@@GUNMENusa Why did you reach out to the school that exists to scam veterans out of their govt education money? I know 4 vets who got an "education" there and were completely unemployable because literally anywhere that does gunsmithing refuses to consider SDI a real gunsmithing education.
@@GUNMENusa i would probably rethink them. They have questionable motives. Im disputing my student loans they took from me. Took them and then they dropped me from all courses
Holy shit. $700+ for a 416r nitride-coated barrel from a new company? That’s more than Compass Lake, Bartlein, Douglass, Kreiger, Noveske, Hodge, or LMT. And $2,800 for a complete rifle? That’s ballsy.
@boygonewhoopdataZZ - Noveske may only finish Pac Nor and FN barrels. However John worked at PacNor and devised his own camber dimension. Apparently thats half the magic. Having polygonal rifling may mean that new barrels aren’t as accurate as cut, but should be less affected by wear when the round counts get up there.
X2 says their barrels are lighter than leading carbon fiber barrels, but doesnt list weights 🤔 Thanks for the video! Looks like a great product, but I am eternally frustrated by companies that won't list even basic specs, much less full specs Edit: specs now listed! HUGE thanks to GUNMENusa and X2.
I’ll talk to them and have them list those asap! They were telling me over the phone the exact weights but I forgot them haha but they were indeed lighter
@@GUNMENusa That would be awesome! I appreciate the consideration. Some of us got the gun'tism pretty bad and just "need" to know the exact weights and dimensions. Haha
@Half_Fast_Gamer Great catch! We just had a major update to our site and those specs must have wandered off into the aether. 🤣 We have the specs on the product page now. Thanks for helping us make the site more useful for everyone.
@@michael_x2devgroup Michael, you just won over a loyal customer. Not only responding this quickly, but also getting your website updated on a Sunday? I'm beyond impressed. Thank you @GUNMENusa for the introduction to a fantastic company.
yeah the price is willllldldddd haha cant argue with that. Whats crazy is there are barrels out there selling for even more than that. this is for sure on the high quality side of the industry.
I'm not understanding something regarding X2's explanation of the 12.5 barrel length AND why coating a stainless barrel is even necessary for corrosion resistance. 1. If you tune the system using an adjustable gas block, how is a shorter barrel offering grit and pressure to the chamber. BCG, etc.? 2. How much more corrosion resistance is gained by nutrition the barrel? I'd argue none, though tactically a black barrel is better. I'm retired Navy hitter and retired DOD Quality Assurance Engineer, but not a gunsmith. Thanks. Looking forward to the answers
99% of gun guys unfortunately think like you, and that is why bear creek, psa, and anderson exists. Why even click on videos like this? Funny thing is everyone i know that wont spend more than 500 on an ar all think it is perfectly reasonable to spend 2400+ on a damn hunting bow, which absolutely blows my mind. Is this you?
@Bmxr1991 You don't need to buy bear creek, PSA, or Anderson to get high value parts. Quality and value is not the same, that's what Gucci boys don't understand.
@Stribogboi Gucci boys buys guns with cosmetic appearances like red strike industries parts and black rain ordinance battle worn garbage. Noveske, radian, lmt and griffin is not Gucci, it's quality. For people less interested in the extremely small details and just want a rifle that runs, BCM is most likely the answer.
Really happy to see more and more sponsors supporting your channel! I remember when you didn't even have 1. Can't wait to see your channel grow with each video you make!
Yeah I’ll be honest I think the price is pretty outrageous 900 I’ve built all mine with chf chrome lined barrels all around 1200-1400 using top end parts
When you said 12.5 and 223 wylde, I got excited because that's exactly what I'm looking for but holy these barrels are EXPENSIVE! Any other 12.5 223 wylde barrels you'd recommend?
The SDI has claimed another UA-camr 😂
Haha I reached out to them 🫠
@@GUNMENusa Why did you reach out to the school that exists to scam veterans out of their govt education money? I know 4 vets who got an "education" there and were completely unemployable because literally anywhere that does gunsmithing refuses to consider SDI a real gunsmithing education.
@@GUNMENusa i would probably rethink them. They have questionable motives. Im disputing my student loans they took from me. Took them and then they dropped me from all courses
@@tugboat_actual I actually just barely cancelled my contract with them. I did more research and I cant push something I dont believe in!
@@GUNMENusaGood for you!
Holy shit. $700+ for a 416r nitride-coated barrel from a new company? That’s more than Compass Lake, Bartlein, Douglass, Kreiger, Noveske, Hodge, or LMT. And $2,800 for a complete rifle? That’s ballsy.
Noeske doesn't make their own barrels, Hodge is FN barrels, LMT is nitrided cyrogenic barrels 😂
They must have got the message about the insane pricing. These barrels are now selling for $550 which is still insane but not $700 insane.
@boygonewhoopdataZZ - Noveske may only finish Pac Nor and FN barrels. However John worked at PacNor and devised his own camber dimension. Apparently thats half the magic. Having polygonal rifling may mean that new barrels aren’t as accurate as cut, but should be less affected by wear when the round counts get up there.
