Q&A Ballistic Advantage E:29 - How to Build Out Your New BA Hanson Barrel!

In this episode of Q&A with BA: Clint teaches Sarah how to build a complete upper! When you receive your new BA Hanson barrel in the mail this is the installation video for you to watch!
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[@mlanky2023rgl]

Her face is priceless when she gets excited or proud.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

That's a good PG description

[@GustatusSimilisPullus]

This is a perfect video of using the word "perfect".

[@happydog4929]

I get information here, that I don't get on other sites. keep the gap up and 90 deg. on the torque wrench. Thanks

[@krisgreenwood5173]

I have 3 BA barrels on builds I have done. My latest one involved the 18" fluted premium barrel.

[@firemedic23-5]

I have a gas block jig that lays flat on the table that I use to put in the gas tube roll pin.

[@gearedmind]

Congratulations Clint, Julia, and Baby Hanson! Great job, Sarah! Well done!

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Yay! Thanks so much!!! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@AndyUrtu2]

I just bouts a BA 223 Wylde Premium Black Series 16 Hanson Mid Length Stainless Steel. This is very helpful on the right way to do things. Thank you.

[@Loonie1029]

Congrats Sarah! Clint you are a good instructor! Thanks!

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Thank you!!! He absolutely is! Thanks for watching 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

Can you install the gas tube into the gas block before installing the block?

[@jfrog1979]

Yuppers🤙

[@hughpeterson1442]

Very helpful video, appreciate it. One other bit of info that might be an additional help, is that the hole in the gas block is larger than the gas port in the barrel so you have a little leeway with the gas block positioning. Obviously get it as straight as you can, but you will still get full gas even if the block is not positioned perfectly straight.

[@DerekRC]

Great job Sarah👍

[@BallisticAdvantage]

THANK YOU!!! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@c0mputer]

Next build I’m going to stand on a box. That looked super exciting.

[@seamlesssoldier]

She makes this easy to learn

[@robertthetexan8537]

Split in the roll pin on the top. This is why you are one of the best. I never even considered that. Also, in the past, I've always mounted my gas tube first because I think it helps me visualize the alignment better. Maybe it doesn't. I try it the BA way on my next build.

[@nickshubin3627]

What is making the wheel of death sound?

[@braddamico6367]

Just installed a Premium Series Hanson Profile in .308. Looks sharp! One question though - why is the coil pin on the lower part of the gas block (not the gas tube pin) so long? I thought I'd misplaced the part with something else on my workbench, but no, I guess I just was expecting it to be flush like the others. Any reason for that?

[@DTWCT]

No aeroshell on the barrel extension and receiver threads??

[@dontask8979]

Congrats Clint! I was just thinking Sarah needed to do a build, and here we go. I say she finishes it.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

I like this idea... 😉 -Sarah @BA

[@pwrbomb1970]

I’ll bet she is a ball to work with. Seems to have a great time doing this! Great video.

[@isdaaatrite]

So is the gas block pin optional?

[@sojourner8690]

Do you recommend lapping the face of your upper reciever that contacts the barrel extension stop? Also what BCG do you reccomend, and should I headspace?

[@97F1504RAD]

Was wondering do you guys dimple the barrel for the set screws even though you drill it for pinning?

[@johnviera3884]

No they don’t. It’s strange. They sent me a barrel pinned with zero dimples.

[@danieldotter6077]

@@johnviera3884 That is normal. You won't see a dimple on a pinned set up

[@johnviera3884]

Daniel Dotter seems redundant for sure.

[@scaldedape6213]

Good stuff. Good job, Sarah!

[@rc-pm1fe]

Do you put any anti seize on the barrel or barrel nut?

[@johnviera3884]

The problem is the set screws won’t hold the pressure from driving the coil pin. If you would just dimple the barrel at the factory you could avoid that problem. Would have saved me 2 hours. At 10:57 feels more like my install went.

[@dp2pl8]

No anti seize or anything on the barrel extension or threads?

[@w2rac]

Great job Sarah!

[@BallisticAdvantage]

YAY! Thank you! -Sarah @BA

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Good video, great job Sarah! Isn't it recommended to throw some red Loctite on the set screws though? At least that's what I've always done with mine.

