Best Barrel Value For The Money

[Deadwing]

I'm looking for a decent quality barrel that won't break the bank for a "beater" gun that'll be used as a general purpose fun gun. Off the top of my head, Ballistic Advantage comes to the front of the line for high quality and value. I was thinking of one of their QPQ 16" middy barrels with a lo-pro gas block. At right around $200, it seems like it'd be tough to find a better barrel for the money.

Any suggestions for a barrel that will offer equal or better quality and features (including the gas block) for the same amount of money or less?

[UWone77]

Interested to see your version of a "beater" gun. [:D]

Ballistic Advantage is better than decent in my opinion, especially the ones they put on sale every month. They would be worth a look. I also like the Faxon Barrels.

[EO3]

Just made a similar post in the SMOS thread. Oops [BD]

[Jinxy]

Interested to see your version of a "beater" gun. [:D]

Ballistic Advantage is better than decent in my opinion, especially the ones they put on sale every month. They would be worth a look. I also like the Faxon Barrels.

This, ballistic advantage or faxon. Just used a Hanson profile stainless 16" .625 on a light weight build and it's oh so sweet!

Check out aimsurplus for both of these. Prices are good and ship free I believe

[mustangfreek]

First to mind for what your asking you ....Ballistic advantage,

EDIT: code for first time buyers still appears to work code - SAVE10NOW

Just put a 16" pinned gas block and was like 170 something shipped, seems like a no brainer..they have a 14.5" on sale for less.. One day I'll try one out, got one melonited barrel I need to shit more, it's a little more then your talking but so far my 16" mega 556 barrel has been very good, really need a better scope and sit down with it

[DutyUse]

Go with the Ballistic barrel. Excellent quality from what I've seen, including the pinned GB.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/29/3e568240ea7948371611c9d08b3ccf5d.jpg

The Silver Aero pistol is our beater and it uses a Ballistic 10.5 "modern series" qpq barrel and BCM BCG and a bunch of leftover parts. I don't think I've ever cleaned it honestly. It only sees wolf and works well. For a beater I couldn't be happier. Good luck on the project

[Deadwing]

Ballistic Advantage wins the day. Thanks for the input, guys.


Interested to see your version of a "beater" gun. [:D]

Ballistic Advantage is better than decent in my opinion, especially the ones they put on sale every month. They would be worth a look. I also like the Faxon Barrels.

It'll definitely be considered a quality rifle by just about anyone's definition. The components will all be of high quality. They'll just be parts that i've got a deal on or are relatively inexpensive on their own. High-end, yet budget. [BD]


First to mind for what your asking you ....Ballistic advantage,

EDIT: code for first time buyers still appears to work code - SAVE10NOW

Just put a 16" pinned gas block and was like 170 something shipped, seems like a no brainer..they have a 14.5" on sale for less.. One day I'll try one out, got one melonited barrel I need to shit more, it's a little more then your talking but so far my 16" mega 556 barrel has been very good, really need a better scope and sit down with it

You rock! Thanks for the discount code! I was leaning toward Ballistic Advantage, but that discount code sealed the deal! $184.50 shipped, and that include a pinned lo-pro gas block!

[EO3]

Ballistic Advantage wins the day. Thanks for the input, guys.
You rock! Thanks for the discount code! I was leaning toward Ballistic Advantage, but that discount code sealed the deal! $184.50 shipped, and that include a pinned lo-pro gas block!

Which barrel did you end up getting from BA?

[Deadwing]

Which barrel did you end up getting from BA?

16" 5.56 Government Profile Midlength Barrel, Modern Series (http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-556-gov-mid-cmv-modern-barrel.html). I really wanted a Hanson, but they were OOS. This will do nicely, though.

[EO3]

16" 5.56 Government Profile Midlength Barrel, Modern Series (http://ballisticadvantage.com/16-inch-556-gov-mid-cmv-modern-barrel.html). I really wanted a Hanson, but they were OOS. This will do nicely, though.

I've been waiting for a Hanson for a few weeks now. Hoping I get lucky and it goes on sale.

[Deadwing]

I've been waiting for a Hanson for a few weeks now. Hoping I get lucky and it goes on sale.

it's on sale if you want one in 7.5". It's their "Barrel of the Week" (http://ballisticadvantage.com/7-5-inch-556-hanson-pistol-cmv-performance-barrel.html).

[EO3]

it's on sale if you want one in 7.5". It's their "Barrel of the Week" (http://ballisticadvantage.com/7-5-inch-556-hanson-pistol-cmv-performance-barrel.html).

