Purchasing a 300 blackout barrel

[coloraydo]

Looking at a possible purchase of a 300 blackout barrel at a local gunshow. Guy wants to sell a new complete upper, minus the bolt, 350 loaded rounds (j-word things), and will throw in a laser rangefinder, either a Bushnell or a Nikon 600 yard. He is asking $450.00 for the barrel, or $700.00 for the set. He seems like a motivated seller, so possibly talk him down more, or throw some more swag in.

Couple of questions: 1. Not knowing the barrel manufacturer, what should I be looking for.
2. Would this be a good buy. 3. How hard is it to set up for this round. I already have several 30 cal. molds, but not dies. Not really looking for subsonic loads, just a good all around plinker/heavier round for the AR platform.

Thanks in advance.

[clownbear69]

As far as I can tell I wouldn't get.

The price is on par with a Noveske barrel full retail price.

I think he is trying to unload this on a sucker who might think there is still a "scare" happening

(depending which exact model the range finder is its around 150-225 retail)

ETA: wait maybe I understood it wrong is it 450 for just the barrel or the full upper minus BCG/CH. I still think it maybe a bad deal (depending on manufacture of barrel) a pistol upper from PSA can be bought for 400 and that new (link http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/barreled-upper-assemblies/psa/300-aac/psa-12-chf-300-aac-1-8-pistol-gas-sqr-9-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html )

ETA 2: After re reading your post again (darn kids) It could be a decent deal. I would try to get it sub 400 unless its a noveske which I would be gladly to pay that for a more complete upper. Reason I would talk down is because the missing BCG. While you can get them cheap now you still need to get it. if it had the BCG good deal based on current market.

[garym1a2]

seems to me he is asking full retail. No-name barrels are $200, stripped uppers are $75.
In his price range I would just buy new.

[clownbear69]

seems to me he is asking full retail. No-name barrels are $200, stripped uppers are $75.
In his price range I would just buy new.

If you look around theres a lot of 300 BLK barrels sub 200 and many stripped uppers in the 50-60 buck range due to the lack of demand and high supply around

[Jailer]

Pass. You can do better with a little research.

[seagiant]

Hi,
Talked to a Dealer friend of mine and he said there is an actual GLUT of AR-15 parts now! I'm looking for an 300 Blk Out barrel now but hard finding good quality/good price???

[Jupiter7]

When Ar15 barrels are concerned, spend the money and get best quality you can afford. The price in the OP is high unless it's of superb quality. I'd pay $450 for a new high quality barrel, actually I did for my 10" Spikes Lothar Walther 1/8" twist pistol gas barrel. Worth every penny. Also paid about $350 for my rainier ultra match barrel, again, worth every penny.

[KYShooter73]

I would pass. I built my 300 blk to shoot cast. You can get as good pistol gas port barrel in 1:8 twist for less than $200.

[coloraydo]

Guys, thanks for all the responses. I wasn't able to get back to the show, repairs came up around the house that took precedence.

I wasn't really looking for one at the time, just an itch I had, so I had to oogle over it a bit when I had the chance.

When I do finally decide to take the plunge, I will definitely take all the good info given under consideration.

[OBIII]

You can check these guys out for barrels and parts. I bought my .300 BO barrel from them.

https://www.sotaarms.com/component/jshopping/category/view/13?Itemid=0

OB

[Finster101]

+1 on the Sota barrels. I'm using one and so far so good. I want to do a little more load development but I am happy with accuracy so far in the .300 BO.