Upper build barrel question...Hart or Lothar?

[HANDYMAN]

I'm building an upper for basic target shooting and highpower practice. I have a Hart barrel and a Lothar barrel. Which one should I use and which one should I save for a replacement on my match upper. Both are 1/8 twist and stainless steel 20". I'm just looking for something to shoot for practice and keep the round count down on my National Match upper.

Thanks

Shawn

 

[kvwpwr]

Re: Upper build barrel question...Hart or Lothar?

Flip a coin. LW50 is tough steel so maybe use that as your practice barrel.

 

[DavidAR10]

Re: Upper build barrel question...Hart or Lothar?

100 rounds each.

Then take your pick.

It's just a little more time consuming than Legos.

 

[HANDYMAN]

Re: Upper build barrel question...Hart or Lothar?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kvwpwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Flip a coin. LW50 is tough steel so maybe use that as your practice barrel.</div></div>

I had heard that Lothar barrels are harder and tend to wear slower than others. How is there accuracy compared to Hart barrels?

Thanks

 

[Houston Armory]

Re: Upper build barrel question...Hart or Lothar?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HANDYMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kvwpwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Flip a coin. LW50 is tough steel so maybe use that as your practice barrel.</div></div>

I had heard that Lothar barrels are harder and tend to wear slower than others. How is there accuracy compared to Hart barrels?

Thanks </div></div>

yep, the LW50 barrel is a harder steel, it will wear slower than the Hart barrel, both are just as good, your LW will just take more wear. Use that as your practice barrel.

 

[HANDYMAN]

Re: Upper build barrel question...Hart or Lothar?

That settles it. Thanks guys.