Barrel shopping..

[mustangfreek]

Been a slow year and trying to get this build done and am trying to figure out what barrel to get. Don't need top of the line nor bottom end stuff, but looking at

16"
Good shooter
No heavy contour or pencil profiles
Not to perticular on stainless/nitrided/parked

So whats out there in this range if you say?

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Just get a BA modern series barrel and call it a day.


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[BoilerUp]

BA would be a great choice. Unfortunately I think all the killer deals are OOS: http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Ballistic-Advantage-16-556-Government-Profile-Midlength-Barrel-BABL556015M.htm

You might also consider AR15 Performance (ARP). I have an ARP 16" Scout 5R in 6.8 SPC and it shoots great (sub-MOA), especially considering the price: http://www.ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/38007/32015

Harrison (the man behind ARP) also sells a SOCOM profile which is a little heavier profile than the Scout but note that he uses 5/8x24 thread pitch.

[Former11B]

Rainier Mountain Series CHF

https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-mountain-series-cold-hammer-forged-barrel-5-56mm-nato



Was going to suggest the Select MEDCON but I don't see the 16" anywhere on their site anymore

[MCA]

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Looks like I'm in the market for a new barrel as well.

[GOST]

I've been considering one of these, Rainier Arms 16" lightweight .223 wylde intermediate.

2378
https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-match-223-wylde-rifle-barrel-lightweight

[Former11B]

I've been considering one of these, Rainier Arms 16" lightweight .223 wylde intermediate.

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https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-match-223-wylde-rifle-barrel-lightweight

I was going to post that but MF said he didn't want stainless

[Former11B]

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Looks like I'm in the market for a new barrel as well.

18" Ultramatch with intermediate or rifle gas, 13-15" CMT rail. Geissele SSA-E. ACS/STR/SOPMOD stock. New Vortex PST II 3-15X44

[GOST]

I was going to post that but MF said he didn't want stainless

I read it as he wasn't particular on whether it was stainless, nitrided or parkerized.

[GOST]

This one's on-sale for $179.99.

http://aeroprecisionusa.com/223-wylde-16-mid-barrel.html?avad=190366_ed38297b

[fledge]

Lots of R&D going into this new barrel by Black River Tactical in cooperation with Faxon. Long thread on M4C about it. I have one on order.

http://www.blackrivertactical.com/concrete5/store/#!/BRT-16-OPTIMUM-Series-Barrel-PRE-ORDER-ONLY/p/61518552/category=1852006

[din]

Sionics has a Christmas sale going on over at their site right now. So does Sons of Liberty.

[KW900A]

http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/store2015/16/26-5-chrome-lined-w-low-profile-gas-block.html

I'm looking at this one. Sounds like sionics has top notch stuff without the top notch price.

[tactical cowboy]

http://www.strongsidetactical.com/stretch-16-phantom-ar15-barrel-melonite/


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[Txfilmmaker]

Decent deals on BA barrels here: http://graniteridgeoutfitters.com/556-Barrels_c72.htmc


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[mustangfreek]

Thanks guys

Interesting new RA barrel there..makes me curious who's blanks they use..

So many options out there...Humm

[mustangfreek]

Just get a BA modern series barrel and call it a day.

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How does yours shoot?


Lots of R&D going into this new barrel by Black River Tactical in cooperation with Faxon. Long thread on M4C about it. I have one on order.

http://www.blackrivertactical.com/concrete5/store/#!/BRT-16-OPTIMUM-Series-Barrel-PRE-ORDER-ONLY/p/61518552/category=1852006

Interesting, and is pretty light it appears..

Always wondered how those faxon barrels were themselves

[Dstrbdmedic167]

How does yours shoot?

For the money it shoots great. Anything MOA for not much over $100 is a steal.


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[KW900A]

For the money it shoots great. Anything MOA for not much over $100 is a steal.


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Where did you find a BA barrel at that price? I can only find them for $150+

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Where did you find a BA barrel at that price? I can only find them for $150+

I got it from here back in July.

http://www.tomstactical.com/ar15uppers/Barrels

I paid $115 shipped for the modern series. I was hesitant since I had ever heard or purchased from them but they delivered.


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[Slippers]

Maybe I'm picky (definitely) but I choose my barrels on having proper gas port sizes. That leaves only a few manufacturers like Colt, LMT, BCM, old school Noveske, and Sionics.

An extra $100 for a known good barrel instead of shopping the bargain bin is worth it to me since ammo costs far outweigh barrel costs.

Edit: I'm a barrel and optic snob, for certain. Happy Rich? :)

[Former11B]

Maybe I'm picky (definitely) but I choose my barrels on having proper gas port sizes. That leaves only a few manufacturers like Colt, LMT, BCM, old school Noveske, and Sionics.

An extra $100 for a known good barrel instead of shopping the bargain bin is worth it to me since ammo costs far outweigh barrel costs.

Edit: I'm a barrel and optic snob, for certain. Happy Rich? :)

What's a proper gas port size for given barrel lengths? Like 10.5, 16, 18 etc

[fledge]

"Proper" seems to be subjective. Manufacturers over gas because consumers run crappy ammo. Keeps the customer service line from tuning because people don't have interest in matching barrels to ammo.

That's why I recommended the BRT barrel above. The balance, gas length, and port are all tuned "properly."

[Former11B]

"Proper" seems to be subjective. Manufacturers over gas because consumers run crappy ammo. Keeps the customer service line from tuning because people don't have interest in matching barrels to ammo.

That's why I recommended the BRT barrel above. The balance, gas length, and port are all tuned "properly."

That's kind of why I asked

And if you're running suppressed gas port size doesn't really matter because some sort of adjustable gas system really helps. So many factors go into it

[gatordev]

Maybe I'm picky (definitely) but I choose my barrels on having proper gas port sizes. That leaves only a few manufacturers like Colt, LMT, BCM, old school Noveske, and Sionics.



Completely agree. I'd also add Centurion Arms in there. While I own 2 of his uppers, only one has his barrel, but it's been absolutely problem free, suppressed or unsuppressed, with spec ammo.

[Pyzik]

Since I'm swapping a few things out, I'm looking at barrels too. Think I am going to go with a Ballistic Advantage too (thanks to advice here).

[Former11B]

Completely agree. I'd also add Centurion Arms in there. While I own 2 of his uppers, only one has his barrel, but it's been absolutely problem free, suppressed or unsuppressed, with spec ammo.

What size is the gas port? If that's the main factor, we need to clarify what size it is along with the gas type and barrel length.

[gatordev]

What size is the gas port? If that's the main factor, we need to clarify what size it is along with the gas type and barrel length.

12.5" M4 profile barrel with a carbine gas system. I don't know the gas port, but it's most likely bigger than my V7 gas port, as it runs unsuppressed with a H2 buffer (my V7 does not). I/you would need to go dig through my V7 post for its actual dimension, as I can't remember. CA barrel gives a whiff of gas, but isn't as toxic as others.

Admittedly, I do not have experience with his 16" barrels, but I'd bet their accuracy is on par with my 12.5". I'm not saying CA is the only option, by any means, just adding it to Will's list.

[Stone]

BA has a 15% off sale going on...
Dont think anybody has mentioed Megas barrels yet. Runnin a 16" on my last build. I like it alot.
Nitrided 416 stainless ,1:8 twist, one moa guarantee. Whats not love...

[tact]

White Oak Armory.....