Mega Barrels...learn me.

[Nathan_Mack]

So for my pseudo-SPR build I have come across Mega branded barrels. They sell an 18" SPR contour barrel. They "guarantee" MOA or better with match ammunition. Can anyone speak to Mega barrel accuracy? Who manufacturers them for Mega?

[DutyUse]

So for my pseudo-SPR build I have come across Mega branded barrels. They sell an 18" SPR contour barrel. They "guarantee" MOA or better with match ammunition. Can anyone speak to Mega barrel accuracy? Who manufacturers them for Mega?

They make their own barrels I'm sure. Mega was kind of the behind the scenes makers of AR parts for a long time supplying companies

[Nathan_Mack]

They make their own barrels I'm sure. Mega was kind of the behind the scenes makers of AR parts for a long time supplying companies

Interesting. If they do make their own barrels I would be very interested to see some grouping results.

Edit to add: It says "manufactured under strict supervision of Mega". So I think they are sourced. A lot of companies don't want to buy all the barrel making machinery.

Unfortunately, they make the barrels 1:8 twist. I was kind of looking for a 7-twist.

[Ride4frnt]

5.56 mega barrels are rather new. UW may have one, I don't remember. Ben from ar15news has one I'm pretty sure. As far as grouping, not too sure you should be worried about it. Mega manufactures some of the absolute best parts in the industry, and I'm sure they didn't slack on their barrels. I'd be willing to bet they are more accurate than most shooters, but I could be wrong.

[DutyUse]

Heck Rock River had an accuracy guarantee and I don't consider them anywhere close to Mega's quality levels.

[Nathan_Mack]

Heck Rock River had an accuracy guarantee and I don't consider them anywhere close to Mega's quality levels.

I had a 24" heavy stainless RRA that shot 0.20" groups at 100 yards with 75gr Berger HPBT over Benchmark...if a RRA barrel could do it.....

[VIPER 237]

Interesting. If they do make their own barrels I would be very interested to see some grouping results.

Edit to add: It says "manufactured under strict supervision of Mega". So I think they are sourced. A lot of companies don't want to buy all the barrel making machinery.

Unfortunately, they make the barrels 1:8 twist. I was kind of looking for a 7-twist.

1-8 is almost perfect IMO.

[Nathan_Mack]

1-8 is almost perfect IMO.

1:8 has done well for me historically, too. But being that I am going for a pseudo-SPR build, 1:7 is more appropriate. But if the price is right....

[mustangfreek]

I have a 16" mega barrel, build is not quite done. Looks good and reports have been good so far..

Rog tactical has a killer deal right now on them $205 shipped or something...

[Nathan_Mack]

I have a 16" mega barrel, build is not quite done. Looks good and reports have been good so far..

Rog tactical has a killer deal right now on them $205 shipped or something...

They show as $256 in the shopping cart. Still a fair price.

[UWone77]

1:8 is almost perfect like it's been mentioned. Most people shoot 55-62gr projectiles anyway.

Mega doesn't make their own barrels, but they have strict quality controls over who makes them.

I haven't shot my 16" 5.56 yet, but I have some rounds down a 18" .308. It shoots as advertised. I would argue though, you could get sub-MOA through a lot of barrels with match ammo, but not everyone is willing to guarantee it.

[Nathan_Mack]

1:8 is almost perfect like it's been mentioned. Most people shoot 55-62gr projectiles anyway.

Mega doesn't make their own barrels, but they have strict quality controls over who makes them.

I haven't shot my 16" 5.56 yet, but I have some rounds down a 18" .308. It shoots as advertised. I would argue though, you could get sub-MOA through a lot of barrels with match ammo, but not everyone is willing to guarantee it.

This.

I will shoot 55gr and 62gr through it and you're correct that a 1:8 twist lends more versatility in a wider range of 5.56 bullet weights. In my former RRA Varmint rig, everything from 55 to 75gr stabilized well with not apparent issues.

Once I get her all together (2-3 month time frame, less suppressor) I will report about its performance. I will also be testing out PPU 75gr ammo offerings just for kicks. $13.25 per 20 rounds... She'll get a standard diet of Black Hills and such, too.

[mustangfreek]

They show as $256 in the shopping cart. Still a fair price.

Use code megamania ...i posted the link and code stuff in the : Whats in stock" thread

[DutyUse]

Mega doesn't make their own barrels, but they have strict quality controls over who makes them.



Wow I'm surprised. I figured for sure they did. They have a lot of high end equipment and technology over there. Who's the source then?

[Nathan_Mack]

Use code megamania ...i posted the link and code stuff in the : Whats in stock" thread

Holy crap. Me like.

