.308/7.62, 16 inch barrel options?

riffraff · February 26, 2020, 04:27 PM

I'm looking to re-barrel an Aero M5, which is a rifle I tend to reach for regularly - has a 16 inch QPQ currently...

There is nothing really wrong with it but basically if it was ever very accurate, it's not anymore, and I want to put a couple spares away for a rainy day. So I'd like to upgrade and will keep the original as a spare.

Initially what I hoped to do was find a good quality CHF and chrome lined barrel from a company like FN or similar. I know QPQ is great, just chrome gives me the warm fuzzies because I like things as rugged as possible and it's what I see the top companies using.

What I'm finding is in a 16 inch barrel thoug the options become real slim in .308, so likely CHF isn't happening. I really don't want longer, these things are heavy enough as-is...

At the moment this strikes me as about the best I see, criterion, mid length chrome lined...

https://criterionbarrels.com/product...-chrome-lined/

I assume these get the nod? Anything else in this ballpark anyone is aware of?

Thanks in advance!

Scorch · February 26, 2020, 04:41 PM

Take a look at Green Mountain barrels. I have been very pleased with their barrels over the years, and they are reasonably priced.

rickyrick · February 26, 2020, 05:13 PM

Might need optional hearing protection

Haven’t had a 308 AR10 to be honest but for other that 5.56
Calibers green mountain has been good.

riffraff · February 26, 2020, 05:54 PM

Thanks guys, did look and it's neat as I'm in NH but they don't even offer .308 barrels.

February 26, 2020, 04:27 PM	#1
riffraff Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2016 Posts: 629	.308/7.62, 16 inch barrel options? I'm looking to re-barrel an Aero M5, which is a rifle I tend to reach for regularly - has a 16 inch QPQ currently... There is nothing really wrong with it but basically if it was ever very accurate, it's not anymore, and I want to put a couple spares away for a rainy day. So I'd like to upgrade and will keep the original as a spare. Initially what I hoped to do was find a good quality CHF and chrome lined barrel from a company like FN or similar. I know QPQ is great, just chrome gives me the warm fuzzies because I like things as rugged as possible and it's what I see the top companies using. What I'm finding is in a 16 inch barrel thoug the options become real slim in .308, so likely CHF isn't happening. I really don't want longer, these things are heavy enough as-is... At the moment this strikes me as about the best I see, criterion, mid length chrome lined... https://criterionbarrels.com/product...-chrome-lined/ I assume these get the nod? Anything else in this ballpark anyone is aware of? Thanks in advance!

February 26, 2020, 04:41 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Take a look at Green Mountain barrels. I have been very pleased with their barrels over the years, and they are reasonably priced. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 26, 2020, 05:13 PM	#3
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,387	Might need optional hearing protection Haven’t had a 308 AR10 to be honest but for other that 5.56 Calibers green mountain has been good.

February 26, 2020, 05:54 PM	#4
riffraff Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2016 Posts: 629	Thanks guys, did look and it's neat as I'm in NH but they don't even offer .308 barrels.