Sub-MOA Accuracy Guaranteed?? Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Barrel Put to the Test!!

Published on September 10, 2024
Duration: 10:09

This video provides an in-depth review and accuracy test of a Ballistic Advantage AR-15 barrel. The presenter, Preston Moore, details the barrel's specifications, including its Hensley profile, 16-inch length, mid-length gas system, and 1:7 twist rate. He conducts extensive live-fire testing with four different ammunition types at 100 yards, meticulously recording group sizes, velocities, and rifle stability scores using advanced equipment. The results are compared against Ballistic Advantage's sub-MOA guarantee, offering practical insights into the barrel's real-world performance.

Quick Summary

The Ballistic Advantage AR-15 barrel tested features a 16-inch Hensley profile, 1:7 twist rate, and 5.56 NATO chamber. While it produced some sub-MOA three-shot groups, the overall 30-shot groups at 100 yards did not consistently meet the sub-MOA guarantee, suggesting it's better suited for general use than extreme precision.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Barrel Acquisition
  2. 00:25Barrel Specifications Overview
  3. 00:53Borescope Inspection
  4. 01:15Shooting Setup and Equipment
  5. 01:53Zeroing and Pre-Shot Routine
  6. 02:28100-Yard Shooting Range Setup
  7. 02:48Ammunition Selection
  8. 03:2155-Grain PMC Bronze Group Results
  9. 04:4269-Grain Handload Group Results
  10. 06:00AAC 77-Grain OTM Group Results
  11. 07:22Federal Gold Medal 77-Grain Group Results
  12. 07:59Overall Results and Comparison
  13. 08:49Evaluating the Sub-MOA Guarantee
  14. 09:30Presenter's Overall Thoughts and Use Case

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Ballistic Advantage AR-15 barrel tested?

The tested Ballistic Advantage barrel is 16 inches long with a Hensley profile, mid-length gas system, 0.625-inch gas block journal, and a 1:7 twist rate. It's chambered in 5.56 NATO, made from 4150 CMV steel, and features a QPQ corrosion-resistant treatment and a nickel-boron treated barrel extension.

How did the Ballistic Advantage barrel perform against its sub-MOA guarantee?

The presenter found that while multiple three-shot groups within larger 30-shot strings technically met the sub-MOA criteria, he personally relies on 30-shot groups for a more consistent assessment. The overall 30-shot groups did not consistently achieve sub-MOA accuracy.

What ammunition types were used in the Ballistic Advantage barrel accuracy test?

The test utilized four different ammunition types: 55-grain PMC Bronze, 69-grain Sierra Match King handloads, AAC 77-grain OTM, and Federal Gold Medal 77-grain Sierra Match King. Each was fired in 30-shot groups at 100 yards.

What was the presenter's overall experience with the Ballistic Advantage barrel?

The presenter found the barrel to be a good performer for its intended use in backup rifles for PCCSL matches where extreme precision isn't paramount. However, for more precise shooting applications, he expressed less confidence, noting other barrels have proven more accurate.

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