14.5" with a nod toward accuracy

[ABNAK]

I'd add the Colt 14.5" SOCOM to your list. Apparently Grant has the stripped version on sale now for $199.

Yes, I've read where the SOCOM barrel is a winner accuracy-wise. Not a sniper/"match" barrel for sure, but the stiffness as compared to a standard M4 profile does provide a decent degree of "combat rifle" accuracy. The ability to maintain a higher rate of fire than it's predecessor is definitely a plus if you needed it.

I have an entire carbine built around a SOCOM barrel from Grant (FSB shaved down by my buddy the gunsmith) and it is roughly a 2.5-3MOA shooter for me shooting Mk318 with an Aimpoint T2 from a sandbag.

[opngrnd]

Personally, Sionics would be my first choice for a CL barrel. I've been looking at Black River Tactical's 16" stainless barrel for a shorter precision set up, but it's 16".

[Mr. Goodtimes]

Building a 14.5" (will pin and weld FH) and want a barrel with an emphasis on accuracy that is light enough to move with (not a bench gun). For use of 50-400 yds., with most at 100-200. Will wear a 1-6 type optic. Kinda torn between a proven stainless and a quality, chrome-lined that is very accurate and will last much longer.

Post recommendations

Complete KAC 14.5 MOD 2 upper.


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[308sako]

If you are a handloader I can recommend the BCM barrels as I have no trouble getting the proverbial 1 MOA with tuned handloads from my own assemblies. Depending upon the number of rounds you fire annually and the rate of fire you normally achieve... most any quality manufacturer will meet your needs. If you want a tack driver... JP is and was my vote.

Tis is a group with a JP 20" that had less than 100 rounds down the pipe.

[mig1nc]

Criterion has a proprietary chrome lining process that still allows them to guarantee sub MOA accuracy.

I love mine, though I've never shot it for groups. I just zero it and shoot.



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[No Bananas]

Criterion has a proprietary chrome lining process that still allows them to guarantee sub MOA accuracy.

I love mine, though I've never shot it for groups. I just zero it and shoot.

What’s the profile? Hybrid?

[mig1nc]

Mine is a hybrid, yes. But they do offer others. Here are the hybrid barrels:

http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/ar-15/ar-15-hybrid

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What’s the profile? Hybrid?

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[docsherm]

I am wanting a gun that'll do 1 MOA or better. I forgot about the Colt SOCOM. Molon had a great test with it, and many have posted sub-MOA with them.

Get the Noveske SS Afghan...... It will do everything you want and then some. It is also the best Precision barrel you listed.

[pointblank4445]

Let me ask...what kind of ammo are you attempting to go 1 MOA or better with? Are you hand-loading?

[markm]

I've yet to see a Noveske barrel that impressed me with accuracy. In my experience (4 or 5 samples), they're no better than any other barrel. Not familiar with Criterion.

Good advice has already been offered. Almost any decent production barrel should hold MOA with good ammo.