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Thread: BCM vs. DD hammer forged barrel offerings?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bp7178 View Post
    To the OP, I wouldn't select either barrel for a recce type rifle. If you are using magnified optics and shooting for groups, chrome lined thin profiled barrels aren't what you're looking for.
    I see your reasoning and I would definitely agree, but what I'm thinking for this rifle is something like a 3-gun rifle- low power optics (TR24G to be exact) and fast handling. Definitely not something primarily for shooting "for groups" like a bench rest rifle/SPR build. My hope was that the lightweight bbl would counter the weight of the longer rail (12" Larue) and move the balance back a bit more. I don't know, do you still think I'm off on my thinking? Summer is a slow time of year for work for me so I'm looking for a project to tinker with. Its either this or jigsaw puzzles :-) I'm deffinitely open to a standard weight barrel if my thinking is way off.
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    I like matching stainless barrels with any type of magnified optic. If you are willing to give up a tick of accuracy, try some of the lightweight stainless options. Either the Noveske NST or some of the JP Enterprise ones.

    IIRC, the actual recce rifles were 16" Lija stainless barrels.

    I've done the light rifle thing. In the end, I'd rather have something slightly heavier capable of sub minute 10 round groups. The weight kind of mitigates recoil too.

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    Alright, I've decided to go a different direction and build this arround a noveske afghan 14.5".
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    I got one sitting in front of me now...I don't think you be upset at all.

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    I own DD and BCM and find no difference, however I don't ever choose a LW barrel.
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    I have owned a number of selections from BCM and DD.

    All have had proper chambers, been gassed properly, and appeared well machined.

    My DD barrels have been quite a bit more accurate. They are my personal choice.
    The opinions posted above are my own and do not represent any current or former employer.

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    Last post before today; 07-18-12 @12:30.

    Necro?


    ETA: I would trust either manufacturer's offerings.
    Last edited by ColtSeavers; 04-11-14 at 23:17.

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    Necro for real!

    To my knowledge, Daniel Defense is the only only company in the U.S. who hammer forges the chamber as well as the bore. The result is a perfect bore/chamber alignment and smooth chamber walls free of tool marks (helps with extraction). But I could be wrong. Anyone have other info?

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    You can't, and won't go wrong with a barrel from any reputable company. DD, BCM, Noveske, etc. And if something does go wrong, being reputable companies, they most certainly have excellent customer service.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redbeardsong View Post
    Necro for real!

    To my knowledge, Daniel Defense is the only only company in the U.S. who hammer forges the chamber as well as the bore. The result is a perfect bore/chamber alignment and smooth chamber walls free of tool marks (helps with extraction). But I could be wrong. Anyone have other info?
    I believe FN USA Mfg and LWRCI do both the barrel and chamber . http://forum.lwrci.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=15047
    http://www.surplusammo.com/fn-mfg-ar...ome-lined-1-7/

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