For those looking for a 7.62x39mm 16" Melonite AR barrel for a build

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Here is what looks to be a decent low cost 7.62x39mm 16" Melonite AR barrel for sale over at PrimaryArms.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Radical_Firearms_16_7_62x39_HBAR_Profile_1_10_Twi_p/16hbar7.62x39-1-10.htm

Currently priced at $99.95 but when you use the sale COUPON CODE: “BARREL15” it takes a additional 15% off the barrel for a finial price of $84.95

Here is some info on the barrel,

High-quality, precision machined barrel from Radical Firearms

Features:

    Manufacturer: Radical Firearms
    Chamber: 7.62x39mm
    Contour: HBAR
    Fluted: No
    Barrel Length: 16"
    Twist Rate: 1:10
    Gas System: Carbine
    Diameter at Gas Port: 0.750"
    Thread Pitch: 5/8x24
    Feed Ramps: M4
    Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
    Finish: Melonite
    Process: Button Rifled
    Barrel Lining: Melonite
    Barrel Extension: A4
    Assembly: Stripped
    Weight: 2lb 0.8oz
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Sold out.:frowning: Where would I find a 7.62x39 bolt (along with a carrier to go with it)?

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This barrel in back in stock at a non sale price of $99.00 and I can say its a very well machined/finished barrel which I had zero issues with during my recent build.

Parred with a PSA Armory A4 upper receiver, Colt barrel nut & gas tube, Standard hand guard fixings, BTE Rail Height Adjustable 3rd Gen Gas Block and a .308/7.62 Steel TANKER MUZZLE Brake this ultra low cost build fired 200 flawless rounds in her first range outing offering 2.5 inch 5 round groups with some Wolf 123gr FMJ at 100yds from a strap in shooting rest. I can’t wait to see what my hand loads can do a long with my favorite bulk 7.62x39 Tula 124gr H/P’s (8M3 bullet).

Total cost of build $240.00

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What bolt did you use?

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Sorry for the late reply,

I used a Radical Arms 7.62x39 Melonited BCG which is IMHO a high quality BCG for the 7.62x39 AR. The BCG is sold By Primary Arms https://www.primaryarms.com/Radical_Firearms_Melonite_Finish_7_62x39_M16_AR15_p/magmeln-bcg762.htm for $94.99 and I have family and friends who have many rounds down range with them without a single issue so far.

The second range trip turned in much better results with Tula 124gr (8M3) H/P’s printing five shot groups at 1.41" at 100yds from a strap in rest with remote trigger and some M67 turned in a few groups in the 1.20" range but single flyers hurt both in average. I will be pulling a few dozen (8M3’s) and reloading then into brass cases to see what type of load I can work up accuracy wise.