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24 November 2002, 10:52
moon
AR15 Hbar
Wha i a Hbar?? Thanks
24 November 2002, 12:05
Vman
H-Bar is a Heavy Barreled version of an AR-15, most common for sporting use.
24 November 2002, 14:58
moon
Thanks for the info
26 November 2002, 03:50
Eric Ansgar
I've got a Colt model 6724 H bar "elite" it has a 24" stainless barrel but the diameter is not quite what you would call a "varmint" barrel. It is very accurate with lighter ammo <55grains.
26 November 2002, 06:06
Cold Bore
quote:
Originally posted by Long Pig:
...the diameter is not quite what you would call a "varmint" barrel..
The HBar is the "A2" weight, as opposed to the thin A1 version. When Colt came up with the HBar, the varmint rigs hadn't yet come on.

HBar barrels are not really that "heavy", just heavier than the original A1 style.
26 November 2002, 09:45
<Cardinal>
H-bar barrel are NOT the same as the A2 profile. they are much heavier. Unless you're building a varmint or BR gun, I'd recommend the MilSpec barrels instead of the H-Bars.
Companies like BushMaster normally sells the heavy barrels since the profit margins are higher on those. But the "A2 govn't" profile are available as an option.

M16 Government Type 20in Barrel
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Hbar:
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26 November 2002, 09:52
moon
Thanks guys--I'm getting an education. I'm still trying to figure out the economics--do I
26 November 2002, 10:32
Cold Bore
quote:
Originally posted by Cardinal:
H-bar barrel are NOT the same as the A2 profile.
I should have been more specific... from the sight front forward (the part normally visible), they are basically the same weight.

My point was that they are heavier than the "original" A1 style, but they are not a "varmint" barrel.
26 November 2002, 10:36
Cold Bore
quote:
Originally posted by Cardinal:
...they are much heavier...
If you want to see MUCH heavier, take a look at DPMS's heavy barrel (forget their exact name for it, Super Bull or something like that).

www.dpmsinc.com

I had one, it's 1 1/8" the entire length, and 24" long. THAT was a heavy barrel. [Eek!]