR 10 barrel. Thanks for noticing and getting it back on track, Brad and speed.

Shooting 1.5- 2 MOA at 600 isn't so easy, wind effects you more than you would think. If you want real world hits at 9.5" -12.5" means your gun should probably shoot 1/2 to 3/4" at 100.

I will do some digging to see of I can find something decent for $300ish.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Was going to suggest Black Hole, as they make a good shooting barrel as well. But for a 18" .308 tube it looks to be right about $340, give or take.

I looked at BHW and seriously thought about them and then I saw the lead time. Ouch...

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Shooting 1.5- 2 MOA at 600 isn't so easy, wind effects you more than you would think. If you want real world hits at 9.5" -12.5" means your gun should probably shoot 1/2 to 3/4" at 100.

I will do some digging to see of I can find something decent for $300ish.

Many thanks!

 

[Speed3]

Many thanks!

You can get a kreiger blank for $325 lol

I'm not having much luck

 

[DaemonAssassin]

You can get a kreiger blank for $325 lol

I'm not having much luck

Might have to go BHW for about 350.

 

[BradMacc82]

I looked at BHW and seriously thought about them and then I saw the lead time. Ouch...

Brownells. Criterion barrels in stock, sub $350.


http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/index.htm?avs|Make_3=AR+xzzx308


You're welcome.

 

[Speed3]

Brownells. Criterion barrels in stock, sub $350.


http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/index.htm?avs|Make_3=AR+xzzx308


You're welcome.

Those are in 6.5CM though?

 

[BradMacc82]

Those are in 6.5CM though?

They have one in 6.5cm, but I'm seeing the standard .308win chambering.

 

[Boss94]

They have one in 6.5cm, but I'm seeing the standard .308win chambering.

I think you guys mean 6.5 mm not cm

 

[Boss94]

By the way Brad Mac What was the hurry Saturday morning ? LOL.

 

[BradMacc82]

I think you guys mean 6.5 mm not cm

Shorthand for 6.5 Creedmoor.

By the way Brad Mac What was the hurry Saturday morning ? LOL.

Saturday morning? Don't think I was running late to work, more likely me just wasting gas and making loud noises as usual...

 

[Boss94]

Gotcha !!! LOL

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Brownells. Criterion barrels in stock, sub $350.


http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/barrel-parts/rifle-barrels/index.htm?avs|Make_3=AR+xzzx308


You're welcome.

Well it is down to BHW or Criterion form Brownell's. Thanks Brad.

 

[BradMacc82]

No prob, I enjoy spending other peoples money.


It REALLY comes down to, do you want to wait?

 

[DaemonAssassin]

No prob, I enjoy spending other peoples money.


It REALLY comes down to, do you want to wait?

It seems as if BHW has gotten their stuff in stock, but if I want the black peen coating thing, it will take 1-2 weeks, but that is tolerable.

I'm kind of up in the air. Both are roughly the same price. Both are 18" and mid-length.

 

[Pinecone]

Wait a while, save some lunch money, get a better barrel.

But I understand your situation. But fall more into the Buy Once, Cry Once camp.

Too many times I have bought, then ended up buying again.

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

IIRC DA, I recommended the Criterion barrel weeks ago the last time .308 barrels came up.

 

[Tconfo]

Didn't we do a group buy from bhw a while back and a lot of guys had problems with them being out of spec?

 

[Tconfo]

I'm sorry. It must have been head down products. I can't really remember