Details
Our 16” 5.56 barrel is the most accurate and longest lasting barrel attainable for your AR-15 build. We Cold Hammer Forge our barrels, a process that sets us apart from other barrel manufacturers. The 16” M4 profile barrel is forged from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, Mil-spec heavy phosphate coated and chrome lined with carbine length gas system.
| Stripped Barrel | 1.75lbs |
| Barrel w/ LPG | 1.83lbs |
| Barrel w/ FSB | 2.06lbs |
Specifications
| Caliber | 5.56mm NATO |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Manuf. Process | Cold Hammer Forged |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Muzzle Thread | 1 ⁄ 2 × 28 TPI (Threads Per Inch) |
| Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Outside Finish | Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate |
| Inside Finish | Chrome |
| Gas System | Carbine Length |
| Diameter At Gas Port | .750″ |
| Barrel Extension | A4 |
| Barrel Profile | M4 |
| Weight | 1.75lbs |
| Manufacturer | Daniel Defense |
- The perfect carbine barrelThis barrel is extremely accurate and lightweight. The accuracy is consistent from the first shot to the last on the range. The chrome lining makes it super easy to clean. I just pass a bore snake through it 3 times after shooting and it's as shiny as a mirror. The price is pretty good, considering that it is only about $50 more than other brands that aren't CHF. This is definitely a top-of-the-line barrel and I'd recommend it to anyone building a carbine style AR.
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- Highly recommended!!Used one for my first build several years ago. I run it pretty good in different elements including sand and no issues with it.
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- Best 1x7 barrel i have usedI was walking through my local gunshop looking around at barrel options bc i wanted to have the 1x7 for heavier ammo and saw this exact barrel hidden in the back. Super lightweight, great accuracy, just a high quality barrel from a company that cares about their customers
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- Thumbs upI installed this over two years ago. The accuracy of the barrel is fantastic.
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- best 16" barrel i have tried so farfor the profile of this barrel i thought it would get "ok" accuracy but i'm getting sup MOA with this rifle with 77gr blackhills ammo for my next build it will have a Daniel Defense barrel
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- Excellent and worth the moneyI used one of these for a build, attached to a VLTOR MUR upper, DD Modrail, mid length. This is a tack driving barrel that is sold as a rock. Wouldn't want anything else, accurate enough for some glass and use as an SPR.
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- Greatest barrelI love it. Easy to clean, shoots smooth and nice.
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