help with barrel choice

[BryanRT360 2]

Looking for a 18" fluted or dimpled.  

 

I like these 2.  Any feedback on them? A bit pricey, so I'm open to recommendations

 

http://faxonfirearms.com/18-flame-fluted-5-56-nato-rifle-length-416-r-stainless-steel-qpq/

 

http://www.shop.dezarms.com/product.sc;jsessionid=F1894AD615E5C187F022492588092115.m1plqscsfapp06?productId=190

 

Second one is not threaded, a plus (I guess)

[Malsua 1,422]

The first one looks like a Slim Jim.  Too bad the Macho Man is dead, he could be the perfect spokesman.   The second looks like an end mill.

 

If you're going to pick one of those two, pick the one that looks the most like your lower.  I will say that I'm partial to big fat bright stainless bull barrels.

[Schrödinger's cat 87]

Faxon makes good barrels for the money. Black Hole Weaponry makes excellent barrels and so does White Oak.

[mikeyjones 88]

What's this gun being built for? Plinking? Range toy? 3 gun? SHTF? HD?

[BryanRT360 2]

The first one looks like a Slim Jim.  Too bad the Macho Man is dead, he could be the perfect spokesman.   The second looks like an end mill.

 

If you're going to pick one of those two, pick the one that looks the most like your lower.  I will say that I'm partial to big fat bright stainless bull barrels.

 

O yeah!

Faxon makes good barrels for the money. Black Hole Weaponry makes excellent barrels and so does White Oak.

Thanks 

 

What's this gun being built for? Plinking? Range toy? 3 gun? shtf, HD.

I'm not exactly sure. Lol   I wanted to do another build. At first it was gonna be a cheap as possible, but that went out the window..   I already have 2 AR's with 16" barrels. RRA Hbar/1:9/free float, and a 6920  colt. Also have a 9mm AR.   

 

This will be going on a Aero lower and enhanced upper and a 15" free float handguard.    

[mikeyjones 88]

O yeah!

Thanks 

 

I'm not exactly sure. Lol   I wanted to do another build. At first it was gonna be a cheap as possible, but that went out the window..   I already have 2 AR's with 16" barrels. RRA Hbar/1:9/free float, and a 6920  colt. Also have a 9mm AR.   

 

This will be going on a Aero lower and enhanced upper and a 15" free float handguard.    

 

 

You might want to figure that out first.  Faxon makes good stuff as does Battle Arms Development, Black Hole, etc.  But the type of barrel and the brand depend a lot on what you intend to do w/ the rifle.  

 

For instance if you're shooting mostly 55gn, go with a 1:8 or 1:9 twist. That will already limit your choices.   Just work down the selection process like that.

[BryanRT360 2]

You might want to figure that out first.  Faxon makes good stuff as does Battle Arms Development, Black Hole, etc.  But the type of barrel and the brand depend a lot on what you intend to do w/ the rifle.  

 

For instance if you're shooting mostly 55gn, go with a 1:8 or 1:9 twist. That will already limit your choices.   Just work down the selection process like that.

I was definitely thinking 1:8 in either wylde or NATO chamber..  want to shoot sub moa.  No threads preferred so I can change things up without cutting up a 80$ brake. I like the look of the twisted flutes or dimples (form over function in this case)  but it's not like you'll see much of it with a 15" handguard.  Will probably cerakote the barrel as well.

[Schrödinger's cat 87]

BHW is semi custom so you can have them do whatever you want. They are also very accurate, and easy to clean because of the polygonal rifling.

[BryanRT360 2]

BHW is semi custom so you can have them do whatever you want. They are also very accurate, and easy to clean because of the polygonal rifling.

Fuck! I need to put the internet down. Lol

[Purple Patrick 638]

I'm very happy with my faxon lightweight barrel

 

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[checko 180]

I just put the flame fluted barrel on my SPR build. Unfortunately I haven't gotten a chance to test it. I had reservations in the beginning about the weight compared to other spr barrels but the rep assured me this barrel was designed for this purpose And the flutes will do their job. I'll let you know if I take it out soon.

 

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[MartyZ 697]

Check out Ballistics Advantage. I know they are not a well known brand but have great reviews and i'm getting sub-moa out of mine, they are owned by aero.

 

 

Edit: Not sure if they have fluted or dimpled though.

[BryanRT360 2]

Cool

 

I just put the flame fluted barrel on my SPR build. Unfortunately I haven't gotten a chance to test it. I had reservations in the beginning about the weight compared to other spr barrels but the rep assured me this barrel was designed for this purpose And the flutes will do their job. I'll let you know if I take it out soon.


