AR-15 Gas Ports: Krieger versus Ballistic Advantage

[Molon]

AR-15 Gas Ports: Krieger versus Ballistic Advantage



The first bore-scope view shown below shows the gas port on a new Krieger AR-15 barrel. Note the absence of any burrs at the port and the beveled surface leading into the gas port. Also note the whole gas port is positioned in a groove of the barrel; no part of the gas port cuts into a land.









The next bore-scope view shows the gas port (at 6 o’clock) on a new Ballistic Advantage AR-15 barrel, taken from a different angle than that of the Krieger barrel to show the large burr at the gas port. I wasn’t able to remove this burr with a cleaning rod, so it will have to be shot out. Also note that part of the gas port cuts into one of the lands.










This illustrates just one small example of the expertise and time that you’re paying for when buying a top-tier AR-15 barrel.


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[ace4059]

This is not an attack at you personally Molon, but why the hell you you be comparing BA to Krieger? My only guess is showing top tier vs bottom of the line. I would like to see some comparisons between a few top tier brands. I like your reviews and appreciate the time you put into your posts.

I keep hearing about BA like they are the cats pajamas. They are owned by AP and what's that saying about "a picture says a thousand words"? As you can see the "quality" of BA which relates to AP.

Maybe I am just biased because I still have a bad taste in my mouth from AP and am still sore from being bent over.... And my sphincter never returned to normal size after that experience. You get the idea. I'm still wondering why these two brands (as in AP and BA) are "recommended" here by a few.

[jstalford]

This is not an attack at you personally Molon, but why the hell you you be comparing BA to Krieger? My only guess is showing top tier vs bottom of the line.

If you look at his other recently started thread you can see he's doing just that.



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[Molon]

If you look at his other recently started thread you can see he's doing just that.

Someone with a brain.


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[SmugPePe]

AP and BA get recommended alot for budget build and performance requirements which they will easily met. Despite flaw shown in BA bore, it will still shoot wonderfully and exceeding the value of the price which they go for and for many rounds. But still got it's ass blown out of smoke by kreiger.


Great post by molon, love the bevel on kreiger gas port.

[ColtSeavers]

Will there be a follow up post about the wear differences and affects on accuracy and precision of the two barrels? I don't see the point of this thread without that.

[SiGfever]

Thank you very much for taking your time and expense to bring us this kind of information. Most of us would never know these facts/issues without your help.

[Molon]

Will there be a follow up post about the wear differences and affects on accuracy and precision of the two barrels?

There was going to be, but from now on I'll let you get your first-hand technical data from ****tards like Skyyr. I'm sure that the wealth of first-hand technical data that he will contribute to this website will be breathtaking. Or not.



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[ColtSeavers]

There was going to be, but from now on I'll let you get your first-hand technical data from ****tards like Skyyr. I'm sure that the wealth of first-hand technical data that he will contribute to this website will be breathtaking. Or not.



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I thank you for at least intending to more completely compare and contrast the two barrels and hope that you reconsider so as to complete the thread for others that do and will value it.

I meant no offense with my post and intended no debate, I simply was hoping that an 'end result' of these barrels' accuracy and precision as well as reliable functioning of the gas system and longevity due to their differences would be forthcoming. Nothing more.

[mtdawg169]

There was going to be, but from now on I'll let you get your first-hand technical data from ****tards like Skyyr. I'm sure that the wealth of first-hand technical data that he will contribute to this website will be breathtaking. Or not.



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Dammit! Please don't tell me that we've run off another highly valued member.