Grendel AR upper build vs bolt action accuracy

[biodsl]

Biodsl, I hear ya! What can I expect for accuracy out of a mid price range barrel? Like something in the $250-$450 range? Would 3/4-1" be reasonable at that price point or no?

I've owned four barrels from Sabre Defense, Lilja, Black Hole Weaponry and Alexander Arms. Each would shoot 1moa three shot groups. Sometimes .7, sometimes 1.0. Five shot groups usually hover around 1moa. The reason is the shooter and not the barrels. You'd think the Lilja would have shot best but obviously the guy pulling the trigger is not up to the task.

I had a Remington 700 tactical that I shot well. It was a sub-minute rifle when fed Gold Metal Match ammo. I don't get those results with my Grendels. I've still not mastered the technique of an AR. I personally can't exploit the accuracy than top tier barrels offer at this point. My money is probably better spent on ammo.

Many mid-tier Grendel barrels shoot 3 round sub-minute groups. Some come with a guarantee. If you can be satisfied with that a $200-$300 barrel should suffice.