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Cool, keep me posted.

 

It will look similar to yours when it's done.

 

[the_stranger 13]

I ended up with a White Oak - 18" SPR Barrel Rifle-Gas 1-8 Twist. Target crown and had them flute and bead blast it.

[Schrödinger's cat 87]

Nice !

[BryanRT360 2]

I decided on the faxon 18" flame fluted..  waiting a a few more parts and than I'll slap it all together.

 

I'm now looking for some opinions on the color scheme.

 

Handguard, upper/lower are cerakoted FDE.

 

Stock, grip, buis, trigger guard is Foliage green.

 

I have a can of foliage green Duracoat,  and

    I was thinking of coating the barrel/brake/gas block and all the small parts, mag release, bolt catch, safety, take-down etc.. also some color filling on the engravings.

 

Or should I leave all the fore mentioned as is, ie black.

 

[BryanRT360 2]

Yes I know.

[BryanRT360 2]

So I went ahead and duracoat'd the fore mentioned parts( thanks for your opinions , or lack of...)

 

She's just about done,  just need to take my geissele SD3G trigger group from another gun and stick it in this one. 

 

I'm also waiting for my Aero lightweight scope mount to show up..  not sure which power scope I'm gonna use, I have a 3-9 and a 4-12 on hand.

 

Parts list:

Aero Precision gen 2 lower 

Aero Precision enhanced upper 

Aero Precision 15" handguard

Faxon 18"  5.56 1-8twist flame fluted barrel

Strike industries lower parts kit , w/ 60/90 ambi safety, enhanced bolt catch and Mag release

Aero Precision upper parts kit

Ds arms low pro gas block

Black Rain Ordnance nickel boron BCG

PA-m472 brake

Magpul foliage green: buis, fixed stock, pistol grip, trigger guard.

 

 

[Purple Patrick 638]

Looks pretty good dude I like the 2 tone

 

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[Schrödinger's cat 87]

Sweet ! It's got a really unique look.

[BryanRT360 2]

Looks pretty good dude I like the 2 tone

 

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Thanks

Sweet ! It's got a really unique look.

Yes it does. Not sure how I feel about it but it's growing on me.   

[Eric. 9]

It's hideous.  I'm not a fan of that color combo.

[BryanRT360 2]

It's hideous.  I'm not a fan of that color combo.

Do you think Olive drab would have been a better choice? Something else?  I already have a black 6920 with FDE furniture. I wanted something different, guess I hit that nail on the head.LMAO

[Krdshrk 3,877]

 

 

At first I looked at the photo and was like - why do you have an orange tip on the barrel?  It's not an Airsoft gun

[mikeyjones 88]

At first I looked at the photo and was like - why do you have an orange tip on the barrel?  It's not an Airsoft gun

 

I've seen barrels ship with something similar to that to protect the threads.

[Schrödinger's cat 87]

My barrel has one on both sides and there are no threads. It's from BHW

[BryanRT360 2]

I've seen barrels ship with something similar to that to protect the threads.

Yup,  came with rubber caps on threads and the extension

[BryanRT360 2]

So I went ahead and duracoat'd the fore mentioned parts( thanks for your opinions , or lack of...)

 

She's just about done,  just need to take my geissele SD3G trigger group from another gun and stick it in this one. 

 

I'm also waiting for my Aero lightweight scope mount to show up..  not sure which power scope I'm gonna use, I have a 3-9 and a 4-12 on hand.

 

Parts list:

Aero Precision gen 2 lower 

Aero Precision enhanced upper 

Aero Precision 15" handguard

Faxon 18"  5.56 1-8twist flame fluted barrel

Strike industries lower parts kit , w/ 60/90 ambi safety, enhanced bolt catch and Mag release

Aero Precision upper parts kit

Ds arms low pro gas block

Black Rain Ordnance nickel boron BCG

PA-m472 brake

Magpul foliage green: buis, fixed stock, pistol grip, trigger guard.

 

 

The paint is still fresh in this pic.  I believe it will settle down a bit after it cures. I think the dust cover and Mag put it over the top..    If I end up really hating it I can swap some furniture around and make it all fde.

 

It looks a little better in this picture

 

[Schrödinger's cat 87]

That's a nice family photo for sure. The new on is just that weird uncle everyone has. Lol

[Eric. 9]

Do you think Olive drab would have been a better choice? Something else? I already have a black 6920 with FDE furniture. I wanted something different, guess I hit that nail on the head.LMAO

From a practical side, FDE or Olive drab was intended to blend in with the landscape. You know, camoflage. FDE is the polar opposite of Olive D.

 

Persoanlly, i would just paint the olive, black.