General Barrel Info: The barrel on an LR-308 operates under a 'gas impingement' system by tapping gas off of the barrel and cycling it back through the gas system to assist the bolt carrier in unlocking and extracting the spent cartridge. LR-308 Barrels come in four different specifications for gas systems, Pistol, Carbine, Mid-Length, and Rifle. LR-308 Barrels vary between profiles Government, Heavy, and Slim. Thanks to the modularity of LR-308, you can choose different calibers starting with the barrel, each with its specific twist rates. Choosing your barrel for your next LR-308 build has never been easier.
Brand Info: Ballistic Advantage produces quality AR barrels that exceed the most enduring demands of our customers. All Ballistic Advantage AR barrels surpass the competition in accuracy, precision, and beautifully contoured aesthetics. The engaged team of engineers and machinists continually improve designs and create new innovations to enhance performance, from our popular 16" AR barrels to all other lengths and styles provided to produce the best functioning AR's available.
About This Barrel: This 18-inch barrel made by the professionals at Ballistic Advantage is made from stainless steel and is more resistant to corrosion. The bead-blasted finish and minimal sheen look cool and will not give your position away. The fluting of the barrel helps with heat dispersion and barrel harmonics which improves accuracy. not to mention it adds to the overall aesthetic. The rifle gas system also aids in reducing recoil and ensuring that the barrel functions properly. This barrel is a great option for shooters looking to hit targets out to 800 yards.
About the Profile: H-Bar - A heavy barrel adds a lot of weight to the rifle but a rifle thus equipped is more accurate than a rifle with a normal barrel because a heavy barrel heats up much more slowly than a normal barrel. With more material added, a heavy barrel by design is structurally stronger and more accurate.
Barrel Classification: Rifle
Length: This Barrel is designated as rifle barrel with a overall 18" length.
Caliber: .308 WIN - This barrel is chambered in .308 Winchester otherwise known as 7.62x51 NATO. .308 Win is the standard caliber for LR-308/AR-10 rifles of old & modern battle rifles from the 70s onward. Featuring amazing long-range accuracy and energy delivery, 308 Winchester is the most common hunting and long rifle round in America.
Material: 416R SS - 416R is a hardenable chromium stainless steel particularly suited for use in high quality precision rifle barrels. This grade has good machinability and, because of closely controlled chemistry and processing techniques, may be machined and lapped to a high finish, which is important for bore accuracy.
Finish: Stainless - Stainless steel finishes come in high-luster finishes similar to nickel plating, but with the added benefit of increased strength and corrosion resistance. Stainless steel finishes do not experience the same wear that other metals may experience such as peeling, flaking, wear and rust from scratches where the oxidation protection layer may be removed.
Thread Pitch: 5/8x24 - 5/8x24 Threads are commonly found on barrels chambered in .30 Cal and up. Usually .308 Win, .300BLK, 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 7.62x39. Muzzle Devices such as flash hiders, blast cans, and compensators will work with this barrel.
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