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<blockquote data-quote="brcfo_outdoors" data-source="post: 2536483" data-attributes="member: 113623"><p>This is spot on.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that AR's were designed for practical/combat accuracy not precision. If you want accuracy look at a stainless steel barrel as opposed to a high carbon or Cold Hammer Forged barrel which are meant to be durable for high round count but typically have a chrome or similar coating on the bore which can be inconsistent. Free float the barrel for best accuracy just like a bolt gun.</p><p></p><p>Triggers make a big difference, there are plenty of good triggers out there but I tend to go Geissele for my guns that may save my life one day. Trigger Tech has some offerings I would consider for a precision build.</p><p></p><p>Good ammo is good ammo. Lots of ammo out there is 55gr which is meant to be shot out of a 1:12 twist barrel but most AR's on the market have a 1:7 or 1:9 twist barrel for use with heavier bullets. Make sure you are matching the appropriate weight to your twist.</p><p></p><p>Lastly just make sure there is a good overall fitment of parts. AR's weakest point in my opinion is the front of the receiver where the barrel and the receiver and the handguard are all trying to thread and clamp together. Make sure everything there is good and tight, or eliminate it with some kind of monolithic upper.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brcfo_outdoors, post: 2536483, member: 113623"] This is spot on. Keep in mind that AR's were designed for practical/combat accuracy not precision. If you want accuracy look at a stainless steel barrel as opposed to a high carbon or Cold Hammer Forged barrel which are meant to be durable for high round count but typically have a chrome or similar coating on the bore which can be inconsistent. Free float the barrel for best accuracy just like a bolt gun. Triggers make a big difference, there are plenty of good triggers out there but I tend to go Geissele for my guns that may save my life one day. Trigger Tech has some offerings I would consider for a precision build. Good ammo is good ammo. Lots of ammo out there is 55gr which is meant to be shot out of a 1:12 twist barrel but most AR's on the market have a 1:7 or 1:9 twist barrel for use with heavier bullets. Make sure you are matching the appropriate weight to your twist. Lastly just make sure there is a good overall fitment of parts. AR's weakest point in my opinion is the front of the receiver where the barrel and the receiver and the handguard are all trying to thread and clamp together. Make sure everything there is good and tight, or eliminate it with some kind of monolithic upper. [/QUOTE]
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