[@g0ldslug]

If pinned not necessary.

[@p47rr]

Heat resistance blue loctite is what I use.

[@KGrasso89]

I just found these episodes and really wish they were still making them! Sarah is awesome with her bubbly personality and endless expressions! Clint is awesome too and very clear with great information. I own a few ARs but have only built 3 of them. The newest one has a 16" Aero Precision (BA) barrel in 223 wylde. This is by far my most accurate and favorite AR. I'm by no means a great shooter because I don't get as much practice as I'd like but I can shoot sub MOA with this barrel. My PSA 16" barrel is nice too but definitely not as consistent as the BA. Please make new videos!! I have a feeling Sarah may not work for BA anymore though. 😭🥲🥲🥲

[@johnritter3313]

My BA Hanson barrel is extremely difficult to insert into my Aero Precision upper. Any suggestions?

[@AUXdrone]

Roll pin only on the gas block install, or can I use a taper pin?

[@laweegee4]

Wouldn't it be better to dimple both of the set screws?

[@tackleberry933]

Great job Sarah nice meeting you at shot 2019.

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Thanks so much! It was great meeting you too 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

I totally miss you guys 😒😞😔😟😕🙁☹️

[@shawnwillis7561]

I miss you two.

[@chrissewell1608]

It was fun to see Sarah's excitement and anxiety with her first build. I bet she'd love LEGOs too! Thanks gang, for the good video! 👍👍

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Hi Chris, I'm so glad you enjoyed watching! And YES! YES to Lego's! My husband and I both grew up on them and now we build sets together quite frequently- our latest obsession has been the new Harry Potter sets, so much fun! Thanks for watching 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@chrissewell1608]

@@BallisticAdvantage Sarah. That is great. My wife and I do the same thing. And Harry Potter LEGOs rock! Now we are also into all the LEGO video games. And the HP series is pretty dang fun, too. Oh yeah, good job on the build. I think ya'll should continue with Clint teaching you "ladies", more about AR stuff & building. It is a nice change of pace.

[@PaulKabana]

Such a great helpful content presented in amazing manner! Guys, I'm in love with both of you! :)

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Awe! Thanks so much! So glad you found it helpful, thanks so much for watching! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@keenanlord3425]

So I do not need a reaction rod or bcg if I follow these steps?

[@wadehove8584]

You need to have your receiver “clamped” or held by something when torquing your barrel. I would use a reaction bar. They aren’t that expensive and if you’ll be building more then one upper it’s well worth the money.

[@fook-joby-den6172]

Fluted shorty barrels please. 9-11.5” in .300 black& 12.5 6.5 Grendel

[@timmartin6410]

Clint, I've seen some guys use Locktite 620 on the barrel extension...is there any reason to do that? Seems to me that just goops it up.

[@kansasgardener5844]

Loctite or stainless shims. Bedding the barrel only if it's a sloppy fit in the upper receiver.

[@xekis]

Has Sarah ever considered switching to decaf?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Hahahahaha... hahahahahaha... hahaha... nope. 😉 -Sarah @BA

[@jep3582]

She’s cute aha

[@SweatyWelder68]

@@jep3582 I Think she is a drama queen....with all of the over exaggerated facial expressions OMG!!!

[@madeintexas1213]

Yeah you can tell all the haters in the comments are definitely women just hating on another woman as usual.

[@madeintexas1213]

Is that or guys that get no pussy 🤷‍♂️

[@davidjeep6543]

awesome sarah ,good to see woman building

[@phitaujwalk]

How would you suggest breaking-in these barrels?

[@jfrog1979]

Shoot it🙂👍

[@frederickgolebiowski1634]

Steady, Deliberate hits. 👍 Sarah 😁

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Haha, Clint is such a patient teacher! Thanks so much for watching! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@treyh007]

Congrats Clint and Family! 👍🏻

[@cyclone4-225]

Hey! I thought I would point out that you have 5.56k subs.. coincidence? I don't think so lol! Thanks for the vids ordered my 3rd BA barrel thanks to your 30% off deal! Awsome!

[@claudehanks1793]

Cool!

[@ModernMountainMan]

Great job y’all!

[@monkeycbrown]

Why a coil pin vs a taper pin?

