Need accurate, light(er) weight AR .308 barrel for hunting

[Scottyman]

Had a Faxon Gunner that couldn't do under 3-4 MOA. Current Wilson Combat 20" Super Sniper won't do under 2 MOA with 5 different factory loads and it's heavy 50.7 oz
JP Rifles? I heard Wilson Combat makes the blanks?
Rainier Ultra Match?
Proof Research? Do carbon barrels have erratic accuracy issues?

 

[simonp]

Do you reload? I have the Wilson 20" and I get under 1" with my loaded 168's or 175's.

If you are using factory ammo for hunting, 2" isnt good enough? I dont hunt myself but I ask as I see these threads frequently on the hide and the answer always seems to be that you dont need to be under MOA with a hunting round / gun.

 

[Scottyman]

No, I don't reload. The barrel is too heavy to be 2 MOA. Just not worth it when I could get a cheapo pencil barrel for the same accuracy and be much more enjoyable lugging it around.

 

[BCP]

It should be ~1” with 168gr federal match or better.

What rifle, scope and mount & how are you shooting? Bipod with rear bag, sled? Post a pic of your setup maybe we can give you ideas.

 

[Scottyman]

Lead sled. TT 315M. Warne one piece mount, TriggerTech, JP bolt, Ascend Armory set.

 

[BCP]

Lead sled. TT 315M. Warne one piece mount, TriggerTech, JP bolt, Ascend Armory set.

That kind of money invested I would get a custom barrel and not mess with off the shelf. Medium weight 16-18” rifle gas.

 

[thehun]

Criterion M118LR barrels ... pick your length and go ... my 22" version runs ball ammo anywhere from 1.5-2MOA 5 shot group ... best with XM80C ...

 

[hlee]

16” mid length gas. Ballistic advantage. I haven’t started hand loading for it yet. The top 2 are loads built for a different gun.
It’s not a laser gun, but it’s decent for a walking around rifle. Was $118(?) on sale.

 

[Redlion]

I have a 20" Rainier Arms Ultra Match .308 barrel on my AR.308. It shoots better than moa with quality over the counter ammo, like AMAX 168grns and Gold Medal match 168grns. Works for me anyways.

 

[Ronin22]

Had a Faxon Gunner that couldn't do under 3-4 MOA. Current Wilson Combat 20" Super Sniper won't do under 2 MOA with 5 different factory loads and it's heavy 50.7 oz
JP Rifles? I heard Wilson Combat makes the blanks?
Rainier Ultra Match?
Proof Research? Do carbon barrels have erratic accuracy issues?

There is a very informative thread here that might help:

Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

If anyone would know, it would be you guys. I'll be honest, I've been doing the green Loctite in the past and even lapped all of my uppers I built. Have I been doing it wrong?

www.snipershide.com

 

[msgriff]

If weight is a concern, I'd be looking at a 16" barrel and appropriate contour. The Ultra Match has an awesome satisfaction guarantee, but are heavy. Their 16" barrels use rifle length gas, which is ideal if you're running suppressed. If you go 16", you would have to take into consideration your existing handguard length.

 

[Scottyman]

There is a very informative thread here that might help:

Is bedding the AR barrel a myth? What's the best way?

If anyone would know, it would be you guys. I'll be honest, I've been doing the green Loctite in the past and even lapped all of my uppers I built. Have I been doing it wrong?

www.snipershide.com

My receiver is super tight requiring heat to fit the barrel.

 

[Scottyman]

Ordered a Proof carbon fiber barrel.

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

Had a Faxon Gunner that couldn't do under 3-4 MOA. Current Wilson Combat 20" Super Sniper won't do under 2 MOA with 5 different factory loads and it's heavy 50.7 oz
JP Rifles? I heard Wilson Combat makes the blanks?
Rainier Ultra Match?
Proof Research? Do carbon barrels have erratic accuracy issues?

I just put a 6.5 creedmoor together with a criterion barrel, its shooting .4s

 

[Top O' Texas]

Criterion M118LR barrels ... pick your length and go ... my 22" version runs ball ammo anywhere from 1.5-2MOA 5 shot group ... best with XM80C ...

+1 on the CBI barrel m118! I have 2) 22" that short soft (recoil wise) 11t that I love!

 

[thehun]

+1 on the CBI barrel m118! I have 2) 22" that short soft (recoil wise) 11t that I love!

Yup ... it honestly has the same characteristics as my tuned 5.56 gun ...