6mm AR barrels

[Clinton]

With the release of the 6MM ARC, it seems that 6mm AR chambered barrels are about as rare as hens teeth. I built a 6mm AR using an X-caliber barrel a few years ago that performs really well. But like many other barrel makers, they no longer offer 6mm AR as a chamber option. Is there anyone making/chambering a quality 6mm AR barrel? I'd like to build another 6mm AR. Thx!

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I've got a reamer. AR or bolt gun? A good used BR barrel is a big step up from a cheaper new one, IMO. You generally cut off the worn part anyway(6-12") and you can pick them up for little to nothing. Winds up close to the same money. Bottom line, I'd rather have a worn out premium bbl than a new but lesser quality bbl. Just an option and a good way to come up with a premium bbl. I've done several this way for gas guns. They've all been very good.

 

[Bill Bowers]

With the release of the 6MM ARC, it seems that 6mm AR chambered barrels are about as rare as hens teeth. I built a 6mm AR using an X-caliber barrel a few years ago that performs really well. But like many other barrel makers, they no longer offer 6mm AR as a chamber option. Is there anyone making/chambering a quality 6mm AR barrel? I'd like to build another 6mm AR. Thx!

Mike Bottinger at Buffalo Valley Gunsmithing in Pa can fix you up. You can reach him at gumgb00@hotmail.com or (814) 360-9805

 

[Jeff Porter]

I obtained a .243 Win AR barrel from Columbia River Arms pre pandemic and it is a hammer. Shoots 108 ELD 0.3’s and is a joy to shoot at 1000.

 

[South Paw Sammy]

243LBC Black Hole Weaponry/ Columbia

I picked up one here a few years ago from another member and it has been a dang good barrel everything from 70 nosler Btips to 105 vld bergers.
I think you can get still order them from Columbia River

 

[Herzo]

I purchased a 6mm AR barrel for my AR-15 from McGowan about a year ago. Unfortunately they screwed up the order and sent me a 22" barrel rather than the 20" I ordered. Rather than the hassle of returning it, I cut it off and re-crowned it myself. IIRC, lead time was about 3 months. Shoots well though.

 

[Clinton]

I've got a reamer. AR or bolt gun? A good used BR barrel is a big step up from a cheaper new one, IMO. You generally cut off the worn part anyway(6-12") and you can pick them up for little to nothing. Winds up close to the same money. Bottom line, I'd rather have a worn out premium bbl than a new but lesser quality bbl. Just an option and a good way to come up with a premium bbl. I've done several this way for gas guns. They've all been very good.

Thanks for the advice. This would be for an AR-15 build. I run 6mm Creedmoor on my bolt guns and AR10 builds, but I really like the ballistics on the 6mm AR for my AR-15 longer range builds -- the 6mm ARC seems to give up 2 grains of case capacity vs the 6mm AR (6mm Grendel), which I don't want to lose.

 

[Clinton]

243LBC Black Hole Weaponry/ Columbia

I picked up one here a few years ago from another member and it has been a dang good barrel everything from 70 nosler Btips to 105 vld bergers.
I think you can get still order them from Columbia River

Thanks! I'll check them out

 

[Clinton]

I obtained a .243 Win AR barrel from Columbia River Arms pre pandemic and it is a hammer. Shoots 108 ELD 0.3’s and is a joy to shoot at 1000.

Thanks! I'll check out Columbia River

 

[Clinton]

Mike Bottinger at Buffalo Valley Gunsmithing in Pa can fix you up. You can reach him at gumgb00@hotmail.com or (814) 360-9805

Thanks! I'll follow up with Mike

 

[Clinton]

I purchased a 6mm AR barrel for my AR-15 from McGowan about a year ago. Unfortunately they screwed up the order and sent me a 22" barrel rather than the 20" I ordered. Rather than the hassle of returning it, I cut it off and re-crowned it myself. IIRC, lead time was about 3 months. Shoots well though.

I see McGowan still offers 6mm Grendel -- I'll check them out

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Thanks for the advice. This would be for an AR-15 build. I run 6mm Creedmoor on my bolt guns and AR10 builds, but I really like the ballistics on the 6mm AR for my AR-15 longer range builds -- the 6mm ARC seems to give up 2 grains of case capacity vs the 6mm AR (6mm Grendel), which I don't want to lose.

Yes, I too was referring to the 6 Grendel. Personally, I think the only reason for an ARC existing is because there was already a 6AR/Grendel. No experience with the ARC but a 6 Grendel is an excellent cartridge.

 

[Clinton]

I've got a reamer. AR or bolt gun? A good used BR barrel is a big step up from a cheaper new one, IMO. You generally cut off the worn part anyway(6-12") and you can pick them up for little to nothing. Winds up close to the same money. Bottom line, I'd rather have a worn out premium bbl than a new but lesser quality bbl. Just an option and a good way to come up with a premium bbl. I've done several this way for gas guns. They've all been very good.

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[Ksmirk]

Do a google search for Ritch's Precision Guns, give Ritch a look.... his is going to be the 243LBC which is the same as Roberts 6AR. I've gotten several from Ritch and don't have a single complaint! I've got my own reamer now I sorta like the little round and 90% of the info came from Ritch, he's a good dude.

Kirk

 

[JimSC]

if you are still looking try Precision Firearms they use Bartlein, SF, Krieger and Criterion blanks. Anything from just a barrel to a finished rifle