Larue, BCM, or White Oak 16" barrel?

[DDgunslinger]

these are very nice. I have the clamp version but with three screws, it's not going anywhere. that said, if I could pin this FSB, I would...

I know GG&G doesn't get the respect that some of the top stuff does but in my experience, their stuff is very well designed and sturdy.

+1 GG&G makes solid products

[theoak]

Does anyone know if the VLTOR VIS will work with a barrel with a Wylde chamber?

[ra2bach]

Does anyone know if the VLTOR VIS will work with a barrel with a Wylde chamber?

unless I've lost my senses, the chamber is on the inside of the barrel. why would this affect the receiver?

eta: OK, a less smart-ass remark - I don't believe there would be a problem. a Wylde chamber is only a modification of the chamber. it's most often used on competition guns. it's sometimes described as a cross between a .223 and 5.56 chambers but that's not really accurate as far as it goes.

nonetheless, what have you heard that might make you think this would affect the receiver?

[justin_247]

This seems like the opportune time to ask this question...

The LaRue, WOA, Rainier, and Compass Lake offerings all have Wylde chambers, however I've heard that Wylde chambers may be too tight for true 5.56 ammo, such as MK262, and this is what causes many failures to extract on RRA rifles. This is why Noveske came up with their NMm0 chambers in the first place.

Is this simply a myth, or is it a legitimate problem? If it is legitimate, I would stick to the Noveske, Centurion, and BCM offerings.

[Robb Jensen]

Once in a great great while I see guns with .223 Wylde chambers have issues with 5.56mm NATO ammo. They shoot .223Rem and 5.56mm NATO a little more accurately than 5.56mm NATO chambers.

I have had no issues shooting 5.56mm NATO ammo out of BCMs SS410 barrels with their USMC SAM-R chamber.

[justin_247]

Once in a great great while I see guns with .223 Wylde chambers have issues with 5.56mm NATO ammo. They shoot .223Rem and 5.56mm NATO a little more accurately than 5.56mm NATO chambers.

I have had no issues shooting 5.56mm NATO ammo out of BCMs SS410 barrels with their USMC SAM-R chamber.

Very interesting! Just for my own education, may I ask what the difference is between the SAM-R and 5.56 chambers are in comparison to the Wylde?

Thanks.

[Robb Jensen]

Very interesting! Just for my own education, may I ask what the difference is between the SAM-R and 5.56 chambers are in comparison to the Wylde?

Thanks.

SAM-R is the USMCs version of the .223 Wylde. I have many more rounds through Wylde chambers FWIW. Both are tighter in the neck and throat.
If one will ever use the gun heavily suppressed I'd suggest getting a 5.56mm NATO chamber.

[Pax]

Very interesting! Just for my own education, may I ask what the difference is between the SAM-R and 5.56 chambers are in comparison to the Wylde?

Thanks.

Edit: Robb fielded the question effectively.

As it pertains to the tactical community, if you're not using match-grade rounds anyways, the Wylde aint gonna do much for ya. So IMO it has little if any place among the tactical community and belongs in the competition world. I also question the use of any unnecessary, competition-inspired barrel on a defensive weapon if, as Robb has just brought to my attention, it could cause any type of stoppage or malfunction.

[payj]

All your choices are gtg. You could also look into Kreiger.

[theoak]

I just wanted to make sure the BCM 16" mid-length 1/8 SS410 with NATO match chamber is just as accurate as White Oak, Bartlein, Krieger, Noveske, Larue, etc.

Instead of the 16", I'm almost tempted to order a 20" BCM SS410 barrel, a rifle length VLTOR VIS, and a VLTOR A5 stock.