Who should I look at for a quality hunting barrel in 6.8?
Has anyone Used a grizzly upper before?
Thanks in advance!
Has anyone Used a grizzly upper before?
Thanks in advance!
Barrel for a 6.8
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Re: Barrel for a 6.8
These guys sell 6.8x43 barrel/bolt combos, as well as just barrels (personally, I went with them largely <span style="font-style: italic">because</span> of their bolts). I just got a .223 Wylde barrel/bolt from them, but my build's not finished.
http://ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/968/550
These guys sell 6.8x43 barrel/bolt combos, as well as just barrels (personally, I went with them largely <span style="font-style: italic">because</span> of their bolts). I just got a .223 Wylde barrel/bolt from them, but my build's not finished.
http://ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/968/550
Re: Barrel for a 6.8
It depends on your price range. I prefer Noveske but have seen some great groups from the Rainier Ultra Match barrels. I've also owned a WOA (Shilen 1-11) that was very accurate and worked well for hunting. The Wilson Combat, AR Performance (1-11 6.8spcII), and Bison Armory barrels are all exactly the same and seem to perform well.
If I were buying another one today I would buy them in the order I listed them (Noveske the best and AR Performance/Bison best value) based upon what I wanted to spend.
It depends on your price range. I prefer Noveske but have seen some great groups from the Rainier Ultra Match barrels. I've also owned a WOA (Shilen 1-11) that was very accurate and worked well for hunting. The Wilson Combat, AR Performance (1-11 6.8spcII), and Bison Armory barrels are all exactly the same and seem to perform well.
If I were buying another one today I would buy them in the order I listed them (Noveske the best and AR Performance/Bison best value) based upon what I wanted to spend.
Re: Barrel for a 6.8
My Bison shoots better than it needs to for a hunting rig, and for the money its a no brainer. Give Ben a call at bison and he will get you what you need.
My Bison shoots better than it needs to for a hunting rig, and for the money its a no brainer. Give Ben a call at bison and he will get you what you need.
Re: Barrel for a 6.8
Consider the Rainier Arms Ultramatch barrels, which are Shilen blanks finished by WOA to Rainier specs. Very accurate with a variety of loads; not temperamental at all.
I have owned 2 Rainier UM's, 3 Noveske's, a Bison, and an ARP (all in 6.8, and maybe others that I don't recall at the moment). Accuracy-wise, Noveske is on par with UM, but tend to be more picky about loads. ARP provided the highest velocities. Bison shot very well considering the price.
Consider the Rainier Arms Ultramatch barrels, which are Shilen blanks finished by WOA to Rainier specs. Very accurate with a variety of loads; not temperamental at all.
I have owned 2 Rainier UM's, 3 Noveske's, a Bison, and an ARP (all in 6.8, and maybe others that I don't recall at the moment). Accuracy-wise, Noveske is on par with UM, but tend to be more picky about loads. ARP provided the highest velocities. Bison shot very well considering the price.
Re: Barrel for a 6.8
I just completed a build with Rainier's Ultramatch (Shilen) 16" 6.8spc barrel.
This this shoots unbelievably well.
I have used their barrels on a few other builds and they are all outstanding.
I would not hesitate at all in using them for another build.
I just completed a build with Rainier's Ultramatch (Shilen) 16" 6.8spc barrel.
This this shoots unbelievably well.
I have used their barrels on a few other builds and they are all outstanding.
I would not hesitate at all in using them for another build.
Re: Barrel for a 6.8
+1 for Wilson barrels very accurate and will shoot just about any 6.8 round accurately especially the "tac loads"
+1 for Wilson barrels very accurate and will shoot just about any 6.8 round accurately especially the "tac loads"
Re: Barrel for a 6.8
I got a complete SPR upper from Bison Armory, built the lower myself. With a Timney trigger, A2 stock, and a 12x scope, I got consistent 3/4" groups at 200 yards with it. I switched scope when the 12x crapped out, and got a Nikon M223 in 2-8x, and can consistently hit a 12"x12" plate at 500 yards with my pet hand load.
Jim
I got a complete SPR upper from Bison Armory, built the lower myself. With a Timney trigger, A2 stock, and a 12x scope, I got consistent 3/4" groups at 200 yards with it. I switched scope when the 12x crapped out, and got a Nikon M223 in 2-8x, and can consistently hit a 12"x12" plate at 500 yards with my pet hand load.
Jim
