18-20" AR Barrel

[Riccochet]

Looking for an 18-20" .223 Wylde 1:8 barrel for one of my AR's. I'd prefer heavy or SPR contour, rifle length and threaded muzzle. Trying to keep my costs between $150-200.

Anyone have recommendations on a decent barrel? I keep hearing about Ballistic Advantage, but reviews are all over the place.

 

[imashooter]

I have 3 Ballistic Advantage and 2 Faxon; both good to go. I had a minor issue with some scaly matter in one of the Faxons which I quickly remedied. Windham Weaponry has good barrels. Last I heard, Green Mountain provided the blanks and WW took them from there. You'll just need to see if any of these meet your specs. There's more costly ones out there but I'm sure you're aware of those.

 

[Varminterror]

Krieger, Proof, Shilen, and Black Hole Weaponry (when they have their act together) are the outfits who get my money for AR barrels.

 

[badkarmamib]

When built my DMR, I looked at Bear Creek, Ballistic Advantage, and Faxon, due to a $200 budget for the barrel. Out of the 3, Faxon had the most consistently high reviews, so I went with Faxon through Arm or Ally, and was very pleased with my purchase. Faxon had an issue with the company that did their nitriding last year, but they fired them and found another supplier.

 

[bob_atl]

I have this one, its very accurate and they make an 18" as well. These get great reviews.
http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m20-20-223-wylde-chamber/

 

[shootstraight57]

Bear Creek Arsenal makes some nice barrels. I have 2 of them on my AR's and I am very happy with them. Built a 300 BLK on 1 AR and at 100 yards the accuracy is great!

 

[Riccochet]

Seems like at this price point there isn't much difference. White Oak, Shillen, Krieger, BHW are all out of my price range.

I think I might stray and get this Rainier Match. Seems that WOA finishes these barrels for Rainier.

What say you?

https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-matchtm-223-wylde-barrel-18-spr/

 

[IndianaBoy]

Larue Stealth. I built a rifle around a 20" stealth and it shoots great with every bullet weight I have tried.

Mostly 73gr ELD for longer range shooting but it shot tight groups with 50gr varmint ammo too.

 

[Cemetery21]

Another option at the top end of your range:

https://www.ar15performance.com/5_56_223_wylde

 

[Orcon]

Look at the Larue Stealth barrels, same barrels that go in their OBR platform. I've got a couple now and I am amazed at how little case growth I get, something to do with the proprietary chamber maybe.

 

[Mot45acp]

Ranier Arms mountain series upper. 18" double chrome lined barrel, assembled upper, gas tube, pinned gas block $299. Or just barrel for $149

Accurate and reliable. Mine has out performed my Noveske.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Ranier Arms mountain series upper. 18" double chrome lined barrel, assembled upper, gas tube, pinned gas block $299. Or just barrel for $149

Accurate and reliable. Mine has out performed my Noveske.

Yeah....

you really shouldn't post pricing and the fact that it's on sale...


My credit card would appreciate it.

I just ordered a barrel. 18" Mid weight.

 

[Varminterror]

I’ve rarely been truly happy with $150-200 barrels, any more so than $75-150 barrels. Just kind of a no man’s land for me. I get it, and I get why they sell, but I always itch buying one

 

[Mot45acp]

18" Mountain Series

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

I’ve rarely been truly happy with $150-200 barrels, any more so than $75-150 barrels. Just kind of a no man’s land for me. I get it, and I get why they sell, but I always itch buying one

Regular price is $300.

Will see how it goes.

 

[Riccochet]

Ordered that Rainer 18" Match ... AND ... the Green Mountain 20" 3R. I'll see which one I like better and sell the other. Friend said he'd take either off me, so it made the decision a lot easier.

Thanks for the help!

 

[sevt_chevelle]

I have the woa 18" spr barrel. Great barrel, shoots lights out.

 

[Riccochet]

I have the woa 18" spr barrel. Great barrel, shoots lights out.

I really was considering one. But they are out of stock everywhere, unless I went with mid gas system. I want rifle. WOA is like 3-5 months out on getting one to me if I ordered.