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    Rainier Arms Barrel

    Hey anyone here get one of the New Raineir Arms Select MEDCON Barrels?
    They Look really nice and a good price. I am looking at rebarreling my M&P Tactical with a better barrel.

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    Dave

    http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=3279

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    They sold out before I could get one. I would like to get one though as I like what they're doing with it. I have one of their CHF barrels and its very accurate.

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    I have a few on order and am interested to see what they do.



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    I would like to hear how well they work.

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    This or a Sionics barrel will probably be my next barrel purchase. Looking forward to feedback on both.

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    The SIONICS rifle I tested was pretty damn accurate with plain old M855 and some Hornady Steel TAP.

    During the Magpul course it did very good with the 2MOA Aimpoint T-1.

    Quote Originally Posted by jaxman7 View Post
    This or a Sionics barrel will probably be my next barrel purchase. Looking forward to feedback on both.

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    Very interesting! The fact that it weighs only slightly more than a 16" CHF middy combined with the relatively low price point makes this very appealing to me.

    Definitely interested in how well these shoot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    The SIONICS rifle I tested was pretty damn accurate with plain old M855 and some Hornady Steel TAP.

    During the Magpul course it did very good with the 2MOA Aimpoint T-1.
    Copy that IG. I am just surprised these aren't 'out there' more yet. I guess the company just needs more time/exposure.

    Apologies for the slight thread derail.

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    Sorry for dragging up an old thread, but I was wondering if we could get an update on how well these barrels performed?

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    Since they just came back in stock, one is inbound. Will post results once I have some rounds through it.
    Have not read anything bad about it, so since I like the light weight, profile that preserves mass close to chamber and then tapers down, black finish and very reasonable price, thought I would take a chance.
    Has the potential for good accuracy as Ranier calls it Match Grade, has a Wyle chamber and rumored to be made by Black Hole, which has a reputation for accuracy. Was considering the 16" mid gas Criterion from Brownell's, which also has a good reputation. That one is made from chrome moly steel rather than SS, and is chrome lined, so likely will last somewhat longer than a SS. However I am hoping the Ranier Select will last as they allude to some hardening of the bore surface in the description. Polygon rifling has an appeal. Heck, you can always return it within 90 days if you are unhappy!

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