Recommendations for a premium barrel?

[2jokerswild]

Looking to build an 18" Grendel for hunting and varmint work. Lighter the better for the barrel. Thinking of either a Wilson or AA barrel. Thoughts between these two? Other options I should consider?

Thanks!

[Modoc]

What is your platform? AR, Howa 1500 Mini, Ruger, or other?

I have been partial to Shilen and Compass Lake, but have been looking at 6.5 Outfitters for my AR build.

[2jokerswild]

What is your platform? AR, Howa 1500 Mini, Ruger, or other?

I have been partial to Shilen and Compass Lake, but have been looking at 6.5 Outfitters for my AR build.

Wow, kind of an important point I left out! This is for an AR15 platform. Compass Lake makes top of the line barrels no doubt, but the offerings they have I think are on the heavier side unfortunately.

[Bigs28]

Precision firearms. It might take a while but you won't be disappointed

[LRRPF52]

You can spec out the profile you want with PF and another company.

I can’t remember the other company name right now, as I haven’t dealt with them.

I love the Lilja Wasp contours we got during the first Lilja group buy.

Really lightweight and accurate.

I think Lilja only does medium heavy contours since then though.

[Scouttracker]

I have 4 McGowan barrels. And love everyone of them . Two were threaded for a suppressor, the other two I have McGowan Radial brakes on them.

[Bonas]

Call Compass Lake. They'll likely turn whatever profile you want. They'll also meet the lead time they quote you, and won't charge you until they do the work. They actually call you unsolicited to tell you they're starting, and your charge is coming. Be wary of any barrel finisher that charges you in full upfront.

[Bonas]

Call Compass Lake. They'll likely turn whatever profile you want. They'll also meet the lead time they quote you, and won't charge you until they do the work. They actually call you unsolicited to tell you they're starting, and your charge is coming. Be wary of any barrel finisher that charges you in full upfront.

My light profile barels shift POI when hot more than heavy ones. I'm sure some don't, but that hasn't been my experience.

[Bonas]

Call Compass Lake. They'll likely turn whatever profile you want. They'll also meet the lead time they quote you, and won't charge you until they do the work. They actually call you unsolicited to tell you they're starting, and your charge is coming. Be wary of any barrel finisher that charges you in full upfront.

While I know people here like them, I had a very bad experience when trying to get a barrel out of Precision Firearms. I eventually had to cancel the order and do a chargeback.

My light profile barels shift POI when hot more than heavy ones. I'm sure some don't, but that hasn't been my experience.

[Bonas]

Call Compass Lake. They'll likely turn whatever profile you want. They'll also meet the lead time they quote you, and won't charge you until they do the work. They call you to tell you they're starting, and your charge is coming. Be wary of any barrel finisher that charges you in full upfront.

While I know people here like them, I had a very bad experience when trying to get a barrel out of Precision Firearms. I eventually had to cancel the order and do a chargeback.

My light profile barels shift POI when hot more than heavy ones. I'm sure some don't, but that hasn't been my experience. Depending on your firing volume for varmints, that might be something to think about.

[jasper2408]

While I know people here like them, I had a very bad experience when trying to get a barrel out of Precision Firearms. I eventually had to cancel the order and do a chargeback.

I have had my rifle setting at PF for 2 years since March 2021 getting rebarreled. Rather than say anything I might regret I will leave it at that. I am the idiot that paid upfront.

I have all of the emails from the very first one to the last one between me and PF. I recommend keeping all of your email communications with whoever you get your barrel from as you then have proof of what you agreed to and what you didn't agree to.