I'm waiting on the 16" .625 SS .223 Wylde one that comes with the gas block [:D]

[velocity2006]

I have been fairly pleased with my Radical Firearms barrel, but there was a LOT of shit talking on TOS about them having an issue with the barrel extension. For 60 bucks though I don't have anything bad to say about my 10.5" 300BO barrel from them., and I have not experienced any issues with the barrel extension on my barrel.

Can't go wrong with BA though, I have an Aero with one of their barrels in a 7.5" and it performs well for a shorty.

[mustangfreek]

Glad to help, it is a good deal..post up how she shoots after some range time

[Deadwing]

Wilco.

[Justincase]

Ballistic Advantage is my vote

[Fathom_Arms]

I'm about to release a barrel.....

16" Middy 1/7 4150V Nitride 5.56 $144.99. Our low profile 4140 Nitride blocks run about $35. They are blind drilled and honed to within .001 for a good seal. Customers that buy both from us get the barrel dimpled, for the gas block, for free.

Just saying.....[:D]

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Ooohh nice!


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[Deadwing]

I'm about to release a barrel.....

16" Middy 1/7 4150V Nitride 5.56 $144.99. Our low profile 4140 Nitride blocks run about $35. They are blind drilled and honed to within .001 for a good seal. Customers that buy both from us get the barrel dimpled, for the gas block, for free.

Just saying.....[:D]

You don't say. Would be a pity if one of those barrel/gas block combos found their way to my house for use with my Spade BCG. I'd hate to have to build another rifle. [BD]

[DutyUse]

I'm about to release a barrel.....

16" Middy 1/7 4150V Nitride 5.56 $144.99. Our low profile 4140 Nitride blocks run about $35. They are blind drilled and honed to within .001 for a good seal. Customers that buy both from us get the barrel dimpled, for the gas block, for free.

Just saying.....[:D]

Nice can't wait to run one :)

[Tyrannosaur]

Could we add the option of having the gas block pinned?
Do I smell a potential group buy?

[DutyUse]

Could we add the option of having the gas block pinned?
Do I smell a potential group buy?

I'm wondering the same thing for both

[velocity2006]

I'm about to release a barrel.....

16" Middy 1/7 4150V Nitride 5.56 $144.99. Our low profile 4140 Nitride blocks run about $35. They are blind drilled and honed to within .001 for a good seal. Customers that buy both from us get the barrel dimpled, for the gas block, for free.

Just saying.....[:D]

...Because I am not broke enough.

[Aragorn]

I'm about to release a barrel.....

16" Middy 1/7 4150V Nitride 5.56 $144.99. Our low profile 4140 Nitride blocks run about $35. They are blind drilled and honed to within .001 for a good seal. Customers that buy both from us get the barrel dimpled, for the gas block, for free.

Just saying.....[:D]

Someday, a full Fathom build would be sweet.

[Fathom_Arms]

Someday, a full Fathom build would be sweet.

The barrels are available now. I just haven't had time to do a proper release and put them on the site. We do build complete rifles for customers and they have our lifetime warranty as well. But again, no time to load them up!

[Brent]

I think it's hard to beat this one. Seekins chambered Rock Creek (5R buttoned) blank 223 Wylde with adjustable gas block, Melonite gas tube, and thread protector for $199.
http://swfa.com/16-223-Wylde-SS-Match-Barrel-Low-Pro-Adj-Gas-Block-Tube-P88179.aspx

[mustangfreek]

I'm about to release a barrel.....

16" Middy 1/7 4150V Nitride 5.56 $144.99. Our low profile 4140 Nitride blocks run about $35. They are blind drilled and honed to within .001 for a good seal. Customers that buy both from us get the barrel dimpled, for the gas block, for free.

Just saying.....[:D]


ETA on barrels?



deadwing-any range time with the ba barrel yet?

[Fathom_Arms]

ETA on barrels?



deadwing-any range time with the ba barrel yet?

They are in, but not on the site yet. What are you looking for?

[EO3]

They are in, but not on the site yet. What are you looking for?

I don't know about mustang, but I'm in the market for a lighter profile barrel. Any chance you guys will make a 13.7" [BD] If not, I'd probably pick up a .625 16" middy if you will be making those. Do you know anything about twist rates on these yet?

Sorry for the bombardment of questions! Just excited to see what you guys are going to offer [:D]

[mustangfreek]

They are in, but not on the site yet. What are you looking for?

What do you got ready?

I'm ready to buy a bcg and barrel

What's ya got and $$...

[Deadwing]

ETA on barrels?



deadwing-any range time with the ba barrel yet?

I haven't even assembled the upper yet. Things have been a bit hectic around here as of late. But, if it shoots anything like the last BA barrel i bought, i'm expecting good things.