Barrel for competition AR - The Firearms Forum

andrewshasta365 · 06-28-2012, 08:48 PM

Im in the process of building an AR for competition shooting and im wondering if a stainless barrel would be better than a CHF barrel.

300 H&H · 07-01-2012, 06:19 AM

Generally the carbon steel barrels are chome plated in the bore. This is not highly thought of as an accuracy improving treatment. That said, most who are shooting comps with the AR are using a Stainless steel barrel. (except the service rifle match, gotta use the chrome bore for that) Colt at one time and maybe still offer an "accurised" top end with a 24" Stainless barrel. They shoot very well BTW.

Are you shooting bench rest or NRA prone/position shooting?

Regards, Kirk

cpttango30 · 07-02-2012, 12:30 PM

What kind of competition are you shooting in? 3 gun, Across the course, hi power, bench rest, position shooting, F-Class, Midrange, plinking.

A benchrest barrel is a different monster than a 3 gun barrel.

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300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,796	Re: Barrel for competition AR Generally the carbon steel barrels are chome plated in the bore. This is not highly thought of as an accuracy improving treatment. That said, most who are shooting comps with the AR are using a Stainless steel barrel. (except the service rifle match, gotta use the chrome bore for that) Colt at one time and maybe still offer an "accurised" top end with a 24" Stainless barrel. They shoot very well BTW. Are you shooting bench rest or NRA prone/position shooting? Regards, Kirk

07-02-2012, 12:30 PM	#3
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Barrel for competition AR What kind of competition are you shooting in? 3 gun, Across the course, hi power, bench rest, position shooting, F-Class, Midrange, plinking. A benchrest barrel is a different monster than a 3 gun barrel.