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    Compass Lake has some pretty good offerings that are in my ballpark...

    https://compasslake.com/product-cate...s/match-rifle/

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    Benchmark barrels is another upper end possibility..killer reviews and they build ya what ya want ... there right down the road from me.

    http://benchmark-barrels.com/Benchma...rels_Home.html

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    BRT also makes a Stainless Recce version of their Optimum barrel. I’ve got one of their light profile ones. Hell of a smooth shooter.

    https://blackrivertactical.com/WP/BR...rrel-p79720046
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    I think I’ve narrowed it down to two barrels and I will hopefully be purchasing one within the next 4-6 weeks or so.

    Either the Rainier UM Mod 2 20” SDM barrel or the Criterion 20”

    Both are 20” rifle length gas, Wylde chambered, fluted barrels with .750” gas block seats & 1/2x28 threads. The RA barrel is about 2oz heavier and has a 1:7.5 twist where the Criterion has a 1:8 twist.

    The RA barrel is about $40 more so they’re really close price and spec wise and both have very good reputations. Not sure how to make up my mind on this one

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    I’m too lazy to look..how heavy are they overall?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mustangfreek View Post
    I’m too lazy to look..how heavy are they overall?
    The Criterion is 2lbs, 4oz
    The RA is 2lbs 6oz

    I was also recommended this:
    https://www.lothar-walther.com/883/a...a-l-20.00?c=24


    20” Lothar Walther 223 Wylde barrel. 2lbs 9oz. I’m assuming rifle gas


    Proof Research makes a nice stainless barrel but it’s over 3lbs and about $100 more than I wanted to spend

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    I vote the Rainier. The UM line has never disappointed me, but then again you've got several UM's maybe Criterion to change it up?

    Ultimately... I'm sure they're going to all be shooters

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    Turns out with my ExpertVoice account, the discount on the Proof barrel makes it $360. It’s heavy but apparently it’s hard to beat.

    Lots of good options. The RA barrels have never let me down and theyre currently in three of my rifles (my 4th, 5th, and 6th RA barrels respectively)

    Hmmm

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    You can get a CF proof barrel for $360? Wow.

    My 3 proof barrels have been decent. But not any better than my shilen or bartlein with factory ammo. Now with handloads, seems even a mid-grade barrel can often be brought into sub-moa levels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fledge View Post
    You can get a CF proof barrel for $360? Wow.

    My 3 proof barrels have been decent. But not any better than my shilen or bartlein with factory ammo. Now with handloads, seems even a mid-grade barrel can often be brought into sub-moa levels.
    The CF one is $650 lol. Still a good deal when normally $800+

    Stainless is $360...but it’s significantly heavier than the RA and Criterion options (by an extra 13-15oz respectively).

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    Wait, where are you seeing a CF Proof for $650? I’m buying a 16” 1/8 intermediate and cheapest I can find is still $800
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aragorn View Post
    Wait, where are you seeing a CF Proof for $650? I’m buying a 16” 1/8 intermediate and cheapest I can find is still $800
    ExpertVoice....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aragorn View Post
    Wait, where are you seeing a CF Proof for $650? I’m buying a 16” 1/8 intermediate and cheapest I can find is still $800
    Everyone should check Expert Voice to see if they qualify for any of the groups. Some great deals, good deals, and not so great deals on there.

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    Looking for a 20” (possibly longer) .223 barrel

    I tried as soon as it was mentioned here. Seems like their entire list is for employees of companies. Was hoping being a member on WEVO would count.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fledge View Post
    I tried as soon as it was mentioned here. Seems like their entire list is for employees of companies. Was hoping being a member on WEVO would count.
    I'm on the LE group. There are tons of professions and backgrounds as well. Fire, MIL, ect. A lot of the discounts are the same, I believe the MIL group is one of the best.

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