Lightweight barrel suggestions

[1slow01Z71]

I'm looking for a lighter barrel than my current 34oz one. Preferably a 14.5 that I can get my yhm phantom qd mount pinned to. I use this rifle for general plinking and a truck gun on the ranch. I dont do any sort of competition or mag dumps with it. Does need to be a 7 twist so I can sling the 77gr stuff. Im not too concerned with price, just want to get the right one and be done.

Im wondering if with a 14" fortis rev that I've read is really closer to 14.75 if itll clear my can with a 14.5" barrel. The yhm qd mount is a pretty big chunk of metal though, its going to be close I just dont need the extra barrel fps wise or length due to the can and also the added 1.5" of barrel weight.
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[Zane1844]

My BCM 16" LW barrel has been great so far.

So I recommend them look at these:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-14-5-Mid-Length-LIGHT-WEIGHT-Barrel-Stripped-p/bcm-brl-s-mid-14lw%20std.htm

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-14-5-Mid-Length-LW-Barrel-Stripped-p/bcm-brl-s-mid-14lw%20bfh.htm

Sorry I do not know the answer to your other question.

[Peshawar]

Spikes doesn't get a lot of love around here, but they do sell a nice hammer forged middy FN barrel in 14.5 that should meet your needs. There are lots of options, but I think this barrel would likely be an excellent choice.

http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/st-fn-cold-hammer-forged-145-midlength-barrel-556-p-829.html

[Rockhopper]

bcm, daniel defense, noveske, take your pick

[thecolter]

Spikes doesn't get a lot of love around here, but they do sell a nice hammer forged middy FN barrel in 14.5 that should meet your needs. There are lots of options, but I think this barrel would likely be an excellent choice.

http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/st-fn-cold-hammer-forged-145-midlength-barrel-556-p-829.html

I run this barrel in the 16" version. It's been great so far. Very accurate and the weight is just about 'right' as it falls somewhere in between a lightweight pencil profile and a Gov. profile barrel. I lucked out and picked one up when they were offering the $150 introductory price.

A good choice IMO.

[bullittmcqueen]

I just ordered a BCM 14.5" LW profile to go on a lightweight build. With a lo-pro gas block, Troy 11 inch tube, and iron sights I hope to get this build mid-5 pounds or so.

FWIW, at $230 you cannot beat a BCM barrel. And they are in stock right now.

[1slow01Z71]

Thanks for the suggestions, I think Im going to get the rev 14" in and do some measuring to see if a 14.5" barrel will clear my can.

[indawire]

I really like my Daniel Defense 14.5 Light Weight bbl. w/ a BC 1.5 on it

[STAMarine]

How does a lightweight 14.5 or even say a 11.5 handle the weight of a suppressor? Any accuracy or other problems?

[ROG Tactical]

Noveske 14.5" Skinny might fit your needs.

14.5" Cold Hammer Forged 5.56mm Barrel

Made of Mil Spec M249 Machine Gun barrel steel, with heavy M249 Chrome Lining, (appx. 2 times as thick as an M4 or M16)
Extended Feed Ramps
Skinny contour 1 lb, 4 oz
MP HP tested
1 in 7" twist
Mil Spec Phosphate finish
Mid length gas system
1/2x28 threads
Low-profile gas block pinned to barrel

Barrel Weight: 1 lb 6.9 oz (with gas block and gas tube)

http://s4e5fc2d16a332.img.gostorego.com/802754/cdn/media/s4/e5/fc/2d/16/a3/32/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/n/o/noveske_145_skinny.jpg

[Sidian]

Running a DD CHF 14.5 Mid-Length Gas barrel on mine.

Light and accurate.

There's a youtube video review of the above being tested for accuracy at distance, both cold barrel and heated. Impressive results.

I'm sure BCM and most certainly Noveske will perform the same.