which 11.5 barrel?

[rmbstyle]

So I got my e form tax stamp back and im ready to get this build finished. What is a quality 11.5 barrel? I was looking at Noveske, Daniel Defense, BCM and Wilson combat.

Thanks

 

[GottaEat]

If you can get away with 11in barrel, KAK industry had some on sale for 100 bucks. Made from green mountain blanks

 

[swinokur]

Engage had some White Oak Armament barrels. Give them a call Tuesday. I used a 10.5 WOA 300 BLK.

works well

 

[rico903]

I'm buying a full upper but think I'll go with a BCM. IF the one I want is ever in stock.

 

[friendlyhippo]

Faxon Firearms is making a very big name for themselves, and the rumor mill on an ar-15 oriented forum is abuzz with stories of an upcoming 11.5" from them. If their current barrels are any indicator, they should be fantastic shooters. I don't work for them, but i do have a 16" barrel from them i have yet to build into a rifle.

 

[IgotAgun]

I think BCM has comparable quality with a lower price than the others.

 

[shooterhyde]

I've got a 10.5" rainier arms select barrel that's really nice, don't know if they do it in 11.5" though

 

[Butcher]

i have the 11.5" bcm and love it. if you wanna give it a test run at freestate lemme know. runs like a clock

 

[rico903]

i have the 11.5" bcm and love it. if you wanna give it a test run at freestate lemme know. runs like a clock

Which one do you have? They are OOS on a lot but there is one model available which I'd be OK with.

 

[Butcher]

11.5" BFH with DD Lite Rail 7" FSP in tact.

 

[navyis2]

My 11.5" noveske has been an incredible barrel. The top group is three shots at 100 meters and the bottom shot is 6 at 100 meters. The other target is 30 rounds fired quickly.

And the rifle.

 

[shooterhyde]

nice rifle navyis2!

 

[navyis2]

nice rifle navyis2!

Thank you! Ithink was definitely my priciest AR but it's my favorite.

 

[rico903]

11.5" BFH with DD Lite Rail 7" FSP in tact.

I was looking at the 11'5" BFH upper with the KMR hand guard I think.

 

[daNattyFatty]

I have an 11.5" enhanced lightweight barrel from bcm. It heats up quickly, but also cools quickly too. I've had good results with mine, but no target pics to back that up.

 

[BadLuckAintNoCrime]

I have the BCM upper, and absolutely love it. I cant wait to turn my from a pistol to a SBR. The KMR is a very slim profile, which fits my hands perfectly.

 

[rico903]

For those of you with BCM upper groups, is the BFH hammer forged upper worth the extra money. I plan to use it for an SBR build and have also considered the lightweight and fluted light weight. Any pros and cons to either?

 

[OrbitalEllipses]

For those of you with BCM upper groups, is the BFH hammer forged upper worth the extra money. I plan to use it for an SBR build and have also considered the lightweight and fluted light weight. Any pros and cons to either?

Previous discussion on the topic: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=46203

I went with the 11.5" standard lightweight - the enhanced lightweight were not out at the time. I used it with an unmagnified optic and I'm not the best shot, but I can tell it out-shoots me. It was far cheaper to go standard at the time and I figured I wouldn't ever need the extended life expectancy of a hammer forged barrel.

As far fluted vs non-fluted...it doesn't appear that fluting saves you even an ounce of weight. I would skip it unless someone can prove that the fluting significantly increases thermal mass or decreases heat soak.

 

[bobthefisher]

Fluting is a gimmick IMHO. It doesn't dissipate heat any faster and the weight savings is marginal. It does look cool though, but that's about it.

 

[rico903]

Fluting is a gimmick IMHO. It doesn't dissipate heat any faster and the weight savings is marginal. It does look cool though, but that's about it.

That's basically what I thought. Don't think it makes a barrel stiffer as claimed either. Thanks