Recommendation for a semi-lightweight 18" precision barrel

[RHINOWSO]

Looking for recommendations for a semi lightweight 18" precision barrel for an SPR type build.

Willing to add weight for precision, but I want to avoid the 40+ oz full stainless barrel. Intent is to be able to fire 5-10 precision shots relatively quickly without much shift, but after that shift would be acceptable with the heat.

Proof research is obviously a contender, and while price isn't a driving factor, if I can get a good option in a non carbon fiber barrel for a lot less then Proofs $800 entry fee, I'm open to that.

Thanks

[SomeOtherGuy]

31oz and balances precision and weight:
http://ballisticadvantage.com/17-7-5...ce-barrel.html

AR15 Performance (ARP ) 18" barrels appear to be 37oz and would be worth a look:
http://www.ar15performance.com/5_56_223_wylde

The Faxon Gunner 18" barrel is very light and fairly accurate, but much more biased towards light weight than 5-10 shot precision.

With many companies, "3 gun" will be the marketing name for the type of barrels you're seeking.

[Jwknutson17]

Personally I would buy a Centurion MK12 barrel and have Marvin Pitts Dimple Behind the gas block. That is what "I" would do.

[tango-papa]

Sionics has a new version of their stainless steel (melonite) 18" barrel on the way...

http://jerkingthetrigger.com/2017/05...-from-sionics/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTjvgeiA...=sionics&hl=en

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[bfoosh006]

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[vicious_cb]

Out of the all the barrels recommended the Criterion was found to be the most accurate.

http://www.scienceofthegun.com/?p=277

[dmd08]

I was thinking criterion also but maybe their hybrid contour? Or this one?

http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/...s-ar15-barrels

[RHINOWSO]

Criterion makes a SPR lite barrel for Rainier Arms, which I have on the list to consider.

Rainier Arms Criterion .223 Wylde Barrel SPR LITE Rifle 18

https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-...-lite-rifle-18

[ScottsBad]

A little heavy. Proof Research Stainless -- https://www.rainierarms.com/proof-re...lde-8-twist-16

OOPS sorry I thought it was an 18"


RA Criterion Tapered 18" - https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-...-lite-rifle-18

OOPS you already found that one. I give up.