[Nathan_Mack]

Wow I'm surprised. I figured for sure they did. They have a lot of high end equipment and technology over there. Who's the source then?

Well I ordered one. $205 OTD is nuts for a quality true SPR profile barrel. in that price range the manufacturer is probably FN. that is just a guess because they also make a very similar barrel in the same profile for the same price point.on top of that, there really is not a lot of apparel manufacturers out there really. Not when compared to all of the barrels with various brand names on them that were sourced and then rebranded.

[DutyUse]

Well I ordered one. $205 OTD is nuts for a quality true SPR profile barrel. in that price range the manufacturer is probably FN. that is just a guess because they also make a very similar barrel in the same profile for the same price point.on top of that, there really is not a lot of apparel manufacturers out there really. Not when compared to all of the barrels with various brand names on them that were sourced and then rebranded.

Congrats that's a steal for that price. I knew that most CHF barrels were originally FN, but wasn't aware FN made stainless barrels also. I figured it was WOA

[UWone77]

These are definitely not FN barrels.

[DutyUse]

These are definitely not FN barrels.

Well then let the cat out the bag ;)

[UWone77]

Well then let the cat out the bag ;)

Mega isn't going to tell, and a lot of manufacturers as you know keep their inside information under wraps. Not my place to say.

[DutyUse]

I know bro. I'm just teasing because your the tactical guru.

It's more interesting not to know to spark conversation.

[Nathan_Mack]

These are definitely not FN barrels.

Lothar Walther? The price range is too low for Shilen, Krieger, Douglas, etc. Or bet it's the same source for Rainier Arms barrels.


Mega isn't going to tell, and a lot of manufacturers as you know keep their inside information under wraps. Not my place to say.

The speculation is more fun anyways. If I knew, I'd just be like, "Oh...shoulda guessed...".

[UWone77]

I know bro. I'm just teasing because your the tactical guru.

It's more interesting not to know to spark conversation.

LOL... definitely not the guru... or tactical. [:D]

[DutyUse]

LOL... definitely not the guru... or tactical. [:D]

Says the man with the bin full of noveske lowers and more gun porn then all the playboy mags ever made. Riiiight ;)

[DutyUse]

Lothar Walther? The price range is too low for Shilen, Krieger, Douglas, etc. Or bet it's the same source for Rainier Arms barrels.



The speculation is more fun anyways. If I knew, I'd just be like, "Oh...shoulda guessed...".

It's most certainly the same source as RA. I've heard Wilson blanks and black hole weaponry thrown around..

[Ride4frnt]

Some of rainiers barrels are made by black hole. I do remember that.

[UWone77]

Some of rainiers barrels are made by black hole. I do remember that.

The Select line is BHW.

[Nathan_Mack]

I did some research and found their barrel source. Did not see that coming. In their interests I'll keep quiet. I see a lot of good reviews for Mega barrels, but my experience with barrels of the parent company name are a mixed bag. They do mass-produce barrels to brand's specifications, so you get what you are willing to pay for. That said, the Mega price tag is about twice the "off the shelf" price if branded by the manufacturer name...so...probably twice as good.

Now I am willing to bet it's the same source for some Rainier Arms barrels, namely the mountain series.

[mustangfreek]

I did some research and found their barrel source. Did not see that coming. In their interests I'll keep quiet. I see a lot of good reviews for Mega barrels, but my experience with barrels of the parent company name are a mixed bag. They do mass-produce barrels to brand's specifications, so you get what you are willing to pay for. That said, the Mega price tag is about twice the "off the shelf" price if branded by the manufacturer name...so...probably twice as good.

Now I am willing to bet it's the same source for some Rainier Arms barrels, namely the mountain series.


I know your right about one thing and not the other...[:D]

Anyways...[BD]...Im really interested to see how mine shoots..

[Nathan_Mack]

I know your right about one thing and not the other...[:D]

Anyways...[BD]...Im really interested to see how mine shoots..

So, right about Mega's supplier and wrong about Rainier. Haha. [:D]

I've been SO close to ordering a Ranier barrel several times, but my plans for those builds always seem to fall through. I'd like to replace the barrel on my duty rifle with one of the lightweight mountain series profile barrels. The barrel on it is currently a CM steel and I hate having to pull the handguard off every month to wipe it down with Rem Oil rust inhibitor.

As for Rainier mountain barrls, seeing as how they advertise being made of the same steel and double chrome lined bore like FN does for MG barrels...well...the source may not be so ambiguous afterall. Lol. But, regardless where they come from, RA doesn't sell junk so I am sure they're outstanding.

I can't wait to see how mine shoots, too, but I'm afraid that'll be December-ish before I get to bust a cap.