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    I've got one on the way too. If it's a touch overgassed, that works just fine for me. I'm no ammo snob so I'm sure it'll see weak loads through it.

    Just as an FYI on Aero Precision, they apparently ship everything signature required. I called in today to try and get that changed and was informed there was a fee for them to do that (wtf?). Maybe if you put it in the comments section when you place your order that could be avoided.

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    Quote Originally Posted by krichbaum View Post
    you will want a pretty heavy buffer, or you could always use an adjustable gas block and turn it down some.
    An adjustable is pretty much mandatory on a SBR barrel ported to run unsuppressed. It's such a valuable addition to that equation.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim D View Post
    Just as an FYI on Aero Precision, they apparently ship everything signature required.
    I hate that crap.
    Last edited by markm; 06-04-14 at 17:45.
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    Any updates to those running this barrel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by philcam View Post
    Any updates to those running this barrel?
    I'm too broke and busy to have put mine through the ringer, but I'm pleased with my purchase. (10.5" barrel)

    Prelim accuracy met my expectations and I've had no cycling problems with XM193 or Hornady 5.56mm duty loads (standard weight carbine buffer, trying an H2 out next time I make it out).

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    Glad to hear. I am looking to get one of them soon, though it's a hard choice between this, BCM, and Sionics. The price makes a strong case though.

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    I am interested to hear if anyone has any further information on this topic since last post. Updates?
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    I recently purchase a 14.5 1/7 mid-length QPQ treated barrel.

    Many mfg's incorrectly describe this surface treatment process as a "coating" which it is not. The process is basically nitriding which is done several different ways. It is also called melonite by other mfg's. but the principle is pretty much the same.

    Aero does not turn the barrels themselves as I found out and wont say who does.

    In any case I have found Aero to sell a very good product. Most of us are familiar with their lowers and uppers which at least for me have always been "in-spec" and very well machined so I chose to trust them when it came to getting a barrel with their name on it.

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    Here's a pic of my last group of the night shooting Wolf Gold 55gr (M193 clone) at 100 yards. I was simply shooting with a bipod (no sandbags/or anything special to help beyond the bipod). The range was shutting down and I only had about two minutes to put this 10 round group on paper. I believe its about 2.3 MOA.



    It is the 16" stainless steel wylde barrel (http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/sto...l.aspx?pid=115)

    To be honest, I'm pretty sure I could have done a bit better had I had more time.
    Last edited by abso; 10-06-14 at 14:43.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ewetstone View Post
    I recently purchase a 14.5 1/7 mid-length QPQ treated barrel.

    Many mfg's incorrectly describe this surface treatment process as a "coating" which it is not. The process is basically nitriding which is done several different ways. It is also called melonite by other mfg's. but the principle is pretty much the same.

    Aero does not turn the barrels themselves as I found out and wont say who does.

    In any case I have found Aero to sell a very good product. Most of us are familiar with their lowers and uppers which at least for me have always been "in-spec" and very well machined so I chose to trust them when it came to getting a barrel with their name on it.
    Are you happy with the barrel? I was considering one of the exact same barrels.

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    I have not yet assembled the upper that this new barrel will be a part of so of course could not comment on its accuracy.

    As far as the finish, I have closely inspected it and it looks great. Very nice finish inside and out. This barrel is currently on sale at Aero for 160.00. I would recommend it, yes.

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