Ballistic advantage barrels? Any good?

USMC0311 · Mar 5, 2017

I've been exploring options on barrels for my 308 build and stumbled across this company. Seems to be moderately priced would just like to hear from people who have had them. Accuaracy? Durability?

DaemonAssassin · Mar 5, 2017

USMC0311 said:
I've been exploring options on barrels for my 308 build and stumbled across this company. Seems to be moderately priced would just like to hear from people who have had them. Accuaracy? Durability?

Depends on the accuracy you are looking for. If you are looking for incredibly accurate barrels, go look at Shilen, Lilja, Kreiger, Bartlien, Criterion, etc...

Durability is defined as if you intend to use the barrel as a hammer or not. If you want to use it as a hammer, go buy a hammer. If you want a rifle barrel that will shoot decently and stand up to the test of thousands rounds, then get a BA or better branded barrel.

USMC0311 · Mar 5, 2017

Thanks

Pmbspyder · Mar 5, 2017

BA barrels are part of a new breed that puts out affordable, accurate barrels. They won't compare to match offerings (mostly) but for your average shooter they'll be more than enough. Take a look at Faxon too, my gunner barrel is sub moa. My BA Hanson is no slouch though. You can't go wrong with either

rsj1231 · Mar 5, 2017

I've used BA and Faxon barrels and will continue to use them. They've been 100% reliable and the only match barrels I can compare them to (that I've owned) are Wilson Combat and White Oak Armament. The BA and Faxon can shoot 1-2 inch groups with factory ammo which is good enough for me and what I am doing. The Wilson and WOA however, could easily hit the same hole repeatedly.

All in all, for $110-170 on the BA and Faxon I am not disappointed at all. The quality of them is outstanding. Gas port size has been correct, feed ramps cut nicely, threads perfect. The barrels I am using or have used are...

http://www.righttobear.com/Ballistic-Advantage-10-5-Carbine-Barrel-5-56-p/babl556005m.htm

http://www.righttobear.com/FAXON-FIREARMS-16-PENCIL-5-56-NATO-Mid-Length-p/15a58m16npq.htm

http://www.righttobear.com/FAXON-FIREARMS-14-5-PENCIL-5-56-NATO-Mid-Length-p/15a58m14npq.htm

http://www.righttobear.com/Ballistic-Advantage-8-Barrel-300-Blackout-p/babl300001m.htm

theneckie · Mar 6, 2017

I just put the 20" stainless ba barrel on my 308, This is my first time out with it at 100 yards, shooting off bags.

USMC0311 · Mar 7, 2017

Thank you all for your input

DaemonAssassin · Mar 8, 2017

USMC0311 said:
Thanks

Keep in mind the hammer thing was just a joke, nothing more. It wasn't meant to be person, just some humor.

The sad thing is that a friend of mine actually used his brand new AR HBAR as a hammer, because he lost his hammer. Then he wondered why the barrel wouldn't shoot right. :sad20:

blankford · Jan 30, 2018

Just picked up the Ballistic Advantage 16" .223 Wylde Hanson Midlength Barrel Premium Series with low pro gas block, tube and roll pin. Also with the VG6 Precision Epsilon brake. $250 for the whole deal. I'm hoping this is an awesome barrel. Never paid that much for one part before.

Racer Doug14 · Jan 30, 2018

blankford said:
Just picked up the Ballistic Advantage 16" .223 Wylde Hanson Midlength Barrel Premium Series with low pro gas block, tube and roll pin. Also with the VG6 Precision Epsilon brake. $250 for the whole deal. I'm hoping this is an awesome barrel. Never paid that much for one part before.

That's a lot of stuff for $250. That vg6 is nice.

Melnic · Feb 10, 2018

blankford said:
Just picked up the Ballistic Advantage 16" .223 Wylde Hanson Midlength Barrel Premium Series with low pro gas block, tube and roll pin. Also with the VG6 Precision Epsilon brake. $250 for the whole deal. I'm hoping this is an awesome barrel. Never paid that much for one part before.

Is a Hanson profile HBAR?

BigRick · Feb 10, 2018

I had 1 6.5 creedmoor. Shot sub Moa at 100 had no trouble banging 10" steel at 500 yards. Worth the money yes are there better barrels out there yes.

outrider58 · Feb 11, 2018

DaemonAssassin said:
Keep in mind the hammer thing was just a joke, nothing more. It wasn't meant to be person, just some humor.

The sad thing is that a friend of mine actually used his brand new AR HBAR as a hammer, because he lost his hammer. Then he wondered why the barrel wouldn't shoot right.

I just want to take this opportunity to say that was not me. I have plenty of hammers(too many, actually) and I believe in using the right tool for the right job.

DaemonAssassin · Feb 11, 2018

outrider58 said:
I just want to take this opportunity to say that was not me. I have plenty of hammers(too many, actually) and I believe in using the right tool for the right job.

I like hammer. I like Kobalt.

I like rifle barrel. I like Shilen.

:lol:

blankford · Feb 16, 2018

Racer Doug14 said:
That's a lot of stuff for $250. That vg6 is nice.

I shot it last week...I'm in love. Amazing barrel and brake. Together they are magic lol

Melnic said:
Is a Hanson profile HBAR?

Not sure, it's a pre-13 lower. I would like to get confirmation on that. Can anybody weight in? I'm going to email BA.

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