AR15 Barrel

Here are 8 best AR15 barrel manufacturers to consider when you are building your rifle or replacing the barrel. Most manufacturers make great barrels in different length and profiles.Best AR15 Barrel BrandsDisclosure: All products have affiliate links for earning commission to support the website when you purchaseFaxon FirearmsKnown for their affordable yet high-quality AR15 barrels, Faxon Firearms uses their […]

In the perfect world sub MOA accuracy means means that the average distance between consecutive shots at a specific distance is less than 1 minute of angle, or roughly less than 1 inch at 100 yards. Basically the shot group is a size of a penny. This level of accuracy is often the standard for shooters

Do you really need to break in your AR15 barrel especially for a new rifle? Some say to do it and others say it makes no major accuracy difference for CQB guns. Think of this as teaching your barrel to shoot its best. Whether to break in a barrel depends on the barrel’s manufacturing quality, the

For the best barrel length for 5.56 performance, a longer barrel is preferable, with 20 inches being ideal as it aligns with the original design specifications of the 5.56 round, offering maximum muzzle velocity and effective range. This is due to the extended barrel length allowing more time for the gunpowder to burn completely, thus converting

11.5 vs 14.5 inch AR15 barrel obviously have length differences. As far as ballistic performance goes in terms of only using 55 grain bullets for range use. The 14.5″ AR15 barrel provides more muzzle velocity, and it provides the necessary barrel length requirement to do a pinned and welded configuration to be 16″ length, which

AR15 11.5 vs 12.5 barrel length. Does it really matter that much? Among AR15 builders, the comparison between 11.5 inch and 12.5 inch barrels sparks a lot of discussions. Long story short, for casual users who only visit 25 yard ranges, none of it matters. Some of the most important difference to consider are:Muzzle velocityGas port sizesCQB

Barrel twist rate is a very important spec that directly impact a bullet’s flight performance. The best twist rate for 5.56 in a 16 barrel is 1:9 for bullets weighing between 40 to 62 grain. The other two popular twist rates are 1:8 and 1:7.  1:8 twist rate is best for medium weight 5.56 in the range

This guide briefly goes over how to check AR 15 headspacing for firearm safety purposes. It’s important to check the headspace for safety every time you build an AR, replace a barrel, install gas tube or change a bolt carrier group. Most of the time, things will be fine, but it’s better to be safe than

When building an AR15, many builders ask if Go No Go gauge is required to install the barrel. The headspace is the space where the bullet fits in the chamber. If it’s not right, the gun might not chamber the round properly, which can lead to malfunctions or accuracy issues.  There are three main gauges used

While the 5.56 NATO round is often cited as having an effective range of around 300 meters for point targets, its maximum effective range for area targets can extend beyond 600 meters. The actual effective range can vary based on bullet weight, powder charge, temperature, barrel length, twist rate, and the skill of the shooter. In