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    Previous posts have listed a bunch of good points, although I think that a good trigger (not heavy and not raspy) is one of the most important. From shooting handguns, I really have noticed this to be of great effect. A good trigger is the difference between your shooting poorly and you shooting a target that makes you smile with pride.
    Sonny

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    Don't forget quality sights.

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    I have had supreme results with my Shilen barrel. If you would like I can elaborate. (my "custom" barrel was ready in 2 weeks)

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    Remember.... an accurate rifle will only make a mediocre shooter only marginally better....

    but a shooter who has a solid grasp of the basic fundamentals is gonna pick up your rack grade weapon and show you how it's done.....

    SGT York used a Rack grade Enfield.........

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    5. Quality sights

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    Shilen Barrel

    Quote Originally Posted by mos2111 View Post
    I have had supreme results with my Shilen barrel. If you would like I can elaborate. (my "custom" barrel was ready in 2 weeks)
    By all means proceed...

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    I wanted to build a rifle that would get me "about" 1 inch groups at 100yds for recreational shooting and scoped rifle matches. I had a NM M1A with a scope, but was having problems with ammo, cost and other factors. I sold it (dont feel bad, it just wasnt being shot). I was able to trade a handgun for a RRA NM A2. I sold the upper and kept the lower. I replaced the RRA LPK with a JP 2 stage trigger I took out of my work rifle (becuase I believe that a 2 stage belongs in a scoped rifle). I kept the A2 stock. I used a White Oaks Armament upper becuase I did not have the loot laying arround for a billet upper (Vltor or LaRue). I knew that I wanted a GOOD bcg, so I picked up a CMT M16 bcg from Bravo Company with the o ring. I also didnt have a large ammount of money for a railed forarm (wanted to put my money in the barrel) so I picked up a ?YHM lightweight rifle forarm with the anti rotation pins (much better than the old style). I added a MI harris bipod adapter, harris bipod and picked up a MI gas block. I used a LaRue SPR - E and a 16x Super Sniper. I really wanted the adjustable turrents and mildots for ranging. Down the road, handguards, upper and scope will upgraded, as I would really like an illum recticle. I wanted to have a rifle that shot well, but looked stock. I knew I wanted a A2 FH to mount a Gemtech halo on. I spent some time looking arround and reading about barrels and differnt makes. I had looked at some stuff from Adco, Compas Lake, Kriger, Shilen and several others. After doing some homework, I decided that I would support a local company (I live in DFW and Shilen is about 30min south of where I live). I drove to shilen and placed an order for a 20 in select grade barrel (the regular barrel as opposed to the expensive one) becuase I didnt see the minimal increase in precision as needed for my uses. I had them thread the barrel to accept an A2 and dimple the barrel for the MI gas block. I also droped off my bolt for custom fitting to the barrel. My orriginal extimated wait time was several months, I had my barrel ready for pickup in 2 weeks.



    I have found that 77gn SMK from BH works best. I tried several differnt bullet weights for performance and fired 5 groups of 10 rounds each to determine a general group size. Here is the grouping.

    some of the groups up close.









    Please keep in mind that I have only shot a scoped rifle about 10 times and the only "formal" marksmanship trainging I have for accurate shooting is from Bootcamp. I have never taken a scoped rifle class, but hope to eventually with TJ down at Tiger Valley.

    I have found that good groups are a combination of Me doing my part, a good weapon platform and good ammunition. This thing is fun to shoot becuase I can run 62gn 855 or generic stuff through it and still get good groups. This makes it a rifle that will be used offten.

    cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mos2111 View Post
    I have found that good groups are a combination of Me doing my part, a good weapon platform and good ammunition.
    cheers.
    You sir are wise

    I was interested because I also chose a Shilen barrel for my .204 being built.


    Ricky

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    You wont regret the purchase.

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    Which companies offer cryogenic treating on barrels? Iknow DPMS does. I not sure who else does.
    And what are the pros & cons of ss barrels & cl barrels?

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