16” recon barrels for AR15

[JimmyT]

Need to know who is making the most consistent/accurate barrels for AR15s now. My choices are Krieger/Douglass/Criterian from CLE. Also interested in lothar Walter too.

 

[Merle]

Proof Research also makes stainless, non-carbon fiber wrapped barrels.

 

[MontanaMan]

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

 

[MPDS13]

I would also second Proof and Bartlein

 

[Ravenworks]

All the above are excellent choices.

I favor Criterion because they just work but in this day and age we're just splitting hairs.

 

[MontanaMan]

All the above are excellent choices.

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

 

[themightytimmah]

Lilja is another good pick, they supplied the barrels in the original recon rifles.

 

[Arrowhedz]

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.

 

[iOdysseus]

Check out Craddock Precision, they offer Criterion, Bartlein, and Rock Creek.

 

[JimmyT]

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.

 

[MontanaMan]

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.

TFF

MM

 

[Arrowhedz]

TFF

MM

I was just trying to contribute the best I could lol!

 

[MNhunter1]

Every AR barrel I own came from ARPerformance. I've never had a reason to look anywhere else.

 

[Jsp556]

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

Necro post...

 

[MNhunter1]

Since you mentioned them, these are back in stock.

I already have more than I need