If you are trying to improve accuracy, I think your money would be better spent on higher grade ammo and a trigger than changing the barrel. Trying different ammo would be cheaper than changing the barrel.Abraham wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:58 am The Marshal,
Thanks for your input.
The article I read also mentioned that 'free floating' barrels are more accurate and I'm fairly sure that's true, but on a general purpose AR fixed barrel (if that's the correct terminology), that's not being used as a competition rifle and one I've yet to shoot over 50 yds, I also wonder how important that is?
At 50 yds with a 4 power scope, not a red dot sight, I probably shoot 2" or tighter groups (bench rest) with fmj average factory ammo, not super duper stuff... No, not fantastic accuracy, but good enough to get the job done if ever I 'need to protect hearth and home'.
So, in my rambling way, I'm wondering if the extra bells and whistles of H.F., Free Floating barrels, etc. is worth all the extra cost for a general purpose AR?
And, all are welcome to join in with their thoughts on these subjects.
Thanks!
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- Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:06 am
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Re: Button Rifle Barrels vs. Hammer Forged
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:00 am
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Re: Button Rifle Barrels vs. Hammer Forged
I have not heard that hammer forged barrels provides greater accuracy over button cut barrels. Actually have heard the opposite. Match grade barrels are not typically hammer forged.
Hammer forged barrels are said to last longer, but I wouldn't stress over it. The barrel on your Colt is a consumable... meant to be used and easily replaced. As stated above, I wouldn't stress over this at all. Shoot up your current barrel and then replace with the hammer forged if the life of your barrel was unsatisfactory.
Hammer forged barrels are said to last longer, but I wouldn't stress over it. The barrel on your Colt is a consumable... meant to be used and easily replaced. As stated above, I wouldn't stress over this at all. Shoot up your current barrel and then replace with the hammer forged if the life of your barrel was unsatisfactory.