Delta Elite vs HBAR

2wheelwander · November 5, 2022, 08:52 PM

This question has nagged me for many years. I bought an HBAR right before the assault weapons ban. Dealer had a Delta Elite right next to it on the shelf. I didn't want to spend the extra coin. Now, I kick myself for not buying that gun.

But the question remains, did the Delta Elite have any work done to it the HBAR did not? My understanding is the HBAR is simply a heavy barreled AR, nothing more. Was the Delta just an appearance package?

I'm assuming it was not a sub MOA gun out of the box?

50 shooter · November 6, 2022, 02:24 PM

I guess it depends, didn't the delta HBAR come with a cheap Tasco scope, cheekrest and an accuwedge?

Then they released an HBAR Elite, followed by a Competition Elite. I think they came with different twist rate barrels also.

2wheelwander · November 6, 2022, 06:07 PM

As I recall the included scope wasn't anything to brag about other than being rubber coated. Yes, the cheek rest, did not know about the accuwedge. And I believe an aluminum carry case. Neat package, but was it as accurate as it looked?

I have an A2 HBAR I enjoy shooting just because its similar to what I was issued, minus the heavy barrel. Had an A1 and steel pot in basic. Lower had 'Mattel' roll mark

50 shooter · November 6, 2022, 09:52 PM

Never owned any of these, I'm sure a little Googlefu would get you a good answer. I would think that with all the additional features, the delta HBAR would be better.

How much better? Put a scope on the two HBAR rifles and I would think that either could hold MOA or better with quality ammo.

The competition elite with a better twist rate and quality ammo, scope... would probably out shoot both.

November 5, 2022, 08:52 PM	#1
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	Delta Elite vs HBAR This question has nagged me for many years. I bought an HBAR right before the assault weapons ban. Dealer had a Delta Elite right next to it on the shelf. I didn't want to spend the extra coin. Now, I kick myself for not buying that gun. But the question remains, did the Delta Elite have any work done to it the HBAR did not? My understanding is the HBAR is simply a heavy barreled AR, nothing more. Was the Delta just an appearance package? I'm assuming it was not a sub MOA gun out of the box?

November 6, 2022, 02:24 PM	#2
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	I guess it depends, didn't the delta HBAR come with a cheap Tasco scope, cheekrest and an accuwedge? Then they released an HBAR Elite, followed by a Competition Elite. I think they came with different twist rate barrels also. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

November 6, 2022, 09:52 PM	#4
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Never owned any of these, I'm sure a little Googlefu would get you a good answer. I would think that with all the additional features, the delta HBAR would be better. How much better? Put a scope on the two HBAR rifles and I would think that either could hold MOA or better with quality ammo. The competition elite with a better twist rate and quality ammo, scope... would probably out shoot both. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

November 6, 2022, 06:07 PM	#3
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	As I recall the included scope wasn't anything to brag about other than being rubber coated. Yes, the cheek rest, did not know about the accuwedge. And I believe an aluminum carry case. Neat package, but was it as accurate as it looked? I have an A2 HBAR I enjoy shooting just because its similar to what I was issued, minus the heavy barrel. Had an A1 and steel pot in basic. Lower had 'Mattel' roll mark