Barrel & gas system questions

[cbe1962]

I joined the Horde a couple of months ago and have picked up a great deal of information in that time. I have begun an AR build (see below) and have a couple of questions.

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[LRRPF52]

What are your accuracy requirements, and at what distances?

[leopard6.5]

To add to LRRPF52's questions- What will it be used for primarily or percentage mix? for example- 80% hunting, 10% competition, 10% target

Thanks

Lee

[cbe1962]

I am a recreational target shooter, no competition yet, but not ruling it out in the future. 200-400 yards would be typical distances, but I do have a 1000 yard range within reasonable driving distance of my home. Accuracy requirements - I am hoping for sub-MOA. I have a bolt action .223 that I can shoot just a little over 1 MOA at 200. I am sure with more practice (do we ever get enough) I can get sub-MOA with it.

I will be primarily shooting handloads.

[cbe1962]

Sorry, mis-read the twist on the Shilen Barrel, it is 1-in-9. (Corrected in original)

And I don't expect sub-MOA until I replace the stock trigger.

[Harvest123]

Sorry, mis-read the twist on the Shilen Barrel, it is 1-in-9. (Corrected in original)

And I don't expect sub-MOA until I replace the stock trigger.

I have Geissele' on all of mine - except one McCormick that is great. All and any upgrades on your trigger will lend accuracy to your shooting. You do not have to spend $300, but I would get a trigger job or look around the forums for a nice trigger.

[cbe1962]

Thanks for the advice & encouragement. I have already planned a trigger job on the stock trigger and low force trigger and disconnect springs are installed already.

[cbe1962]

So it seems like everything is boiling down to match-grade Shilen vs match-grade Satern and will a shooter of my caliber see a difference in performance at 400 yards?

Any thoughts?

[cbe1962]

Thanks for the help here and on other threads. Settled on the 20" Shilen when it came in stock last night on Midway. Emailed Shilen and for $75 + $15 shipping, they will add threads for me, two weeks turn around.

[cbe1962]

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