innerpiece said:
Im actually curious about what the difference in accuracy would be out to 300 yds between the 2 barrels?
In theory, the bull barrel should be more accurate and won't be as susceptible to heat issues. However, if I was a betting man, I'd bet that a White Oak service rifle barrel would be more accurate than a DPMS bull barrel out of the box with any given ammo.
What will this rifle be for? Fighting/SHTF/HD rifle? Plinker? Practical matches? Bullseye? Varmints? Other?
I'm not a huge fan of bull barrels except for guns that are dedicated varmint guns or maybe a bench gun. They really hurt the balance of the rifle.
Also, will you need to buy an optic? Quality optics aren't cheap and many cheap optics shouldn't go on a serious use rifle.
Be cognizant about the rear sight! Some flat top rifles do not include them and you can expect to pay between $50-$150 for one.
My wife's AR has a detachable carry handle since she doesn't have plans to use an optic (although she's been eyeing my Aimpoint!). My AR has rear flip and front flip BUIS that cowitness with my Aimpoint that is my primary sight.
Do your research if you want a rear sight, a magnifier, and an Aimpoint or Eotech because that rail gets crowded quickly.
Some games have certain rules about the types of sights and optics you can use so plan accordingly.
