18" Alexander or Odin barrel ?

[derek45]

I ordered an 18" AA barrel on 31AUG2017

it's back-ordered.

tempted to cancel and order something else, . . . maybe an ODIN

What do you guys think ?

Thanks
Derek

[Kilco]

I have experience with both barrels, and both will more than likely be shooters. But before I vote, I have to ask what you are doing with the rifle?

The Odin 18" is a DMR profile, and is quite heavy. Great for accuracy and shooting off a bench. The AA is a lightweight fluted barrel, more suited to carrying or hunting..

[Bigs28]

Also depending on what your doing the 16"aa is what I have and love it

[derek45]

I have experience with both barrels, and both will more than likely be shooters. But before I vote, I have to ask what you are doing with the rifle?

The Odin 18" is a DMR profile, and is quite heavy. Great for accuracy and shooting off a bench. The AA is a lightweight fluted barrel, more suited to carrying or hunting..

carrying and hunting

[LRRPF52]

The AA 18" MLGS fluted is 1lb 13oz.

It has 8 flutes behind the gas block journal, and 6 in front of it.

Makes a great dual-purpose hunter/TGT AR15 barrel.

[derek45]

This is the one I ordered.

SKU: B-65-18L-B

http://www.shopalexanderarms.com/product.cgi?product=41663&group=38799

I considered the 16" also

probably gonna order a JP bolt from brownells when AA notifies me of shipping.

John Paul makes great stuff.


I'm like a child waiting for Santa Claus, I hate waiting on back-orders.

[Kilco]

Carrying and hunting? AA for sure.

I'm an Odin Works fanboy, but no way am I carrying that DMR barrel around the woods and over fields.

My father recently picked up the AA 18" upper using the same barrel you ordered and it shoots everything very well.

[derek45]

C........

My father recently picked up the AA 18" upper using the same barrel you ordered and it shoots everything very well.

Cool

How long did it take him to get it ?

[Kilco]

We are a retailer for Zanders Sporting goods, and they now carry AA items in stock.. I believe we had the upper in 4 days?

[derek45]

Seeing uppers, and complete Alexander rifles at Zanders . . . no barrels

Looks like they carry ODIN also.

http://shop2.gzanders.com/odin-barrel-6-5-grendel-16-light-prof-int-length-w-bcg.html

[Kilco]

No not just barrels yet. He purchased the complete upper that has the lightweight 18" barrel.

Yes they sell Odin Works as well.

[rabiddawg]

If I'm hunting with it AA all the way. Love mine

[derek45]

I have experience with both barrels, and both will more than likely be shooters. But before I vote, I have to ask what you are doing with the rifle?

The Odin 18" is a DMR profile, and is quite heavy. Great for accuracy and shooting off a bench. The AA is a lightweight fluted barrel, more suited to carrying or hunting..

how would you compare the overall quality of the two ?

crown, machining quality etc.?

I'm looking more at the Odin LW 16" posted above

Leaning more towards 16"

Deer season is approaching, and I'd like to try 6.5 this year, and want to have some handloads worked up

[Kilco]

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?14048-New-16-quot-Hunting-build&highlight=16%26quot%3B+hunting+build%26quot%3B

This is a link to my personal build with the 16" Odin Works kit. I have nothing but good things to say about it. My father has the 18" upper from AA that uses the same barrel as they sell individually. Pretty sure I did a thread on it but I'll look.

As far as quality goes, they are neck and neck. Don't have any gripes. I like the ILGS on the Odin better than the MLGS on the 18" AA, but my father's runs silky smooth and has nice 4 o'clock ejection with a non-adjustable gas block.

I prefer the standard threading on the Odin Barrels as well.

I like the 1:7.5 twist on the AA barrels a little more. Not so much for stabilization, but that terminal "Auger" effect.

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?14770-Alexander-Arms-18-quot-complete-upper-impressions&highlight=Alexander+arms

Link to my little report on his AA 18" kit.

[derek45]

...

....As far as quality goes, they are neck and neck....
.....I prefer the standard threading on the Odin Barrels as well. .......

Called Alexander and canceled my barrel order.

Companies like Dillon have spoiled me on what I expect in customer service.


before I order the ODIN, are there any others I should consider ?

Something IN STOCK, and between $200 - $330 ?

I also prefer the 5/8 - 24 threads, same as my AR10 and 6.8 barrels.

otherwise, I will probably get the 16" ODIN.

Thanks