3 gun upper opinions needed

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HJ857

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Posted this on another forum but it's not getting much action, cross posting here.

I'm in the market for a new upper and unfortunately cost is big factor - the closer to $700 the better.

I'm looking for at least MOA accuracy the lighter the better, though weight is not the overriding factor. I'll be running it with a 2.5x10 scope and an offset RDO, and all going on an existing lower with a Jewell trigger (which I like a great deal). Targets will routinely be out to 300 yards, and I have opportunities to make it out to 600 occasionally, because of that I think I need at least an 18" barrel. I will also be handloading for it.

Right now my top two choices are the new Stag 3G and a RRA 20" Predator Pursuit. Also considering a WOA build using the 20" SDM barrel on an otherwise normal WOA varmint upper.

I'm leaning heavily towards the 3G because I like the rail vs. a tube and it comes with a brake and I think it will come in slightly lighter than the other two. I think the cost between the three will be similar and I believe performance will be similar as well - I don't think I can wrong with any of these three.

However, I'm sure there are considerations I'm forgetting, so your input is appreciated.
 
Also considering a WOA build using the 20" SDM barrel on an otherwise normal WOA varmint upper
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I love my WOA service rifle upper. Probably the most accurate upper found in High Power matches.

But

Its heavy, I had to weight the stock to balance mine. I hate to speak ill of White Oak but I don't like it in three gun. Ranges for 3 gun arn't normally the ranges you shoot in High Power. The White Oak shines at 600 & 1000 but I don't think its needed in 3 gun.

I use a SP1, (Civilian version of the M16a1). Its light and fast and plenty accurate enough for the ranges you find in 3 gun matches.

I don't use scopes on my ARs so I like the sight radius of the 20 inch barrel. I think if I was to go to some sort of scope or red dot where sight radius didn't matter, I'd go with a light 16 inch barrel.

Please don't take this to mean I have anything against White Oak, that's not what I'm saying. I just do better with a lighter rifle in 3 gun type matches.
 
Ive used a couple of the WOA 18" SPR barrels to build uppers with. They are extremely accurate without being excessively heavy.
 
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