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Thread: New barrel for my Bushmaster Carbine

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    I would go with a BCM or Daniel Defense if you are going to get a crossover battle type upper that will still be used for varminting from time to time.


    If you are going to get a stainless bbl upper, then flavor is not quite as important for that dedicated application.
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    Considered just free-floating what you have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdbell2004 View Post
    I've been looking at Midway USA. They have a DPMS 16" BBL upper and the reviews are good. Price is not to shabby either. I know it's not top of the line, but no matter what I go with, there will always be something better. Any input on these uppers?

    Yes- don't waste your money on DPMS anything. DD and BCM are proven performers, are manufactured and assembled with premium quality components and both will stand behind their products. Why settle for less?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tylerw02 View Post
    Considered just free-floating what you have?
    This. Try freefloating the barrel, and maybe even soften the recoil a bit with a heavier buffer and maybe a muzzle device like the PWS or Battle Comp (just to make your carbine more pleasant to shoot and speed up follow-up shots). I have two identical CMMG barrels (same gov't profile chrome-lined barrel I mentioned earlier), and while the non-ff upper is close to one moa, the ff upper keeps 5 rounds of 69-75gr match loads under 1 moa, and is much more consistent.

    If you're close to 1moa, then just a freefloat forend might get you there. You already have a nice trigger, so you ought to have yourself a heck of a shooter with match ammo. It won't be a one-hole benchrest rig, but it'll be more than accurate enough for a fighting rifle or coyote blaster.
    Last edited by moose01; 08-11-10 at 16:11.

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    What is your intended use of the weapon? Why do you need just under 1 MOA?

    Most people can't even shoot to the accuracy of their weapon.

    I know I can only shoot about 1 MOA with my Noveske, using match ammo and a Leupold Mk4 MR/T.

    Quote Originally Posted by jdbell2004 View Post
    I want to upgrade the barrel on my rig, stick with .223/5.56. I considered a complete new upper receiver but it fits my budget a little better to just go with a new barrel. I want this to be my coyote gun, maybe praire dog too.

    I want more accuracy than I am getting with my contour 16" with m203 cutouts. Looking to get just under 1MOA if possible. I'd like to go 20", but if I can get good results with a shorter barrel, I wouldn't mind staying 16" or going 18". Is anything larger than 16" even an option without changing anything else on the upper (ie. buffer assembly)?

    I want to use my current upper and BCG if possible. I want a heavy barrel with a gas block. Can I use my old upper and BCG with a new barrel?

    So far I believe I will need a take down wrench and a punch set. A new barrel, free float hand guards, gas block and gas tube (length dependent on the barrel length?).

    Sorry for all the questions, I searched and couldn't come up with much. The search on this site never works well for me...

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