Has anybody had an AR barrel that just wouldn't shoot well?

[arakboss]

? in title. I am looking to hear from users who have had AR barrels that wouldn't shoot better than 3 MOA. What brands models, round counts, caliber, optic type, etc? What type of ammo did you try?

I am thinking about placing a want ad for a super cheap accuracy challenged barrel to see if I can improve the accuracy with handloads.

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[JuglansRegia]

It's sounds like you are interested in center fire only but l have a dedicated. 22lr barrel from CMMG that shoots 2-3" groups at 50 yards, with the ammo it likes.

 

[Koda]

You can improve the precision of a handload but you cant improve the accuracy of a barrel...

 

[arakboss]

It's sounds like you are interested in center fire only but l have a dedicated. 22lr barrel from CMMG that shoots 2-3" groups at 50 yards, with the ammo it likes.

Yes I am going to look for a centerfire chambered, rifle length barrel. That way I can make a variety of handloads in the barrel.

 

[arakboss]

You can improve the precision of a handload but you cant improve the accuracy of a barrel...

That may be true. I will admit that I am a 2 MOA shooter on most days but I haven't found a cheap AR barrel yet that can't shoot OK with one load or another. I am sure there are some out there and I hope to find one.

 

[monkeybutler]

I am thinking about placing a want ad for a super cheap accuracy challenged barrel to see if I can improve the accuracy with handloads.

Why bother, maybe just pull a barrel from your horde of cheap krap ARs?

 

[Stomper]

At all costs, avoid any Ruger AR barrels that were made on the Mini-14/30 production lines... unless you're WANTING to shoot around corners.

 

[CLT65]

My first AR about 25 years ago was a Colt HBar Match rifle. I could never get it to shoot any better than 2 moa, more like 2.5 moa. Back then there wasn't nearly the plethora of parts and accessories available. I still have the rifle, but that barrel is long gone, replaced by one I bought from Century Arms for $50. Yes, I know, but believe it or not, it's very accurate.

 

[Certaindeaf]

? in title. I am looking to hear from users who have had AR barrels that wouldn't shoot better than 3 MOA. What brands models, round counts, caliber, optic type, etc? What type of ammo did you try?

I am thinking about placing a want ad for a super cheap accuracy challenged barrel to see if I can improve the accuracy with handloads.

55gr ball? no

 

[Mono1]

wouldn't shoot better than 3 MOA.

DAM Bro. 3 MOA is pretty freaking BAD. Hard to imagine, But.

 

[arakboss]

DAM Bro. 3 MOA is pretty freaking BAD. Hard to imagine, But.

I have read that the M4 MOA requirement is 4 MOA?

 

[Koda]

3moa isnt precise, but that doesnt mean the rifle isnt accurate.

 

[Mono1]

3moa isnt precise, but that doesnt mean the rifle isnt accurate.

I don't understand this statement.

 

[TTSX]

I don't understand this statement.

 

[Koda]

I don't understand this statement.

Accuracy and precision are not the same things. If every shot landed in a 3 inch bullseye every time the gun would not be precise but it would be accurate.

 

[TTSX]

3moa isnt precise, but that doesnt mean the rifle isnt accurate.

3 inches at 100 yards is still an easy head shot. 6 inches at 200 yards is an easy chest shot. Sounds combat accurate enough to me

 

[Mono1]

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Accuracy is dependent on your Sight-In (Scope or Iron Sights) and that is human determined.

Precision is dependent on the Barrel.

 

[TTSX]

Accuracy is dependent on your Sight-In (Scope or Iron Sights) and that is human determined.

Precision is dependent on the Barrel.

So you do understand the statement

 

[Mono1]

So you do understand the statement

I am assuming @arakboss is looking for a barrel that is not shooting Precision of 4 MOA or better. Accuracy can be easily corrected.

@TTSX Go to bed.

 

[TTSX]

I am assuming @arakboss is looking for a barrel that is not shooting Precision of 4 MOA or better. Accuracy can be easily corrected.

@TTSX Go to bed.

You're not my real dad!