AR15 Barrel - which one?

[jaksun7]

Im building my first AR and in the process of looking for a barrel for under $300. I want a 16 inch mid length, 1/7 twist(unless others suggest differntly), the gun will be used for target,plinking and home defense/shtf(incase we get there)
im more confused now after reading about chf, cmv, chrome lined and s.s and not sure which way to go as well as a quality brand. Any thoughts from the knowledgeable people here is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[ryknoll3]

I would suggest BCM, Daniel Defense or Noveske, but you probably won't find Noveske in your price range.

For your uses, you can't go wrong with a BCM standard profile 16" mid length barrel. $239.

BCM 16" Mid Length Barrel, Stripped

For a few bucks more, I've heard nothing but great things about DD's cold hammer forged barrels:

https://danieldefense.com/cold-hamm...chf-barrels/16-5-56mm-1-7-lw-profile-578.html

 

[scatwater]

I went with a barrel produced from black whole weaponry. BlackHoleWeaponry.com--Welcome I really like the barrel and at the time I got a free upper receiver. Palmetto State Armory is a another one to look at also. But for a short and easy look you cant go wrong with the BCM. I took 2 years to due my first build, the research was the most fun. (saving funds was main reason) Im short on time right now but later today ill get back and toss in some more thoughts if other people have not already.

 

[OZZY.40]

CMV is chrome moly vanadium which basically adds strength and longer barrel life

Chrome line makes it easier to clean and adds longer barrel life. Some argue that it could lose accuracy but I doubt you would ever notice.

CHF is cold hammer forged which is a process of making the barrel. It makes the barrel stronger and possibly more accurate if the manufacturer properly stressed relief the steel. This used by top end AR makers

1:7 twist helps stabilize heavier bullets better than a 1:9, 1:7 seems to be what the top end manufacturers use and much like chrome lining any accuracy that is lost due to bullet weight not matching twist rate is so minimal you would not notice.

Bravo Co. Daniel Defense, Colt are some very good manufacturers. Palmetto State Armory has a lot of popularity here and FN makes their barrels (they also make barrels for the military).

My preference is CHF, CMV, Chrome Line, with a 1:7 twist.

 

[jaksun7]

Thanks for the info guys, i think im leaning towards the DD barrel ifi can find 1 in stock.

 

[sig1473]

I highly suggest this barrel>https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4117 I'm looking into possibly building one with an 18" barrel.

 

[ryknoll3]

Thanks for the info guys, i think im leaning towards the DD barrel ifi can find 1 in stock.

I believe Daniel Defense has their stripped barrel in stock.

 

[downlinx]

You cant go wrong with any of these companies.
White oak armament
Black Hole Weaponry
McGowen precision

 

[yxc301]

Try Adco. They have some for under 300 dollars. https://www.adcofirearms.com/acc/ProductLine_q.cfm?product_category=Barrels&subcategory=5.56