5.56 AR Barrel help

downwind65 · Oct 13, 2014

I am looking for a new barrel for my 5.56 AR. I would like to stay with 72-77 grain bullet and am currently looking to shoot out to 300 yds But would like to be able to shoot further it possible. Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

outrider58 · Oct 13, 2014

Something with a 1:7-1:8 twist.

BradMacc82 · Oct 13, 2014

Personally, I'd go with a minimum of 18", Wylde chamber. If your consistently doing 300 yards and want to go further.

downwind65 · Oct 13, 2014

Any recommendation on Brand of barrel? I was thinking 20" to 24"

jonnyl · Oct 13, 2014

I used this barrel in my first build, although mine has more of a matte finish.

White Oak
Wylde chamber
1:7
18"
rifle length gas system
https://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17518&cat=&page=1

rbird7282 · Oct 13, 2014

downwind65 said:
I am looking for a new barrel for my 5.56 AR. I would like to stay with 72-77 grain bullet and am currently looking to shoot out to 300 yds But would like to be able to shoot further it possible. Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Not sure where you live but you should go see Andy at Engage Armament in Rockville. They have 20" HBAR WOA barrels with a 1:7 twist. Bought one myself. Sweet barrel.

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dist1646 · Oct 13, 2014

1-7.7 twist Kreiger barrel. End thread.

Pinecone · Oct 13, 2014

Krieger is good.

So is Lilja. And White Oak. And several other quality high end barrels.

vinjet700 · Oct 13, 2014

White Oak.... :thumbsup:

DaemonAssassin · Oct 13, 2014

downwind65 said:
Any recommendation on Brand of barrel? I was thinking 20" to 24"

I picked up a Shilen 20", 1:8 RH, 6 groove, 223 Wylde and put that on my upper. I paid a decent chunk of change for it, but to be able to pop yotes between 200-500, it was worth it. Also the fireballs...

Marauder · Oct 14, 2014

What is your budget?

I have a 20" Krieger, shoots tight groups way out there and is well worth the money.

downwind65 · Oct 14, 2014

Didn't want to go crazy on price but this has taken some time to put together so I'm thinking around $500.00 Looking at the Krieger Barrels now.

Fishinblues · Oct 14, 2014

JP 18" rifle length gas.

lennyk · Oct 14, 2014

Lothar-Walther is another one, there are numerous excellent makes. Obermeyer is another one not mentioned. Rainier ultra match (Shilen).

FlatsFlite · Oct 14, 2014

http://www.ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/11562/18272

fa18hooker · Oct 14, 2014

White Oak Armament uses Wilson barrels, and are a great deal. They'll shoot great all the way out to 600 yards. The 1:8 will stabilize anything you're going to shoot. The 1:7 I think is overkill...but if you plan on shooting 90's, you have to go at least that fast. Take a look at the recent American Rifleman article about the new M855A1 ammo...he discusses the inherent accuracy differences between 1:7 (necessary in a 14.7" M4 barrel) and a 1:8 (stability node). I've shot both, and truthfully can't tell a difference.

paxfish · Oct 15, 2014

We shoot 77gr SMKs to 600 with a 1:8 twist in service rifle matches. Our barrel is a Satern. It costs a bit more but comes with it's own headspaced bolt. Take a look:

http://saternmachining.com/custom_barrel_prices

Here are some 100 yard 5 shot groups (it prefers 77 grain!):

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