Best bang for your buck 14.5" bbl? .223/5.56

[Brent]

What's the general consensus?
-Brent

 

[shocker998md]

bang for the buck? Id say PSA. I personally have a bcm 14.5 mid length and love it. I got it in the lightweight contour but if I was to do it again id get their enhanced light weight 14.5 which is the same as mine but fluted.

 

[dontpanic]

Wilson Combat. Got mine at 2A Sales.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Match-Grade-Barrel-556-NATO-Recon-SR-Tactical-147-1-8-Twist-Stainless/productinfo/TR-556RCS14-18/

 

[Mini14tac]

Here you go. It is not an HBAR though and would need to go on a lower that was assembled prior to Oct 2013.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/14220/category/4230/

 

[friendlyhippo]

I bought a colt socom for 2 bills off gunbroker. Using the $150 RIS II FSP from brownells to make a block 2 clone.

 

[outrider58]

I put one of these on an AR. It shoots great!

http://www.shop.dezarms.com/product.sc?productId=127&categoryId=27

 

[Brent]

Thanks all! This would be going on a Lower bought in 2012 so any contour is free game!
Whats the consensus on Rainier's offerings. I have an ultra match 8.5 for my 300 pistol and it's spot on, consistent hits at 300 yards using subs and a T1

 

[HokieCasey]

When I do a pinned 14.5 I would considering a BCM ELW (1 lb 4 oz) or enhanced medium weight (1 lb 10 oz).

Probably would end up with their enhanced medium based on my intended usage.

 

[friendlyhippo]

I have a rainier barrel on a blackout. Damn sight better shooter than me.

Casey, if you want lightweight, why not go Faxon? Their LW 16" is 19 ounces. 14.5 is just over a pound.

 

[Erick]

Got a Troy Bravo rifle.
Pinned 14.5 inch, 4150 steel, mid lenght gas, beautiful Troy rail.

Black Friday it was 599. Now its a bit more but still very affordable

 

[spfrazierjr]

Green mountain gets great reviews and will be my next 14.5 barrel.

 

[swinokur]

White Oak Armament

from Engage

 

[Wayne1one]

What's the general consensus?
-Brent

Great deal over at Joe Bob Outfitters, these barrels have been on two of my most recent builds, they're great.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Voo...nt_Contour_Ba_p/voodoo-14.5-m-m-556-m-t-l.htm

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[photoracer]

Best bang for the buck? Last year I got a Bergara LW fluted nitrided 14.5" 5.56 barrel from Sportsman's Guide for $89. Only reason I have not shot it yet is getting the muzzle device pinned.

 

[outrider58]

Thanks all! This would be going on a Lower bought in 2012 so any contour is free game!
Whats the consensus on Rainier's offerings. I have an ultra match 8.5 for my 300 pistol and it's spot on, consistent hits at 300 yards using subs and a T1

I am planning on going with a Rainier Ultra Match 10.5 for an SBR upper once my stamp comes in.

 

[Brent]

I am planning on going with a Rainier Ultra Match 10.5 for an SBR upper once my stamp comes in.

It's a whole lotta barrel!

 

[Marauder]

They have some sales right now. http://ballisticadvantage.com/

 

[jlowe23]

Great deal over at Joe Bob Outfitters, these barrels have been on two of my most recent builds, they're great.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Voo...nt_Contour_Ba_p/voodoo-14.5-m-m-556-m-t-l.htm

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I agree.

 

[outrider58]

Wouldn't this be a no-go in Md.?

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Voo...nt_Contour_Ba_p/voodoo-14.5-m-m-556-m-t-l.htm

 

[swinokur]

with a pinned or welded flash hider it would be GTG.