Quote Originally Posted by federalist22 View Post
All of my carbines run about 2" on my good days at 100yds, but if you wan tpintpoint accuracy with an AR for longer range and smaller targets, get a bull barrel like the ones in the pictures above, or an bull barrel flattop upper from Rock River Arms, a drop-in 3, 3.5, or even a 4-lb single-stage trigger (Chip, Wilson, Timney, etc.), or even a Rock River 2-stage. Then put a nice scope on it. My wife's 24" RRA 1:8 free floated bull w/ RRA 2-stage trigger holds consistent nickel-sized groups at 200yds with 69gr Sierras using a Nikon optic. Another good choice is a Rem700 in 223 or 22-250.
Thanks for the tips! I am getting the distinct feeling that my accuracy is at least on par with the average 16" chrome barrel, and maybe even above average. I shot some on Friday and had a couple of really great groups and some so-so. The only variable I can see (besides the shooter) is perhaps with the ammo (XM193). There did not seem to be any reason why some missed the mark and others did not. The gun was on a shooting bag and I put every effort into making the shots count. I will try to post some scans of the targets tonight but suffice it to say some went on either side of the target and I am guessing that could attributed to the shooter or the ammo? I am thinking the former though as there was consistency to what side the groups landed on the target (some right/some left).

Regardless, it is a great learning experience and is forcing me to become a better shooter. I do want to get another trigger and a better barrel and that sounds like another rifle... I also see the value in a SBR for learning quick and close shooting but I need to take baby steps first and get this gun (or me) tuned. Again, I thank everyone for inputs as they are really helping, if nothing else it gives me incentive by telling you all what is working for me - kind of like homework assignments... I know -

- Mike