Im also wondering where you got the idea Krieger barrels are not adequate? Krieger, Bartlein, Brux, Lilja, Benchmark, Broughton etc and several others are all winning and setting records in all the various Benchrest matches. From the equipment lists Ive seen of the various 1000yd Benchrest matches, Krieger-barreled rifles in particular are nearly guaranteed to be in the top 5 of almost every match. The same could be said for Bartlein, Brux, and Lilja as well as a few others. Theyre the best in the world.
Per Mr Frank Green, Bartlein actually made the barrels for the Accuracy International and Remington SOCOM PSR-competition rifles. I could be wrong, but I believe Bartlein supplies the barrels for most of AI`s rifles, if not all. Again, correct me if Im wrong on that because Im not real sure.
Also, the well-known Tactical Operations, aka Tac-Ops, uses Krieger barrels almost exclusively for their rifles. Again, correct me if Im wrong on that. But I shouldnt have to tell anyone here what kinda accuracy Tac-Ops rifles put out. Absolutely ridiculous for a carry-weight rifle. Well into BR territory.
GA Precision uses Bartlein barrels almost exclusively for their rifles, unless the customer wants otherwise. Same thing, I doubt its really necessary to explain their reputation.
What Im getting at, is both Krieger and Bartlein are on the top of the food chain for barrels, along with several others mentioned in this thread. A lot of the ones I mentioned are about as high in quality on the planet for cut-rifled barrels. Arguably, and some may/may not agree, Lilja is probably the best reputed button-rifled barrels. Pretty much every barrel mentioned in this thread though is virtually on the same plane as far as quality. There wont be much discernible difference unless your name is Jerry Tierney or you compete against him and his ilk. And guess what, he uses Krieger barrels, as well as others:
NBRSA 1K Winner Jerry Tierney Mainly I just dont see how you can find a barrel thats better than a Krieger, or Bartlein, or Lilja, or Brux, or Broughton, or...etc. Did you read a negative review or something? Because from absolutely everything Ive seen, Krieger(and others) are, like I said, the top of the food chain. It doesnt get any better than these barrels. Unless youre looking for a Carbon Fiber-wrapped barrel or something like that.
I bought an AIAW .300 win mag rifle just like the one I was issued on active duty. I engaged many Taliban Fighters with it. The rifle never failed me once. I doubt many of the modern rifles would survive a drop test or a hard landing on a HALO insertion. AI rifles are combat tested and proven by military units worldwide. What is your life worth to you is the real question here. This EDM .338 is a really great rifle also, very accurate for a QD barrel set up.
Hello kilmore, Blake here. This is off-topic, but I was curious, may I ask what branch/unit youre with? Were you serving in/with the British military? Shoot me down if Im outta line with that question sir. Im not trying to endanger any lives by asking stupid questions, so again, shoot me down if you were with one of the "cant confirm or deny" groups. But I didnt think our boys got to use AI rifles. Atleast not the conventional Big Army/Navy/USMC. For that matter, Ive never heard of SOCOM using AI`s. Guess we`re not really supposed to hear about what theyre using though, or anything else about them for that matter. Please dont take this the wrong way, Im not calling into question your service. I was just wondering if AI rifles are in widespread service/use by the US military. Do you see a lot of AI`s in the hands of American snipers?
Thank you for your service sir,
Blake.
