Yeah, they have a LW profile SS barrel in a lightweight profile.
I'm thinking it would be a nice light barrel that gets good accuracy for a few shots before warming up. 18" is a 33oz barrel, so close to his "30oz' goal.
Of course Colt barrels are also accurate so there is that option as well.
I have the BA MK12 profile .223 wyle barrel in 18" with rifle gas system. it does well with 75 OTM and is a sub MOA barel. doesnt like 77 OTM though. Im about to switch to a 20" MK12 profile BCM match and put this 18 up for sale. Only thing I do not like is the barrel didn't come dimpled.
For those still shopping for lightweight 18" 5.56mm barrels here are some lightweight 18" barrel currently available: OK one's only 17.7 but it's close. Most will be a little heavy, in both price and weight. I just went on a deep shopping experience looking for my 'perfect' 18" barrel for a new build. I finally went with a 18" Wilson Combat Fluted Barrel, @ 37 oz so not exactly a true lightweight, but below are some that I considered.
@31 Oz
https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/1...um-series.html
@33 Oz
https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-...lde-barrel-18/
@32.2 Oz
https://noveske.com/products/ambidex...k-barrel-5-56/
@33 Oz
https://www.odinworks.com/223-Wylde-...18-3g-r-tg.htm
@30 Oz
https://www.roscomanufacturing.com/s...d-18223-wylde/
Last edited by BobinNC; 01-14-23 at 11:32.
I had a Rainier Mountain CHF 18" rifle gas fire a few years. Sold it to a buddy. Built an even lighter upper using a Faxon first gen 18" rifle gas "Gunner" barrel.
VERY handy. Goverment profile behind the GB, .625" journal, pencil between gas block journal and muzzle.
I know Faxon quality has fallen off, but this one has been really solid. 1.5moa with good ammo and an Aimpoint, lighter than many 16" guns. Very soft recoil for the weight.
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If you can find one, Criterion Core barrels should fit the bill. They should be making another run of them in a few months.
Could you be thinking of their Select Barrels?
https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-...6-nato-barrel/
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