Seeking Up-to-date 20" ~$300 Barrel Recommendations

[metz3006]

What is the best grouping 20” (or perhaps 18") 6.5 Grendel barrel in the neighborhood of $300? I already have a type 1 bolt, but could change if necessary. I don’t want to wait long term on a group buy. Barrel profile doesn’t matter. I have found some options:

Black Hole Weaponry (~$295)/Type 1 : http://columbiariverarms.com/product...-configurable/
Precision Firearms (~$305)/Type 2: https://secure.wf-api.com/www.precis...on-barrel.html
Satern Liberty (~$275)/Bolt Included: http://www.obsidianarms.com/product-p/sa6.5g20rm-wb.htm

I know there have been other threads like this in the past, but I am trying to get current information based on current prices. I would appreciate some recommendations relating to these or other barrels that meet the above criteria.

Thank you!

[1911man]

My money would be on the Criterion being the most accurate but once you get a bolt your going to be over $400 in on it and you will have to wait a long time for it. I am currently on month 4 of my wait time from Precision firearms for mine.

Are you going to be handloading or are you looking for the most accuracy with boxed ammo? I have a 20" AR15part.com barrel that I got for about $200 that is type 1 that shoots very well with boxed ELD ammo. That could be a good option to go with your current bolt but like would not be "The most accurate" of the group.

[mdram]

odinworks has a 1moa guarantee

solgw has a 1/2" moa guarantee

some here have the odinworks and can chime in
dont think anyone has tried the solgw


arrg, those are both 18", forgot about the 20" request

[Mark_L]

You could check JSE out as well. They appear to have several in stock. SAAMI chambered for .136 bolt face depth.

http://www.jsesurplus.com/65grendel.aspx

[metz3006]

I'll edit the first post, I could probably consider 18" as well. I handload, but would like decent factory ammo results too.

[Rickc]

JP is fast but expensive

[1911man]

Anyone know if the SOLGW barrel is a SAAMI Chamber and what type of bolt they run? Being that their barrels are supposedly Bergara brand I believe the 1/2 MOA guarantee.

[mdram]

its saami, heads paced to Alexander arms and checked with jp bolts, they are bergara

discussed in this thread

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?13542-Solgw-18-quot-barrel&highlight=solgw

[metz3006]

PF just got back to me and informed me they are currently 8 to 10 weeks behind date of order.

[LRRPF52]

Alexander Arms 18" fluted for $195. With a bolt, you're still under $300.

[65Whelen]

X-Caliber

http://www.x-caliber.net/custom-ar-barrel

I bought a pre-fit 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for my Savage bolt gun, getting good results. They also make AR Grendel barrels.