New Spikes upper w/ hammer forged FN manufacturered barrel

[JeepDriver]

AR15.com Link

I've stayed away from Spikes until now. But these grabed my interest.

A little pricey due to the coated BCG, but what the hell. Should make a nice light shooter.

 

[lx1x]

very nice.. maybe my upper for the spikes lower from group buy.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Oh I like that if it only came without the front sight!

 

[clandestine]

That 1/2" claim is going to bite them in the arse. People are going to be shooting crap ammo and when it dont to 1/2MOA they will go all over the internet and say Spikes is crap.

Ive been touting them for the last 2 years only because their current stuff is outstanding. I like what I see here.

 

[clandestine]

Oh I like that if it only came without the front sight!

All good AR's have Factory Pinned FSB, just chop the tower.

 

[Slimjim]

Now if only i can get this LWRC upper sold, i'll have the scratch to cover one of these.

 

[hole punch]

i'll def be keeping an eye on AIMSurplus for these. If I've got the $ when they're in I'll be picking one up for one of my new lowers.

 

[Russ D]

That 1/2" claim is going to bite them in the arse. People are going to be shooting crap ammo and when it dont to 1/2MOA they will go all over the internet and say Spikes is crap.

Ive been touting them for the last 2 years only because their current stuff is outstanding. I like what I see here.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

All good AR's have Factory Pinned FSB, just chop the tower.

Ya its not the chopping its a nice rail block for a flip BUIS I want, I may have to compromise on this one though.

 

[mikec]

Is FN known as a great barrel maker?

 

[Russ D]

Is it me or are they directly after Noveske when they start talking about barrels made to m249 spec?

 

[JeepDriver]

Is it me or are they directly after Noveske when they start talking about barrels made to m249 spec?

That was my first thought. The accuracy claim is interesting, however they left themselves an out with the optic, ammo & shooter remark.

Either way, they got me for one.

 

[Bootknife]

I just ordered one also, may put my can on it and see how it works!

 

[Jimbob2.0]

That 1/2" claim is going to bite them in the arse. People are going to be shooting crap ammo and when it dont to 1/2MOA they will go all over the internet and say Spikes is crap.

Ive been touting them for the last 2 years only because their current stuff is outstanding. I like what I see here.

By the way I was thinking that with Kies as I looked at the 7.62*39 upper! Hmmm how likely?

That said I can get sub MOA groups out of a bolt gun with Golden Tiger so who knows.

 

[knownalien]

1) this sounds like a great price. I own two AR's with the nickel boron treatment in all of the BCG AND upper. The set is over $400! mine require no lube, and I suspect the spike's shouldn't need it either. In fact, if you use lube, you are kinda losing one of the nickel boron's benefits.

2) does FN = FNH?? If so, then yes they are great makers of barrels!

 

[mikec]

1) this sounds like a great price. I own two AR's with the nickel boron treatment in all of the BCG AND upper. The set is over $400! mine require no lube, and I suspect the spike's shouldn't need it either. In fact, if you use lube, you are kinda losing one of the nickel boron's benefits.

2) does FN = FNH?? If so, then yes they are great makers of barrels!

Yes and no, it's FNH's US subsidiary, not a Belgian barrel.

Let's not forget that FN made some 2 grove FAL barrels in decades past. They met combat standards, but the rifles were not used for long range sniping or competition.

Also, are M249's match grade? Or are they talking about the number of rounds a barrel will provide "acceptable" combat accuracy and function? What is the accuracy spec for a 249 at say 200 meters?

 

[clandestine]

1) this sounds like a great price. I own two AR's with the nickel boron treatment in all of the BCG AND upper. The set is over $400! mine require no lube, and I suspect the spike's shouldn't need it either. In fact, if you use lube, you are kinda losing one of the nickel boron's benefits.

2) does FN = FNH?? If so, then yes they are great makers of barrels!

NiB still requires lube and your accelerating the wear on your gun if you dont lube it.

 

[jawn]

NiB still requires lube and your accelerating the wear on your gun if you dont lube it.

This. It is significantly easier to clean though.

 

[Nemesis]

Yes and no, it's FNH's US subsidiary, not a Belgian barrel.

Let's not forget that FN made some 2 grove FAL barrels in decades past. They met combat standards, but the rifles were not used for long range sniping or competition.

Also, are M249's match grade? Or are they talking about the number of rounds a barrel will provide "acceptable" combat accuracy and function? What is the accuracy spec for a 249 at say 200 meters?

2 grove barrels can be pretty accurate. most all springfield 1903s and remington 03A3/A4s had 2 grove barrels, like the A4 that i have...and its was made to be a sniper rifle...as well as these pattern rifles were known for the accuracy.

NiB still requires lube and your accelerating the wear on your gun if you dont lube it.

i dont even like running my AK's without lube...although, i have...about 500 rounds or so lubeless in the SGL, mainly just to accelerate the break in process (in theory, at least)

 

[Maverick0313]

Hmmm......maybe worth a shot....bad pun....