Reprofiling AR-15 Barrel

[m33p0n3]

So I have this 20" AR-15 I built from a cheap parts kit. Aside from a complete dislike of steel case ammo (not a big deal for me), it's been working great. But this sucker is heavy. Under the handguards the barrel is as large as can be, and it shows. I would like to have a government profile, in the hopes that I can hold the thing up for more than a couple minutes at a time.

Any suggestions on where to get the barrel turned down to a more respectable profile? I'm assuming it would be cheaper than simply buying a new barrel, and at least I know this one can shoot.

 

[Sam Cade]

ADCO.


They do amazing work. Cost ya $65

http://www.adcofirearms.com/shopservices/shop_.cfm?code=21

 

[gotigers]

+1 for ADCO. They do it all when it comes to barrels.

 

[DougW]

I had a local smith cut a 20" heavy barrel to Government Profile, and it took over a pound off the weight.

 

[m33p0n3]

Awesome, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot guys

 

[Rottweiler]

But if you cut a bunch of metal away on that barrel that you know shoots good you may induce or relieve some internal stresses in the metal that may make a good shooting barrel into one that is only good to be used as a tomato stake.

 

[M-Cameron]

But if you cut a bunch of metal away on that barrel that you know shoots good you may induce or relieve some internal stresses in the metal that may make a good shooting barrel into one that is only good to be used as a tomato stake.

doubtfull....

i mean, granted there is a chance the barrel may not shoot well after......but that would have to be because someone botched up the cutting/ crowning....

internal stresses are only caused/ relieved from the initial forming of the barrel, and from heat treatment(s).

 

[451 Detonics]

My last build I was going for lightweight and used a Colt LWT Sporter upper. This has the H-Bar barrel profile in front of the gas block/front sight but is a skinny under the handguards. It swings very much like a running boar rifle. I really think you will like the feel of the rifle after it's diet.

 

[Strykervet]

But if you cut a bunch of metal away on that barrel that you know shoots good you may induce or relieve some internal stresses in the metal that may make a good shooting barrel into one that is only good to be used as a tomato stake.

What he said.

This is why the best barrel makers won't flute a barrel after the rifling is cut. They cut the flutes into the barstock.

Gotta ask yourself why you want it though. If it is a tackdriver, don't do it for sure. If it is a plinker, what can it hurt? A cheap barrel is a cheap barrel and you can get another one cheap too.