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Question??? AR-15 Barrel

tackdriver1

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I'm considering the purchase of this Upper. Wanted to know if anyone has experience with a 1:8 Twist barrel for 5.56 NATO???
The specs are below...I've usually seen them in 1:7 or 1:9 Twist...Do yall think it will be alright?

•Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
•Bolt & Carrier Group: SAA Mil-spec
•Upper Receiver: Aero Precision
•Upper Receiver Material: Forged 7075T6 A3 Flattop with T-Markings & American Flag
•Gas Block: Standard Height Single Piccatinny Railed
•Front Sight: None
•Barrel: Black Hole Weaponry 16" Match Grade M-4
•Barrel Material: Match Grade 416 Stainless Steel
•Barrel Finish: Matte Blackend
•Barrel Profile: M4 Standard profile .750" Diameter
•Twist Rate: 1:8 Polygonal Rifled
•Flash Hider: Standard A2
•Handguard: Stamdard M4- Carbine Length, Black
•Additional Info: Aluminum Delta Ring Assembly, M4 Style Feed Ramps, Complete with charging handle
 
Re: Question??? AR-15 Barrel

Looks fine except for the Black Hole BBL. I had one and it wouldn't shoot any better than 2" at 100yds. I sent it back and now its lost in a black hole and every time I call them they tell me I should have it by the end of the week. Its been two months of "the end of the week"
 
Re: Question??? AR-15 Barrel

Yeah I heard that from other people as well! I just heard their barrels weren't good all around. I decided to go with this instead.

CMMG 16" 5.56 NATO Bull Barrel
•Mil-spec certified 4140 chrome-moly vanadium steel barrel
•5.56x45 NATO chamber
•1/9 twist
•11 degree recessed target crown
•WASP coated barrel, including The chamber, bore
•Forged M4 upper receiver is T marked and has M4 feed ramp cuts
•Semi Auto bolt carrier
 
Re: Question??? AR-15 Barrel

I'm anxiously awaiting a 1-8 16'' from Montana in 5.56. Oughta' be a shooting machine.
 
Re: Question??? AR-15 Barrel

i have a black hole barrel 18" and honestly it doesn't shot any better then my YHM chrome lined barrel... plus it took FOREVER! to get... so i think you made a wise choice switching it up.
 
Re: Question??? AR-15 Barrel

That's what I've heard. Once I get this new build put together I'll update some pictures on here. Thanks for the input.