Heavy barrel profile

[Savage Jav]

Does anyone make a 12.5 or 11.5 AR heavy barrel? Would prefer 12.5 for the build I have in mind. Melonite of chrome lined is fine for me. Mid or carbine length is fine. I don't want this to turn into a "the velocity increase on this length..." or "you would be better off with this profile..." thread. For the application I want these lengths and profile is what I am looking for. Appreciate any links or experience with brands.

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[MasterChief]

Caliber?

11.5'' Heavy Profile Barrel Kit

 

[DirectDrive]

Also look at Ballistic Advantage "Modern Profile"

 

[Savage Jav]

Caliber?

11.5'' Heavy Profile Barrel Kit

Definitly an option but I really want to find a 12.5 if I cant this will probably be my option

 

[Tack_Ryan]

Does anyone make a 12.5 or 11.5 AR heavy barrel? Would prefer 12.5 for the build I have in mind. Melonite of chrome lined is fine for me. Mid or carbine length is fine. I don't want this to turn into a "the velocity increase on this length..." or "you would be better off with this profile..." thread. For the application I want these lengths and profile is what I am looking for. Appreciate any links or experience with brands.

I've got one the Ballistic Advantage 12.5 Modern series for sale right now if you want to take look.

WTS OR - Aero Precision Ballistic Advantage 12.5" 5.56 Upper

 

[Ahol]

I have one of these and it's very accurate. It's always the gun my buddies make sure I bring when we shoot, it's way too much fun!

12.5" 5.56 5R SBR/pistol barrel- 1/2-28

 

[Savage Jav]

I have one of these and it's very accurate. It's always the gun my buddies make sure I bring when we shoot, it's way too much fun!

12.5" 5.56 5R SBR/pistol barrel- 1/2-28

Whats the profile?

 

[ConcernedCitizen]

The Larue Stealth barrel is available in 12" medium contour.

 

[Savage Jav]

does 0.700 mean pencile?

 

[Savage Jav]

The Larue Stealth barrel is available in 12" medium contour.

Is that one heavy enough. I anticipate really putting some rounds through this barrel. Think "lmg build" or "saw build" but i want it compact

 

[ConcernedCitizen]

Is that one heavy enough. I anticipate really putting some rounds through this barrel. Think "lmg build" or "saw build" but i want it compact

A lot of people have commented on how heavy it feels. I have a 16" medium contour barrel and it is a pig.

I think the Larue would hold up just fine, but it may be a waste of an accurate barrel.

You might try some of the entry level outfits like DelTon or Model 1 Sales. I seem to remember someone like Spikes or Bushmaster offering heavy profiles, too. Have you looked at KAK or JoeBob's yet?

 

[Savage Jav]

I think the Larue would hold up just fine, but it may be a waste of an accurate barrel.

Yeah thats my thought. An "Lmg" barrel doesnt have to be 1 moa, it just needs to be able to hold rounds relatively close on target in short "burts"

 

[ConcernedCitizen]

does 0.700 mean pencile?

Pencil is a 0.625" gas block journal, and I believe the rest of the barrel is around 0.58-0.60".

0.700" sounds like the front portion of a government profile barrel with 0.750" gas block journal.

 

[Savage Jav]

A lot of people have commented on how heavy it feels. I have a 16" medium contour barrel and it is a pig.

I think the Larue would hold up just fine, but it may be a waste of an accurate barrel.

You might try some of the entry level outfits like DelTon or Model 1 Sales. I seem to remember someone like Spikes or Bushmaster offering heavy profiles, too. Have you looked at KAK or JoeBob's yet?

My issue is no one seems to make a true heavy barrel in 12.5, I see quite a few 11.5. Yes ive checked about all the onlines store. Joebob has faxon 11.5 gunner barrels pretty reasonably priced. But, im thinking delton 11.5 is the way to go if I cant finf a 12.5

 

[Savage Jav]

Pencil is a 0.625" gas block journal, and I believe the rest of the barrel is around 0.58-0.60".

0.700" sounds like the front portion of a government profile barrel with 0.750" gas block journal.

That's this barrel:
12.5" 5.56 5R SBR/pistol barrel- 1/2-28

Its .700 all the way except at the gas block, that might work too

 

[Geardo]

This is going to be a cool build.

Post pics when done.


Your best bet will be a cut down colt socom barrel. That will be a heavy chrome lined barrel.

Adco or Vezley can probably do it.

Or get a colt 11.5 FBI HRT heavy barrel.

 

[Geardo]

Colt 11.5" SOCOM stripped barrel, new FBI over-run

Colt M4 Commando 11.5 inch 5.56mm Heavy Barrel Assembly w/ Low Profile Gas Block

 

[Savage Jav]

This is going to be a cool build.

Post pics when done.


Your best bet will be a cut down colt socom barrel. That will be a heavy chrome lined barrel.

Adco or Vezley can probably do it.

Or get a colt 11.5 FBI HRT heavy barrel.

I was thinking I might have to have someone cut it down. Anyone local do good work that wont break the bank. Im already crying inside over what the rail is going to cost me
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Im thinking 14" rail 12.5in barrel with a flash can that just comes to the end of the rail

 

[Savage Jav]

The bipod and the heavy barrel are the key parts of this build. Without a bipod or heavy barrel I don't see this being too practical.

Not that making a quazi "lmg" is practical anyway but practical for the purpose I envision.