Just wondering if I’m missing out on some good barrels. I know the gold standards for “great barrel”- CMMG, Noveske, BCM, White Oak, etc… but what about the those “best kept secret” little guys out there producing amazing barrels that nobody knows about?
I’m looking to put together my most dead-nuts-on (and most expensive) pink-mister build to date, and figure now’s the time to learn of that fantastic-yet-yet-unknown custom barrel guy that’s waiting for a little publicity to send him rocketing into the ranks of the perpetually “out of stock!” manufacturers.
Well my intent isn’t to argue over which of the listed manufacturers are truly “great” barrels makers, but CMMG makes a perfectly decent barrel. It’s no Noveske, but I’m aware of nothing else that is- that’s why I’m posting.
Primary use will be for inducing bouts of envy from collegues
18", mid-length gas, medium-ish profile, .5/28, preferably with FSB option.
CL 4150, but I’m not a biggot
Everybody’s gettin noveskes. I’m waaay too cool to do what everybody else is doing. I’ll probably get their 18" SPR SS… Still waiting to hear back on lead time. I was looking at the white oak SPR, for about half the do’h, but they’re 8 weeks out. Noveske’s probably 10.
I just picked up a White oak barrel from Rainer arms awhile back, 16" midlength, and govt. style profile under the handguards but a lil fatter than .625" though. looks nice havent shot it yet.
-Jesse
I have one of his 18" barrels on my MK12 clone. You can literally put rounds through the same hole at 100m with the right ammo.
All the other manufacturers mentioned may make good products but “Grinch” makes no nonsense second to none gear.
He knows his guns from both sides of the house, as a SOF operator and as a technition. He takes the time to get inside all the weapons he produces and truly “customizes” the weapons PERFORMANCE.
I am curious about the absence of any discussion for the match barrels by say, JP Rifle? I also see Brownells sells a few match grades with integrated brakes.
Have these evern been compared anywhere on a range to the Noveske?
I hear they’re THE barrel to beat. Like I say- as soon as those MFrs call me back, I’ll probably be placing an order. I do want to check out this Centurion Arms SPR, though- anybody else have anything on 'em? They run about the same price as the noveske SPR, so they must have a high regard for themselves.
