Lightest 6.8spc barrel around $300

[jk2paintworx]

Wanting to build a ar for thermal setup and trying to stay lightweight. Wanting 16”. Who makes a good shooting spc barrel thats not a porker?

 

[GLShooter]

For a non-porker talk with Ritch.

Greg

 

[AdamT]

My 6.8 barrel came from Bison Armory. No complaints.

They’re offering a 18” Shilen Match barrel turned by White Oak right now for $325. List as 2.5lbs
http://bisonarmory.com/18-spr-6-8-spc-shilen-match-grade/

 

[Squeeze]

Well within your budget, 16" lightweight Scout, threaded for a suppressor. I have several ARP barrels, and all have met or exceeded my expectations.

http://ar15performance.com/inc/sdetail/38010/14400

Squeeze

 

[yotehunter243]

ARP is hard to beat for 200ish bucks

 

[wormydog1724]

Wilson Combats Lightweight barrel used to be the "lightest". I have one and completely changed my gun. After quick rounds it seems the groups open up.

Now Wilson Combat makes a Ranger barrel, it is heavier than my Lightweight but still their lightest weight barrel.

ARP also makes a good light-ish weight barrel.

You will also save weight with the handguard, stock, optic and optic mount. Also a titanium suppressor really helps.

 

[KyScott]

ARperformance 16 inch Scout comes in at 1lb 13.6oz and he has both 3R and 5R in stock now for $200. He's the 6.8 master and has put a lot of time in the 6.8 cause. His barrels are top notch! I own 4 of them myself.

 

[sigpros]

ARP has a FW barrel due out in 4-6 months. I'll probably be buying at least one of them

 

[jk2paintworx]

Thanks guys. I have a ARP scout on the way. Went with the 5r 16"

 

[KyScott]

Originally Posted By: jk2paintworxThanks guys. I have a ARP scout on the way. Went with the 5r 16"

Very good choice!