New build whose barrel?

[sqdqo]

I want to do an AR build with a flat top and no iron sights. Periodic predator hunting and don't let my buddies AR shoot better than mine. I would like to keep weight down as much as possible while sacrificing as little accuracy as possible. Whose barrel would you use?

[BigPaulie]

I would go with a Noveske. I have a homebuilt N-4. Bought all the Noveske parts minus the SWS rail. Barrels; Centurion, White Oak, but I love the N-4 barrel and the Afghan in 14.5. If $ is no object.

[bkb0000]

dunno, man.. all we can do is give you a list of fancy barrels. you need to do some research and decide what loads you'll be shooting, distances, what kind of profile you want.. we can recommend short barrels, long barrels, SPR-style barrels, and we can tell you who makes a relatively accurate barrel for each.. barrel twist rates, stainless vs CMV, cost...

it all factors in. you should start reading, and get back to us when you've got some things figured out.

[Ziptie]

you should start reading, and get back to us when you've got some things figured out.

This is probably the most important and most often offered piece of advice.

Ziptie

[Hootbro]

Another vote for NOVESKE!

[mtk]

Noveske.

It "stops jihad on contact."

[Iron-sapper]

Buy the Centurion barrel as Noveske seems to be on perpetual backorder.

[packrat]

Greetings,
One aspect that I feel is important is a barrel with a 1/7" Twist Rate. This will help to stabilize heavier bullets such as 75 grain. Check out Bravo Company USA. Anything they have will be a quality product.

[Jerz_subbie]

Noveske for sure. If money is a bit of a concern, Kreiger or I just used a Denny's Operator for my custom Recce but they're tougher to get than Noveskes

[bkb0000]

all these votes for noveske- why?