Budget 5.56 barrel

[cajunautoxer]

So I have a friend that I'm sent him the parts to build an AR. The only thing he needs a barrel. This rifle isn't going to be used for hunting or competition. What's a consensus on a barrel for less than $200? Either 14.5" or 16"


I was looking at Anderson Manufacturing website and do they make the barrels for Nordic?

https://andersonmanufacturing.com/product/18-nordic-223-wylde-competition-barrels/

 

[Scott Hearn]

PSA has a 16" NATO 1-8 4150V with nitride treating for $99 right now. If I were looking for cheap that would probably be it.

 

[Wall]

So I have a friend that I'm sent him the parts to build an AR. The only thing he needs a barrel. This rifle isn't going to be used for hunting or competition. What's a consensus on a barrel for less than $200? Either 14.5" or 16"


I was looking at Anderson Manufacturing website and do they make the barrels for Nordic?

https://andersonmanufacturing.com/product/18-nordic-223-wylde-competition-barrels/

I'm pretty sure Anderson doesn't make barrels for Nordic. I'm not 100% sure but I think Nordic makes their own.

Out of curiosity, why would you think Anderson makes Nordic's barrels?

 

[Robusto]

Link says:

• PROFILE/CONTOUR: Nordic Taper (.8″ Dia.-.740″ Dia. At Muzzle)

 

[LoganbillJ]

Nordic Barrels are made from Wilson blanks from what I recall. Sub $200 quality barrel would be Ballistic Advantage.

 

[B. Rigsby]

I have had good luck with Faxon barrels.

http://faxonfirearms.com/barrels/ar-15/5-56-nato-223-remington/

They have several .223 barrels for less than $200.

 

[Operator_1]

x2 for Faxon