funnelcake Wrote:bj139 - You might (if you haven't already) take a look @ the crown. I figured I'd take a chance and ordered an 18" straight-flute SS 5R BCA barrel & the crown is awful. Across one of the lands, it looks like two divots and the groove next to that land has what looks like a chip. The rest is OK (in comparison, but still not well done). I tried to get a decent pic but no luck so far; I'll keep trying before I box up to send back.
I got an RMA for it this morning...still waffling on trying one more but I'll probably just call AA & check lead times on their 18" tube.
The crown looks OK with no divots or no unevenness from side to side. The lands look sharp and the crown has a sharp edge all around the inside.
I plan to shoot it tomorrow along with my AA Overwatch. I bought a Caldwell Lead Sled and it improves steadiness a great deal. I just clamp the rear to the bench top.