Lightweight Barrel Options [DD, Criterion, Spikes]

[Iraqgunz]

LOL. Now take a guess who makes the BCM ones.

The Spike's barrel is a FN chf barrel. It's possibly better than the BCM.

[Iraqgunz]

Underrated for sure. We have seen very good accuracy with them.

Sionics. $220 at the moment with a LPGB. Mine has been excellent thus far.

[sentinel77]

Sionics. $220 at the moment with a LPGB. Mine has been excellent thus far.

What kind of groups are you able to consistently get? And is it the lightweight profile or medium contour?

[sentinel77]

BCM definitely belong on the list:
Fluted versions...https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...-elw-f-std.htm
Cold Hammer Forged version...https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...16-elw-bfh.htm

I would also not hesitate to recommend SIONICS LW barrels, I have two, one with an A2 front site and one with LPGB...http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/stor...gas-block.html

How has the performance been with your sionics lw barrels? Do they handle heat well? What kind of accuracy are your getting and what ammo does it like best from your experience?

[SWIGIN]

This has proven to be an excellent barrel in my last build.

https://faxonfirearms.com/match-seri...lon-extension/

[opngrnd]

How has the performance been with your sionics lw barrels? Do they handle heat well? What kind of accuracy are your getting and what ammo does it like best from your experience?

As a simple grab and go barrel choice, I'll cast a vote for Sionics LW barrels as well.

[crusader377]

I honestly think with pretty much all of the barrels being recommended, there are a lot more similarities than differences. I would expect all of the barrels to shoot in the 2-3 MOA range with good quality M193 ammo. Better ammo obviously would shoot tighter groups. The Criterion barrel on average I would expect to be the most accurate, and the CHF barrels on average should have the longest barrel life, but honestly any one of the recommendations should serve you well.

[rockapede]

What kind of groups are you able to consistently get? And is it the lightweight profile or medium contour?

Lightweight. It’s a laser beam for a LW, CL barrel. MOA until it really heats up. I’ve not seen expansion beyond 2 MOA, but I’m not mag dumping then shooting for groups.

[bb223]

Out of those listed, Criterion.

In general, Colt.

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...prod71164.aspx

[Torch-36]

I'm sure those listed are all GTG. Voted "other" though as I've only shot with the Colt 6960 and a BA nitrided LW in an Aero setup. Both shoot better than I was expecting, but I'm limited to 200 yards at the range I take them to.