Looking for someone that chambers .204 Ruger barrels - AR15, 26" +2 HV

[Stugots]

I'm looking for someone that chambers .204 Ruger barrels - AR15, 26" +2" H. Varmint barrel that won't break the bank. I know White Oak Armory use to (that's what I'm shooting now.) They only offer it in 24". Nice price at approx. $450.00 shipped, and they shot very well. This build is used to shoot P. Dogs. Suggestions?

 

[Jeff Porter]

Do you get much gain in velo with the extra 2" of barrel length in a gas gun? A small case like a .204 may have peaked pressure at the +2 gas port.

 

[GLShooter]

Tactical Ordnance in St. Helen will turn you a custom barrel that will shoot amazingly well.

 

[squirrelsplitter]

I have AR builds in 17 Rem and 204R with Shilen barrels. Both shoot very well.
These barrels come with the bolt. Head space done.

 

[Walt Krafft]

That is a deal from White Oak. I could do one, but by the time I got the blank it could be a year and 200 more.

 

[Nrdon]

Keystone accuracy in pa

 

[jelenko]

FYI. The 2" difference in length looks to be 60 to 70 fps using Benchmark and a 40 grain bullet.

 

[Hotshot]

You might check with xcaliber barrels in Kalispell, Montana.
Just curious as to the value of +2 for a cartridge of that capacity.

 

[Stugots]

FYI. The 2" difference in length looks to be 60 to 70 fps using Benchmark and a 40 grain bullet.

Not sure myself. The 26" barrel from WOA came with a +2" as well as a gas block and gas tube. My .40gr reloads were zipping along at approx. 3,675 FPS according to my LabRadar without really pushing it. Very accurate load as well.

 

[jelenko]

Not sure myself. The 26" barrel from WOA came with a +2" as well as a gas block and gas tube. My .40gr reloads were zipping along at approx. 3,675 FPS according to my LabRadar without really pushing it. Very accurate load as well.

GRT [Gordon's Reloading Tool] says that with a 24" barrel, the muzzle velocity would be around 3610 with the same load you're using.

That said, with a new barrel, the actual muzzle velocity could easily be +/- 50 fps due simply to the different barrel.

You might give WOA a call to see if they'd make a 26" barrel and, if so, what the cost would be.

PS. You won't go wrong with a barrel from Walt Krafft.

 

[Stugots]

GRT [Gordon's Reloading Tool] says that with a 24" barrel, the muzzle velocity would be around 3610 with the same load you're using.

That said, with a new barrel, the actual muzzle velocity could easily be +/- 50 fps due simply to the different barrel.

You might give WOA a call to see if they'd make a 26" barrel and, if so, what the cost would be.

PS. You won't go wrong with a barrel from Walt Krafft.

I called WOA and they said they no longer spin up 26" pipe.
What's the name of Walt Krafft's website?

 

[jelenko]

I called WOA and they said they no longer spin up 26" pipe.
What's the name of Walt Krafft's website?

Walt is a member here Not sure if he has a website.

Easiest would be to PM him.

 

[Walt Krafft]

If I had a web site I would get too much work!!!! Send a pm.

 

[Skattergun]

Just spec’d one out on Xcalibers website, you’d be right at 460$

I have chambered up quite a few of there blanks and been very happy.

 

[Aeon]

Have a couple from them.

Dtech

www.dtechuppers.com

 

[Intell]

A couple years ago I installed a Mcgowen barrel chambered in 204. I’m not sure if they still make them.
I was building a light weight coyote gun and went with a 16” small profile.
I was truly surprised how well it shot with factory ammo. The heavier profiles probably shoot even better.
Just another option.

 

[jelenko]

Just spec’d one out on Xcalibers website, you’d be right at 460$

I have chambered up quite a few of there blanks and been very happy.

I'm getting $430 for a 26", AR barrel in 223. [PSA: X caliber usually has 20% of sales around many of the holidays.

FYI. It costs $80 to go from 24" to 26".

 

[jelenko]

The same barrel from McGowen is $380.
The website says there is a Black Friday sale still going on.