Fried Chicken Blowout Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 If you were able to design the perfect barrel in .223 what would it look like? What length? 16", 17", 18" or longer? What chamber spec? What gas system? What gas port size? What profile? Fluted or not? What twist? 1:7 or 1:8? Is there a down side to 1:7 if you will never shoot anything lighter than 55gr? Does material matter to you? Does chrome lining matter either way to you? If it does, why? Does the crown angle matter? What overall weight is your goal for the perfect barrel? I wonder if there is consensus based on fact or is there just a bunch of opinions that will be all over the place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark45 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 The most important question is intended use. For my do it all rifle it was a 14.5in Noveske afgan mid gas/weight. For multi gun only I'm thinking lightweight 18in. For carbine classes perhaps a 14.5in chrome lined. Lots of variables and personal preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fried Chicken Blowout Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Lets say for 3-Gun, but something that would still work for a defensive gun if needed without being stupid heavy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 17.625" long Stainless Steel. Rifle length Gas, 0.625" dia , Wylde chamber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchang0 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) I'm extremely happy with my MSTN 17" rifle-gas precision barrel. It's made by Noveske and weighs 34oz stripped. The JLT (Just Like Taran) version has fluting that shaves another 1oz off. It's sub-MOA accurate, made of the tougher-than-most Noveske steel, is as light as can be made and still keep that accuracy, has a very light recoil impulse, and is short enough for most barricade-heavy stages. The ONLY thing I'd do is order another one, but Wes says he's sold out. And my only complaint about it is the price, but after having done the calculations, it turns out that Wes is merely passing on most of the base cost of the Noveske barrel. Edited March 27, 2012 by dchang0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeE Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 20"-22" length (iron sight) .223 chamber Rifle gaslength 1/9 Fluted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm pretty fond of my 18" Loki stainless double fluted barrel with mid length gas chambered in .223 Wylde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 It is here already, the criterion 18" L.W. that myself and jerry M. uses. It holds 1/2 moa out to 400 yds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fried Chicken Blowout Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Great, where can I get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Get it from criterion, google them, It is chrome moly with chrome bore for twice the barrel life. The best I have used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddox Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 THIS Great price also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead-Head Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 20" Gi profile, 1:9, CL'nd CMV, 5.56 chamber, RL gas. I have 2 Irons rifles built of this barrel.Nice and inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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