Post by: Bmcox86 on January 07, 2014, 07:09:02 PM
Thanks
Post by: gasman on January 07, 2014, 07:55:16 PM
Post by: Grizzly95 on January 07, 2014, 07:59:42 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 07, 2014, 08:14:27 PM
Post by: Grizzly95 on January 07, 2014, 08:18:41 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 07, 2014, 08:24:41 PM
I did notice that, emailed Black Hole today about a barrel. Plan to order it next week.
Good luck! On the 15th of Jan through mid Feb. You get 20% off all on line barrel purchases at BHW. I imagine you already know that if you spoke with them. How long it will take? They say their delivery times have shrank but the jury is still out on that. Depends on the configuration I guess, there's mixed reviews.
Call them! They may have something you want on hand.
Post by: Grizzly95 on January 07, 2014, 08:32:59 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 07, 2014, 08:35:37 PM
He didn't tell me about a sale, hmmmmmmm. He did say half the posted lead time; so about 6 weeks. I went with an 18" mid length has .750 1x8 twist in black. He said availability was good.
Love the 18"s. Did you go with the standard profile? They also do a lighter version.
Post by: mountainman on January 07, 2014, 08:41:18 PM
:)
Post by: Grizzly95 on January 07, 2014, 08:45:16 PM
Mountainman, are you guys priced comparable to direct?
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 07, 2014, 08:47:02 PM
Didn't look into a lighter one, but I will now!
Mountainman, are you guys priced comparable to direct?
I would call and get the 20% deal since you're so close to the 15 th sale. It would save you 50.00 plus bucks on the barrel.
Post by: Grizzly95 on January 07, 2014, 08:55:25 PM
Post by: mountainman on January 07, 2014, 09:06:04 PM
Didn't look into a lighter one, but I will now!better then!
Mountainman, are you guys priced comparable to direct?
:)
Post by: Jim the Plumber on January 08, 2014, 01:07:38 AM
Didn't look into a lighter one, but I will now!Yup, try High Mountain Hunting Supply. The have several barrels in stock and treated me VERY well on an AR-15 6-6.8 20" Black Hole Weaponry barrel.
Mountainman, are you guys priced comparable to direct?
And, they are sponsors on this site which helps keep it going for all our enjoyment.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on January 09, 2014, 02:33:22 AM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on January 09, 2014, 08:39:01 AM
I am in the process of building a Recce (wrecky)....for target shooting, Coyotes, possible three gun, and usage out to 700 yards using 75 grain Hornady HPBT @ 2600 FPS.
IMHO, there are too many "AR" builders out there to worry about getting a barrel specifically from an "AR" builder....most just source parts from "other places"
Get a good barrel from a "good" barrel maker...Lilja, Kreiger, Benchmark, Bartlein...etc...etc....this could cost $$$ But worth it.
Then look at Triggers. Timney, Chip McCormick, RRA, Geissele
Then look at Uppers...lots to choose from...IMHO, get a Monolithic one. That way, you have a LONG top rail that you can do anything with and you dont have to worry about briging the gap between the upper and handguard. The stiffer the upper assembly is, the better off you will be.
Would not worry about the brand or type of lower....it only exists to hold the trigger you got. Just don't get a Carbon Fibre or Plastic one....
I have a Adams Arms piston drive on a carbine. It is nice, but I am not completely sold on the Piston idea for an AR.
Do you want an optic, or open sights, or both...
Sights are a dime a dozen...
Optics...well, buy once cry once...don't skimp here!!!!
Post by: Grizzly95 on January 11, 2014, 10:02:26 AM