Best Barrel Value For The Money

**Deadwing** · 28 February 2016, 07:57

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** · 28 February 2016, 09:44

Interested to see your version of a "beater" gun.

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** · 28 February 2016, 10:32

Just made a similar post in the SMOS thread. Oops

**Jinxy** · 28 February 2016, 16:41

Originally Posted by UWone77

Interested to see your version of a "beater" gun.

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** · 28 February 2016, 23:32

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** · 29 February 2016, 03:21

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

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** · 29 February 2016, 17:41

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

Originally Posted by UWone77

Interested to see your version of a "beater" gun.

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.

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 29 February 2016, 18:27

Originally Posted by Deadwing

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** · 29 February 2016, 18:48

Originally Posted by EO3

Which barrel did you end up getting from BA?

16" 5.56 Government Profile Midlength Barrel, Modern Series. I really wanted a Hanson, but they were OOS. This will do nicely, though.

**EO3** · 29 February 2016, 18:50

Originally Posted by Deadwing

16" 5.56 Government Profile Midlength Barrel, Modern Series. 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** · 29 February 2016, 18:56

Originally Posted by EO3

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".

**EO3** · 29 February 2016, 19:05

Originally Posted by Deadwing

it's on sale if you want one in 7.5". It's their "Barrel of the Week".

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

**velocity2006** · 29 February 2016, 20:02

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** · 1 March 2016, 00:54

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

**Deadwing** · 1 March 2016, 07:44

Wilco.

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