Looking For A Decent 16" 5.56 Barrel

[Redlion]

That does not break the bank. Not a govt profile. For an ordinary AR carbine. I am thinking in the $250-300ish range. I noticed a shortage of 16" barrels from my usual sources, including BCM, Primary Arms, and SOLGW when looking today. I am hoping others can recommend some other manufacturers that I may be overlooking.

 

[MarshallDodge]

BCM has stock on standard midlength barrels

BCM® Standard 16" Mid Length Barrel, Stripped

This BCM barrel is a stripped, 16" mid-length gas, standard AR15 barrel with gas ports installed and dimpled for a strong gas block installation.

bravocompanyusa.com

Are you looking for a carbine length gas system without the grenade ring?

 

[simonp]

White Oak Armory

 

[dms416]

Do folks still like these…they were cool but never hear about them any more

16" 5.56mm TRACK 2.0 Barrel Mid Length Gas for AR15

Buy the TRIARC Systems 16" 5.56mm TRACK 2.0 Barrel Mid Length Gas for AR15 Platform. This 5.56 16" barrel is machined from 4150 CrMoV with a BLACKNITRIDE™ finish and NP3 Coated barrel extension.

www.triarcsystems.com

 

[Ichi]

White Oak Armament has a couple 16" SPR and Predator barrels in stock.

https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/shop/barrels.html?barrel_caliber=14&barrel_length=5

 

[MSTN]

Criterion. $330.

My most recent Criterion Core 14.5" started out at 0.80 MOA with an 8X scope at 100 yards. It's at 80 rounds now and is doing 0.50 MOA. And it only weighs 26.2 ounces. A 14.5" Proof carbon fiber barrel weighs in at 25.0 ounces, for comparison's sake.

This is just one Criterion barrel - and one data point. I've tested several, and all but one broke MOA the first five round group.

 

[Stone111]

TriArc... your welcome

 

[Redlion]

Thanks for the suggestions. Much appreciated.

 

[BCP]

White Oak, Wilson Combat, Green Mountain, Rosco

 

[PusherX11]

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DetailsThe Geissele Automatics 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged AR-15 Barrel offers superior quality that is perfect for building a reliable rifle. This 16-inch barrel features a chrome lining for accuracy and a mid-length gas system for smooth shooting. You can count on a Geissele CHF AR-15 Barrel to be...

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DetailsAll Daniel Defense cold hammer forged barrels are manufactured start to finish in their state of the art facility in Black Creek, Georgia. The cold hammer forging process allows the barrel's rifling and chamber to be formed as the barrel is shaped, creating a defect free bore and the most...

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DetailsThe Sons of Liberty Gun Works Combat Grade V2 16” 5.56 Mid-Length AR-15 Barrel improves accuracy and chamber support for modern carbine setups, particularly in suppressed scenarios. Point-of-impact shifts are minimized by strategically distributing materials, offsetting accessory weight...

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DetailsUpgrade Your AR-15 with the Hodge Defense Systems 16" Barrel. Crafted from FN's proprietary steel for enhanced strength, this barrel is optimized to handle the rigorous demands of M855A1 EPR ammunition.The midweight profile balances weight and handling, while the chrome lining and...

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DetailsThe VKTR Industries 5.56 AR-15 barrel is made from hammer forged CrMOV steel and features a patented integral locator pin for the included gas block to ensure consistent positioning. this 16" barrel features a carbine length gas system and the barrel and gas block are pre-drilled for a...

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[iOdysseus]

https://fjfeddersen.com/product/ar15-16-inch-mid-length-modified-profile-rifle-barrel/

Chrome lined offering from the company that makes Triarc’s barrels.

 

[RUTGERS95]

That does not break the bank. Not a govt profile. For an ordinary AR carbine. I am thinking in the $250-300ish range. I noticed a shortage of 16" barrels from my usual sources, including BCM, Primary Arms, and SOLGW when looking today. I am hoping others can recommend some other manufacturers that I may be overlooking.

I'm going to get some eye rolls but the 16" BA pencil has always been accurate and you get it less than what you are thinking. For an ordinary rig, you don't need to spend to get acceptable results

 

[flogxal]

ARPerformance barrels at Blackstone Arms are worth considering. I have one that runs sub MOA on Hornady Frontier 68gr at least, never tried 69 or 77 FGMM but expect it does fine there.