December 31, 2017, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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6.8 ar barrel
Quick question for those that may know. For the 6.8 SPC is a 1:10, 1:11 , or 1:12 twist rate preferred? As I look at more and more expensive barrels the 1:12 is what is being offered. I’m generally assuming they mean them to be used with the 85-90 grain projectiles. I’m specifically looking for an 18” heavy contour threaded barrel. Thoughts welcome.
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December 31, 2017, 01:16 PM | #2 |
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I prefer ARP's barrels. Currently they are 1:11.25 or 1:10. Expensive? No. Plus they shoot .5 MOA with my reloads. I reload bullets from 90 to 120 gr.
http://www.ar15performance.com/home 18" barrel but not heavy... http://www.ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/38010/43898 |
December 31, 2017, 01:20 PM | #3 |
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My 1:12 3 groove barrel stabilizes a 130gr SPH without problems. If you want to shoot heavier/longer bullets, a faster twist would be useful.
What's more important is the land/groove ratio. Most 1:10 6 groove barrels were designed for 270 Win and are tighter than ideal. Most 3, 4, or 5 groove 1:11 are a good choice for the 6.8spc. I'd recommend getting a barrel from AR15Performance.com
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I second the ARP recommendation--Harrison has come very close to perfecting the optimal 6.8 barrel IMO.
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December 31, 2017, 02:07 PM | #5 |
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My ARP 6.8 barrel is 1:11 and shoots 90 grain bullets as well as I can ask for--pre-deer season zero resulted in a 3 shot cloverleaf @ 100 yards using a 1.5-4x32 set on 4x.
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ARP barrels are second to none. 1/11 or 1/12 is what was recommended to me.
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Sweet! Thanks guys!!
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Another vote for ARP barrels. My ARP barrel in 6.8 1:11.25 twist is a real shooter. Its not a .5 moa barrel, but its a 3/4 moa barrel with 3 different bullets in handloads and 2 different factory loads. Can't complain about that.
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How did I miss this thread? Too late to pile on? Got a 16 and 12.5" 6.8 and the TAC6 'cat from ARP. Plus a few superbolts and muzzle devices.
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You were probably too busy hanging out of the 6.8 Forum maybe.
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January 6, 2018, 02:58 PM | #12 |
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I had decided last year (maybe longer) to give Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co. a try.
Got the 6.8 barrel and built the gun. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to shoot it because other hobbies have taken over. I guess in the spring I’ll try it out. Nothing to add to the discussion except to give another option. I just wanted to be clear that The Barrel is untested so as not to be misleading. Other owners are claiming good accuracy out of the same barrel. |
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I have a 358 win barrel made from a green mountain blank and it shoots great--if that helps you any.
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