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What barrel??
« on: December 26, 2009, 12:46:39 PM »
Hey there i am looking at getting a new barrel for my ar15. I plan on using it for varmint hunting/target. What length, twist, brand do you guys recomend??

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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2009, 12:49:32 PM »
7 or8 twist so you can get the heavier bullets for longer range for said targets shooting.
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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2009, 12:52:50 PM »
I agree with a fast twist for the heavies. On a AR for hunting I prefer a 20" BBL, anything shorter and I realy notice the muzzel blast.

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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2009, 03:48:24 PM »
If your looking factory barrels oly makes some of the best barrels, if not factory shilen. Id go 20" or longer if your not yote hunting in heavy cover, it gives the best velocity and less muzzle blast. As for twist id get 1in9-1in7 so you can shoot the heavy bullets if you wanted.

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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2009, 05:05:43 PM »
Luchi, I would highly recommend this barrel. It will do everything you want to do and more, just stay with 60 grain bullets max and you'll see exactly what I mean.

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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2009, 10:25:12 PM »
shilen, 223 wylde chamber, 20" 1-8 twist. 
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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2010, 02:00:00 PM »
Thanks for the tips guys. Gary i was looking at gettin a barrel without the front sight.

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Re: What barrel??
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2010, 02:15:39 PM »
i like longer barrels i would go no shorter than 20" i prefer 24" i like 1:8 or 1:10 both have there place
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