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  • melensdad

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    True, RRA I don't believe offers it.
    But that is the brand that was asked about in the original OP (just trying to stay on topic)

    . . . cold hammer forging is superior to button rifling, or so many in the community believe - hence the use of the process by top end makers such as DD, BCM and even HK. If properly done, the barrels exhibit longer life and improved accuracy over their button rifled counterparts. . .
    Not seeing too many (or any) target barrel companies using that process. :dunno:

    Perhaps it depends on the "community" to which you belong? I'm not an M4 guy, could care less about service rifle accuracy. I'm more looking for the type of accuracy from my guns where I can shoot dimes off a fencepost at 200 yards.
     

    MilitaryArms

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    But that is the brand that was asked about in the original OP (just trying to stay on topic)
    Since he's not made a purchasing decision, he may reconsider RRA if he wants a superior barrel. He may not know the advantages or disadvantages and thus is asking for advise in buying a new AR. I don't believe my comments were off topic. Not only that, I responded directly to you regarding what the best barrel manufacturing process is (and another posters question). RRA only makes one type of barrel, that doesn't mean it's the best or that other options aren't available on the market - hence my response.

    Not seeing too many (or any) target barrel companies using that process. :dunno:

    Perhaps it depends on the "community" to which you belong? I'm not an M4 guy, could care less about service rifle accuracy. I'm more looking for the type of accuracy from my guns where I can shoot dimes off a fencepost at 200 yards.
    The OP didn't say he wanted a benchrest AR15 so he might be looking for a rifle meant for more universal purposes. He might want to shoot in a 3 Gun Match, take a fighting rifle course, or otherwise shoot rapid fire strings. In that case, he will want a rifle/barrel that will handle those conditions best.

    This article might address some of the questions you have. It explains how hammer forging is superior, it also talks about why it's more rare (although growing in popularity very quickly) here in the US. Basically, we're running a little behind the times.

    Precision Shooting Magazine - November- 2005 (Vol. 53 - No. 7)
     
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