I am trying to finalize my decision regarding the upper receiver for a long range AR-15 build in 5.56. Gun will have a 20" H-Bar barrel and will be shot primarily from a bench (i.e. weight isn't a huge concern). My primary goal is to squeeze every bit of accuracy possible out of the build. I got some great advice on another thread regarding many aspect of the build but am still wavering on the receivers.
Most of what I have read indicates that the receivers won't have the most significant impact on accuracy; however, I have read that there are benefits to an over-built Upper receiver.
My top choices are:
- VLTOR MUR upper - website states it it over-built specifically for accuracy
- JP Billet - Great esthetics, unsure of build quality compared to VLTOR
- JP Forged - Cheapest, unsure of build quality compared to VLTOR
Both companies have a great reputation but JP lacks some of the descriptive detail on their site that VLTOR does so was looking to those with experience.
I am leaning toward the VLTOR because of the write-up from their site but the JP Billet certainly looks sexy.
Are the tolerances tighter with one brand over the other? Is one meaningfully more rigid than the other?
Any input is appreciated.
Most of what I have read indicates that the receivers won't have the most significant impact on accuracy; however, I have read that there are benefits to an over-built Upper receiver.
My top choices are:
- VLTOR MUR upper - website states it it over-built specifically for accuracy
- JP Billet - Great esthetics, unsure of build quality compared to VLTOR
- JP Forged - Cheapest, unsure of build quality compared to VLTOR
Both companies have a great reputation but JP lacks some of the descriptive detail on their site that VLTOR does so was looking to those with experience.
I am leaning toward the VLTOR because of the write-up from their site but the JP Billet certainly looks sexy.
Are the tolerances tighter with one brand over the other? Is one meaningfully more rigid than the other?
Any input is appreciated.
