03-29-2011, 07:45 PM
Alex I have a 16" J & T chrome moley barrel I'm very pleased with. From the little accuracy shooting I've done the barrel is way more accurate than I am. I shot some 1 inch groups @ 100 yards with factory Hornady 123 grain A-Max. I shot 1 group of 123 A-Max off a Caldwell rifle rest at 100 yards and it was one ragged 5 shot hole. I believe my barrel was made by Shaw and the fit and finish on my AR 6.5 Grendel was comparable to my RRA 5.56 uppers. For the money I'm well pleased with my 16" barrel. I hope to shoot some longer distance once the weather breaks. Its typical March here, very windy so I'm waiting for a calmer day. I think J&T\Double Star have very good customer service. I'm thinking about buying a longer barrel in 6.5 Grendel and I'll probably buy another J&T. My upper has been totally reliable using factory and reloaded ammo. I've mostly used the 5, 10 and 17 round C products mags but tested the 25 round mag and they all functioned just like my 5.56 mags and are GTG. With the limited testing I'd say my J&T barrel is comparable to my RRA heavy barrel mid length 16" 5.56. Considering I bought this figuring it to be a rack grade barrel I'm satisfied. I actually bought the upper assembled and put it on a Double Star lower with Double Star 6 position collapsible stock and RRA NM lower parts kit.