LBE Unlimited AR-15 5.56 Mid-Length Barrel - Stainless - 16"

LBE Unlimited AR-15 5.56 Mid-Length Barrel is made from 416 steel and features a stainless steel finish for high quality and high shine. The main advantage of the stainless steel material involves the metal’s ability to take on the crisp, sharp rifling inside the bore of the barrel. Many believe that this grade of stainless steel has sharper cuts and can be more precise as it will take better when the bore is being turned, creating a market for this material. A common converse argument is that stainless is less durable and will not retain accuracy and is much more difficult to clean than a nitride barrel. This may not be entirely true, as 416R stainless steel can be finished extremely well at the molecular level leading to the potential for high precision. The LBE barrel measures 16 inches long with a weight of 36.08 oz, a nice length for many different types of builds, and an AR build can utilize it for a variety of needs, so choose accordingly.

Features:

• Mid-length gas system 
• 16-inch barrel
• 416R Stainless steel
• Stainless finish
• Fires 5.56 and .223 Remington rounds
• 1:7 twist rate
• Weight: 36.08 oz.
• Holds the rifling to more precision tolerances

The LBE Unlimited barrel is designed for mid-length gas systems and reduces the overall recoil effect, reduces the wear and tear on the weapon, and increases longevity in a barrel. This high-quality barrel is made with care and attention to detail at an attractive price point. The stainless steel will not be as tolerant of high rates of continuous fire, but for anyone not in a competition setting that probably will not matter in the long run.  Additionally, 416R stainless steel material offers a great surface potential for those who want to lap/hone the bore. For the typical civilian shooter looking for a little flashier finish, this LBE barrel promises that in addition to quality and reliability, a winning formula.