I am working on a build, and have no experience with either company. I will use the gun as a precision rifle out to, and sometimes beyond 800yds. Yet at the same time I am also looking into 3gun. I am envisioning a handy rifle that holds a convincing sub Moa. My only other experience with an 18in barrel is an spr profile that felt like a brick was on the end of the rifle relatively speaking.
I have narrowed it down to two barrels, a GM 18in fluted .223 wylde, and a Faxon 18in GUNNER 5.56 . These barrels are both in my price range as they are sub $200. I like the GM due to its chambering in .223 wylde, and it's rumors of awesome accuracy. And I like the Faxon for its profile, bolt matching, and solid reputation. The weights are 2.1lbs for the GM with a pushed out center of gravity, and the Faxon at 1.44lbs with a closer center of gravity.
So what should I do? What should the disparity of accuracy be between the two barrels? What should I expect the difference in feel of the barrels to be? How much would a matched bolt help me? Should I be looking at a different barrel? Is this idea reasonable?
Thanks in advance guys!
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