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AR-10 · Barrel
Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 18" .243 Win Fluted Barrel, 1:8 (BABL243803PL)
$297
Gas length and thread were not listed on the source page; rifle length and 5/8x24 assumed from the BA .243 line.
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Specs
| Length (in) | 18 |
| Caliber | 243 |
| Gas system | rifle |
| Thread | 5/8x24 |
| Pattern | DPMS |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Shorter 18 in .243 barrel for a handier hunting rifle
- 416R stainless with 1:8 twist
- Fluting saves weight for carrying
Cons
- Gives up some velocity against a 20 in barrel
Other barrel options
- Ballistic Advantage Modern Series 16" .308 Win Tactical Government Mid-Length Barrel (BABL308003M) $155
- Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 18" .308 Win Hanson Mid-Length Barrel w/ Low-Pro Gas Block (BABL308018P) $285
- Criterion Barrels 18" .308 M118 Hybrid Chrome-Lined Rifle-Length Barrel (10180-HYR) $370
- Faxon Firearms Match Series 18" .308 Win Heavy Fluted Rifle-Length Barrel (10B810R18FHQ-5R-NP3) $312
- PROOF Research PR10 18" .308 Win Carbon Fiber Rifle-Length Barrel (100028) $949
- Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 20" .308 Win Heavy Fluted Rifle-Length Barrel $324
- Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 20" .308 Win 416R Stainless Heavy Barrel, 1:10, Rifle Length $123
- ArmaLite AR-10 7.62x51mm NATO 20" Barrel Price varies