Just picked one up for $440 on their Veteran's Day sale. Seems worth it at that price point. The sale is still going through today FYI
X2 says their barrels are lighter than leading carbon fiber barrels, but doesnt list weights 🤔
Thanks for the video! Looks like a great product, but I am eternally frustrated by companies that won't list even basic specs, much less full specs
Edit: specs now listed! HUGE thanks to GUNMENusa and X2.
I’ll talk to them and have them list those asap! They were telling me over the phone the exact weights but I forgot them haha but they were indeed lighter
@@GUNMENusa That would be awesome! I appreciate the consideration. Some of us got the gun'tism pretty bad and just "need" to know the exact weights and dimensions. Haha
lol totally valid. I feel you
@Half_Fast_Gamer Great catch! We just had a major update to our site and those specs must have wandered off into the aether. 🤣 We have the specs on the product page now. Thanks for helping us make the site more useful for everyone.
@@michael_x2devgroup Michael, you just won over a loyal customer. Not only responding this quickly, but also getting your website updated on a Sunday? I'm beyond impressed.
Thank you @GUNMENusa for the introduction to a fantastic company.
This has been my dream barrel ever since you featured X2 Dev
LFG! These are insane dude
always a good day when gunmen post!
Seven hundred bananas for the 12.5” 🤯
yeah the price is willllldldddd haha cant argue with that. Whats crazy is there are barrels out there selling for even more than that. this is for sure on the high quality side of the industry.
Direct from the website 16 inch 21.2oz, 14.5 inch 19.7oz, 12.5 inch 17.8oz
Congrats on the new sponsor man! Looking forward to more videos! 👏🏼🤙🏻
I'm not understanding something regarding X2's explanation of the 12.5 barrel length AND why coating a stainless barrel is even necessary for corrosion resistance. 1. If you tune the system using an adjustable gas block, how is a shorter barrel offering grit and pressure to the chamber. BCG, etc.? 2. How much more corrosion resistance is gained by nutrition the barrel? I'd argue none, though tactically a black barrel is better. I'm retired Navy hitter and retired DOD Quality Assurance Engineer, but not a gunsmith. Thanks. Looking forward to the answers
Do they have any chambered in 5.56?
Criminally underrated channel! Would love to see a review of the X2 Orion-X if possible. Congrats on the new sponsor too.
Haha thank you man! I’ll reach out to x2 and see what we can do
Really??? This channel does nothing but pushes their paid website. They do nothing in terms of helping the public or putting out great content.
Wish they would have done a 13.7
How many rounds does inside of nitride barrel last? 40k
Gunmen's been putting out insane content
as well, SS means its a shorter barrel life.
this is Aimed at particular
Thanks for the Info😊
🫡 you got it
I've been waiting for something like this for a while!
Literally same haha
I dont care for parts that cost more than an entire rifle.
99% of gun guys unfortunately think like you, and that is why bear creek, psa, and anderson exists. Why even click on videos like this? Funny thing is everyone i know that wont spend more than 500 on an ar all think it is perfectly reasonable to spend 2400+ on a damn hunting bow, which absolutely blows my mind. Is this you?
@Bmxr1991 You don't need to buy bear creek, PSA, or Anderson to get high value parts. Quality and value is not the same, that's what Gucci boys don't understand.
@Stribogboi Gucci boys buys guns with cosmetic appearances like red strike industries parts and black rain ordinance battle worn garbage. Noveske, radian, lmt and griffin is not Gucci, it's quality.
For people less interested in the extremely small details and just want a rifle that runs, BCM is most likely the answer.
Did you say the bore is nitrided?
It is! Inside and out
@@GUNMENusa Wow.
When will you do a follow up video with testing etc..?
its in the works!! so far they are amazing barrels, full review coming soonish... haha
@@GUNMENusa Well hurry up! I need to make a decision! lol
@@LonestarROB Lolol I would say go Daniel defense or the trident if you have the budget dude they are insane.
Hey dude, some feedback - Reviewing barrels without having any accuracy testing is like reviewing a car on the lot without driving it.
I'd like to see a V-SEVEN Extreme environment Gas tube set up on one of these.
Keep up the great work
Really happy to see more and more sponsors supporting your channel! I remember when you didn't even have 1. Can't wait to see your channel grow with each video you make!
its all coming together! thanks for supporting me when I was small bro! 🥲
Yeah I’ll be honest I think the price is pretty outrageous 900 I’ve built all mine with chf chrome lined barrels all around 1200-1400 using top end parts
When you said 12.5 and 223 wylde, I got excited because that's exactly what I'm looking for but holy these barrels are EXPENSIVE! Any other 12.5 223 wylde barrels you'd recommend?
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OUCH SDI is not legit as far as i can tell
yeah i dropped them as a sponsor after I looked into them more. never want to push some thing I wouldn't recommend.
Just get a criterion.
S.D.I ruins your credibility
I saw all the issues with them, did some research and dropped them as a sponsor.
Hard pass.
heyooooooo
Cherry what up homie 🫡
@@GUNMENusa i been slacking on my youtube feed lol i need to interact with your videos more.
lol ill stick with criterion