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Any plans for BA to start making some pistol barrels? 😉

[@100emery]

Any video of Sarah at SHOT Show?

[@100emery]

You need to offer a complete build by Sarah!

[@andrearin8383]

That's a big dude!!

[@mpitogo]

Is Sarah standing on a step stool? or is she really that tall?

[@ng-hf3dr]

What is that rattling in the background

[@bisleyblackhawk1]

A haiku... Sara installs pin Clint watches and gives advice Sara is happy

[@covelli007]

The god of lighting is now the god if barrel assembly 😂

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Ok I've officially changed from chipotlelover82 to my new name 😉 Anywho, Sarah how was shot show? Congrats to Clint and Julia on baby girl! Hope both baby and mama are healthy and doing well!

[@BallisticAdvantage]

I have to be honest, I am a little emotional about this handle change... I'm sure I will come around... I just need time, hehe. Shot Show was great fun! I learned a ton and got to meet lots of amazing industry people! Julia and baby are doing great, I haven't met her yet, but am hoping to soon! As always, thank you so much for watching! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

@@BallisticAdvantage We'll make it through the handle change together 😂 and don't you fret... No chipotle burritos were harmed in the changing of it! Glad you had a fun time at shot, I really hope to make it out there one year

[@jsnjcnt]

Good job Sarah, nothing better than a cute woman working on gans. Thank you for the videos.

[@vazqua4321]

I think she’s hyped up on Mountain Dew

[@WackyBroProductions]

3:39 Just got back from the emergency room, they had to remove a punch from my abdomen.

[@aang6421]

I had to get one removed from a little bit lower... I should move my vise to a higher surface

[@jamesgloriod7195]

I would never, ever, try to build anything with a rattlesnake loose in my shop!

[@brysonw1815]

Just got your 10.3 Hanson 556 barrel good quality needed to heat my damn upper and threads to get that bad bitch in 😂

[@harleysoftail7107]

Please tell me you two are married to one another. You two have great chemistry, and I’m new here to your channel. I want to believe there’s happiness out there.

[@gwb137]

Are you building guns in a bicycle repair shop?

[@dilon491]

How snug should i make it? Till youre fingers hurt. Oooooooooooooooooooohhh fu** yeah!!

[@waxhawcreek1717]

How was your Shot Show experience Sarah?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

It was great! I learned a ton and met so many new people! I also got some pretty cool patches and won a little bit of money at roulette 😉 Thanks so much for watching! -Sarah @BA

[@tonygaskey4420]

There's a rattlesnake somewhere in your workshop. Be careful guys.

[@zogon89]

Dude she grew a foot in the blink of an eye! 😳

[@garrettgallardo4812]

First thing I noticed is she standing on something? 😂

[@williamriley2528]

Y'all need a MICROPHONE...!

[@saradipity5114]

we do not care to watch u flirt.... replace thses clowns

[@unmalo2768]

I am not impressed with the Ballistic advantage barrel accuracy. I have two in my recent builds, the 16" Hanson profile (556/223), and the 11.3" Hanson profile (556/223). The 16" averages about a 2" MOA at 100 yards, and the 11.3" averages about a 3" MOA at 100 yards. Both with a Caldwell Precision Turret Adjustable Ambidextrous Swivel and Tilt Detachable Shooting Rest. Using the same shooting rest, I get a 1" MOA using a 14.5" FN Cold Hammer Forged barrel from Palmetto State Armory, and about a 1.5" MOA from a 10.5" FN Cold Hammer Forged barrel, also from Palmetto State Armory. Ammo used was 55 grain, 62 grain and 77 grain in all 4 barrels. My experience level? 8 years US Army Infantry, with 3 deployments, and served as a basic rifle marksmanship instructor, 4 years as a police officer. So for my money, I'll stick with FN barrels in the future.

[@Josh-wv3mn]

Hey man they offer a sub MOA guarantee you should contact them and tell them maybe they'll send you some decent barrels then

[@krisgreenwood5173]

I always swab my barrels with Brasso. Before installing and after my first range trip. Others use lapping compound or JB Borebright. I use Brasso.

[@crdwzy4688]

My wife threw my coil pin away...

[@abledemo1]

Pretty woman who can also build an upper?