AR Stoner barrels?

[Shawn1492]

So I am new to mid range shooting and I am starting a new upper build. Looking for a 223 Wylde chamber and 20 inch mid or heavy barrel. What are your thoughts on a AR Stoner barrel from MidWay. Hoping for sub MOA and something I can shoot 77 out to 600 yards. Thanks

 

[bill_van]

I have the 16" and 18" and have been really pleased with the performance. They indeed are sub MOA with IMI 77 Razor and Black Hills Mk262. Flutes are cut very sharp but they are under the handguard so no issue for me. 1-8 twist is perfect in my case. I'd be interested to hear how well the 20" performs!

 

[ShooterwithNoName]

I have had two of the 20" 223Wylde 1:8 5R barrels and both shot great. But you really have to look them over when you get it. Both of mine had machining chips in the chamber, bore and in the gas port and was fairly oily. They are a great value but you will need to thoroughly clean any metal chips out of it and clean/degreaser before goin shooting with it. I do this with any new barrel but found more grit in the AR-stoner barrels.

Both barrels I had would shoot sub-moa if I did my part. I sold one rifle and I currently have the other one on a service rifle upper. If you get one experiment with other bullet weights. Mine shoots 55gr like it was made for it. Shoots 75gr great. Shoots 77gr and 69gr so/so but also loves 50gr pills. I haven't tried any 80gr single loads yet but I hope I can get them to shoot as they will be my 600yd load.

 

[Shawn1492]

Thanks guys. I’m going to try it out and hope for the best. Sounds like it will probably out shoot me. It would be great if it can shoot heavy sand the 55gr loads my current rifle shoots.