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09-04-2014, 02:36 AM
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HOPSTER Wrote:I am currently trying to decide which of 3 barrels (From Mark at PF) to buy:
The 20" Bartlein 720 HBAR or either of the two offered bull barrels (920 profile) from either Bartlein or Lilja.
Mark had suggested that since I would like longer than 20", a fluted bull barrel in either 22 or 24 " would be best.
There is a minimal price difference between the 20" HBAR profile and the heavy bull barrels.
I don't know yet what the weight difference will be.
If I go with a fluted (8 flutes) bull barrel, I will go for the 22 " length.
24" would look and feel too long for my Lancer Rifle+ length handguard.
If anyone has tried any of these barrels please chime in.
Looking to place my order Friday am.
Thanks,
Dan
My 2 cents; I Love my 20 inch Bartlein HBAR on my Neptune V PF upper. I would save the 170 bucks for the 8 row fluting of the bull barrel and go with the 20 inch Bartlein, and get it 2 weeks sooner. I also am impressed with the PF muzzle break and their gas block that looks killer with the 5 grooves. I have those two added items on my Liberty group buy barrel build with camo wood laminate Lucid furniture. You may see them both in my profile in my Liberty build photo album.
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09-04-2014, 02:58 AM
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I've got a 24" Lilja Bull Barrel (full rifle build) from Mark. It's an absolute tack driver. To long and heavy to hunt with, (though I have) but it's perfect for the range.
I've got the 8 flute job on the 16" Bartlein I just got from Mark. It's a work of art.
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I just hit the 'buy" button on the 22" Bartlein 920 bull with 8 flutes.
$805 shipped. Expensive I know, but I'm pretty sure I will be satisfied.
All the feedback here has been greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Dan
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Congrats! I know you will be happy! You couldn't go wrong with any of the input provided here.
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Congratulations on a hard decision. Each of us have different ideas as to what is workable for us. Therefore many different barrels to choose from. I have no doubt that you will be satisfied with your choice. John
