16” recon barrels for AR15
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Proof Research also makes stainless, non-carbon fiber wrapped barrels.
All mentioned so far are all top shelf; I happen to think that Bartlein is top of the heap, but that personal preference.
I also really like Rock Creek barrels.
Both CLE & Craddock can supply Bartlein; Craddock for Rock Creek.
MM
I also really like Rock Creek barrels.
Both CLE & Craddock can supply Bartlein; Craddock for Rock Creek.
MM
All the above are excellent choices.
I favor Criterion because they just work but in this day and age we're just splitting hairs.
I favor Criterion because they just work but in this day and age we're just splitting hairs.
That's true.....................everyone produces a super gem or a lemon once in a great while but lemons are very rare today with the barrels all listed above.
MM
Lilja is another good pick, they supplied the barrels in the original recon rifles.
I have not personally used them, but I hear/read great things about Ballistic Advantage and Rosco Manufacturing. Ballistic Advantage claims "sub moa" accuracy with all of their barrels if used with match grade ammunition.
Again, I have not used either but thought I would try and help haha.
Again, I have not used either but thought I would try and help haha.
I went with a Noveske Afghan barrel (14.5”) after seeing a rifle perform with one at Costa Ludus mid range carbine course. That rifle was just hitting steel from 100-700 yards. I was very impressed with that combo. I was having great success with a LaRue predatOBR with 18” barrel and 77 grain hand-loads. My buddy was using one of the Beards rifles, a KAC SR-15 with the Afghan Barrel and 55 grain M193 ammo.... I was impressed.
Every AR barrel I own came from ARPerformance. I've never had a reason to look anywhere else.
Since you mentioned them, these are back in stock.
16" 5.56 5R RECCE barrel, Wylde chamber 5/8"
www.ar15performance.com
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