Scorpio64 5,154 Posted November 23, 2014 I'm interested to know what your idea is of a perfect barrel. I'm not talking about name brands, the focus here is just on technical specs. For instance, right now I'm shopping for a 14.5" barrel, my ideal is 5.56 cold hammer forged and chrome lined with a 1:9 twist. It combines the benefits of the slick corrosion resistant properties of chrome lining with the precision and durability of CHF. 1:9 is just about perfect for shooting 55gr and 62gr exclusively.That's my ideal at the moment. But they are hella expensive so I'll be making some compromises. If money were no object, what would be your ideal barrel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted November 23, 2014 That's like asking which one is your idea of a perfect wrench socket size. There is no perfect socket size and there is no perfect barrel because applications vary. The AR is a family of things now, not a single purpose rifle with an ideal barrel that somehow would do everything. Also I'm really dubious of hammer forged barrels, and the prices people charge for them for no good reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted November 23, 2014 Depends what your ideal gun is I guess. My next one is probably going to to be an 18 or 20 stainless steel in 1/8 I'm thinking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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RecessedFilter 222 Posted November 23, 2014 I'm going 1:8 twist in a fluted 28'' barrel. Fluted, just cause it looks so sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted November 23, 2014 I'm going 1:8 twist in a fluted 28'' barrel. Fluted, just cause it looks so sweet. Going fishing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 23, 2014 I'm going 1:8 twist in a fluted 28'' barrel. Fluted, just cause it looks so sweet. 28" is too long IMHO I shoot a 24" which I feel is optimal. If you intend on building a precision rifle forget chrome lined. Inconsistent bore diameter does not aid accuracy and, you're not going in the jungle. In order of least to most accurate barrels go like this: Hammer forged, button rifled, cut rifled. Button rifled or cut rifled lapped barrels are the most accurate. Try X-Caliber Barrels through Barrelman.com They are good barrels in quality and bang for the buck. And we're talking Stainless Steel of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted November 23, 2014 Going fishing? Hahaha I actually laughed out loud at that. I didn't get it at first, then I realized I typed 28'' barrel which was a type-o. I meant "18" barrel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted November 23, 2014 For my needs, if I was only allowed one AR, the perfect barrel would be 14.5" and lighter weight than a government profile. Chrome lined, stainless, etc doesn't matter if it's a quality barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted November 23, 2014 18" Rifle gas 2lb at the most 8 twist 416R SS Nitrided (chamber and bore too) I'm building a lightweight 18" AR for my wife using a barrel that almost exactly meets this list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted November 23, 2014 For the record there is a chromed lined 18" barrel that gives pretty good accuracy, that would be the Criterion barrel that Brownells sells. It is a fairly thin and even chrome lining, leading to sub MOA barrels. People like Jerry Miculek use them as their training barrel (or they used to) because while not being as accurate as the super match type barrels they are generally very accurate and last a lot longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted November 23, 2014 For the record there is a chromed lined 18" barrel that gives pretty good accuracy, that would be the Criterion barrel that Brownells sells. It is a fairly thin and even chrome lining, leading to sub MOA barrels. People like Jerry Miculek use them as their training barrel (or they used to) because while not being as accurate as the super match type barrels they are generally very accurate and last a lot longer. And I sure if you're shooting the hell out of them they're a little easier to clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickySantoro 211 Posted November 24, 2014 20", A1 profile, chrome lined, 1:7 twist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites