Mario Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 What barrel should I get for my new dsg/ssg build? Got a 9.5 inch handguard and trying to find a good barrel to use on a M4. Any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I seem to have defaulted to using Tomtac barrels lately, got several fitted now and pleased with them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Prisce Posted August 26, 2019 Supporters Share Posted August 26, 2019 ZCI for @ak2m4, have one in all my custom RIFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted August 26, 2019 Mostly Retired Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2019 I splashed out on a Prometheus EG 275mm barrel for my M4. It is a superb barrel, but it was also about £60 off the top of my head. Not sure I'd buy another one nowadays. A ZCI barrel from @ak2m4 will do just a good a job for about 1/5th of the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters M_P Posted August 26, 2019 Supporters Share Posted August 26, 2019 They're expensive but PDI barrels are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted August 26, 2019 Supporters Share Posted August 26, 2019 that's quite a tricky topic, personally i like me a nice pdi 6.01 stainless, been getting good results although you do have to be a bit more religious about keeping it clean. i've heard good things about the orga barrels, not used them myself but a mate has one and is quite pleased with it. have a zci in the e&l and it seems pretty decent, although currently it's accuracy is more limited by running open bolt hpa than the hop/barrel setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted August 26, 2019 Supporters Share Posted August 26, 2019 Mmm, I'm also happy enough with the ZCI 6.02mm barrels that I've bought from @ak2m4 I guess if you absolutely, positively have to have the ultimate accuracy, you could spend more. And then pray for a day with absolutely no wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak2m4 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Really depends on your budget, best bang for buck is something like a ZCI, mid ground is Lambda, high-end is Prom / EDGI. As @Rogerborg says you can spend 3 times the amount on a barrel for a bit of wind to throw it off. Diminished returns etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asomodai Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If its a cheaper RIF I generally just plonk on a ZCI barrel as it gives me a decent boost in range and accuracy as well as FPS for not alot of money. If it is a particularly expensive rifle I will treat it with a Prometheus barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegolf Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Re Prommy barrels, I primarily use these but people be aware I have recently noticed a few that have full circular ridge left from the crowning process, this will massively ruin your BBs flight path. Ita easy to check with a sharp pick or tweezer - carefully run it along the inside if the barrel to the outside a feel for a lip where the crown meets the inner bore. Good practice to do on all barrels but just FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted August 28, 2019 Supporters Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Asomodai said: ZCI barrel [...] boost in [...] FPS Tru dat, and it can be a startling amount depending on how much puff you've not been utilising. My MP5K: Stock 110mm sloppybore = ~310fps VNS 110mm 6.03mm = ~310fps Stock 249mm sloppybore from a JG G36 + Maple Leaf bucking = ~315fps ZCI 249mm 6.02mm + Maple leaf bucking = 355fps I was both delighted, and disappointed because I failed chrono. Delightappointed? Now running a ZCI 229mm 6.02 which should hopefully be just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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