FN 18" Hybrid Barrel

[EZ Money]

Does anyone have experience with one of these FN 18" barrels with a "hybrid" contour? I can't find any pics of just the barrel to see what the contour looks like, or any info on the barrel weight because they only sell the complete upper and complete rifle. If anyone has pics of the barrel and know the weight, please post it. I like this upper because I have a Zev wedge lock rail and I like it better than my Geissle rails. All the wedge lock rails Hodge, SOLGW M76, Tri Arc, Rosco, Zev, etc are made by Hodge or Zev, I don't remember which one. Molon posted good info on the Zev rail in one of his reviews. I also like that this upper has a pinned gas block, rifle length gas system, and Radian charging handle. I am thinking about buying one of these uppers but can't find much info on the barrel. I know not all FN barrels are created the same. Do you guys think this CHF CL 18" hybrid contour FN barrel is any good?

 

[ut755ln]

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Does anyone have experience with one of these FN 18" barrels with a "hybrid" contour? I can't find any pics of just the barrel to see what the contour looks like, or any info on the barrel weight because they only sell the complete upper and complete rifle. If anyone has pics of the barrel and know the weight, please post it. I like this upper because I have a Zev wedge lock rail and I like it better than my Geissle rails. All the wedge lock rails Hodge, SOLGW M76, Tri Arc, Rosco, Zev, etc are made by Hodge or Zev, I don't remember which one. Molon posted good info on the Zev rail in one of his reviews. I also like that this upper has a pinned gas block, rifle length gas system, and Radian charging handle. I am thinking about buying one of these uppers but can't find much info on the barrel. I know not all FN barrels are created the same. Do you guys think this CHF CL 18" hybrid contour FN barrel is any good?

I think that FN makes quality products overall. I would expect milspec accuracy or better out of the rifle. I have had good experience with FN CHF CL barrels, they are very durable and last a long time. I am going to link a video from an FN rep, effectively he says that the barrel is a heavier profile then their M4 to help accomplish the DMR role.

 

[EZ Money]

I think that FN makes quality products overall. I would expect milspec accuracy or better out of the rifle. I have had good experience with FN CHF CL barrels, they are very durable and last a long time. I am going to link a video from an FN rep, effectively he says that the barrel is a heavier profile then their M4 to help accomplish the DMR role.

Thank you

 

[BCP]

Could always get one of these just to give the idea of a chrome lined HBAR a try:

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/fn-sporting-ar-15-18-rifle-length-gas-223-remington-1-8-chf-barrel.html

BTW this is the barrel that was on their 3gun sporting 18" DMR whatever the fuck they called it a couple years back and they shot 3/4-1MOA.

 

[tekmann2377]

That is an amazing deal! I have a Palmetto PA-10 which came with a hybrid contour 18" rifle gas 308 barrel, and it is a soft-shooting and fairly accurate barrel for being a duty-grade CHF/CL barrel. No complaints here.

I don't think it will be as accurate as a premium hand lapped stainless barrel, but I doubt it only shoot a piece plate size group either.

 

[sparky702]

never mind