.308 AR10 Barrel - 10.5" - 5/8x24 - 1:10 Twist - Heavy - Pistol Length
Purpose: The barrel is one of the most critical components of a rifle. Its primary purpose is to contain the high-pressure gases produced when the cartridge is fired and direct that energy to propel the bullet forward at high velocity. Inside the barrel, the rifling (spiral grooves) spins the bullet, stabilizing it in flight for improved accuracy and range. The barrel’s length, material, twist rate, and profile also significantly influence the rifle’s overall performance, recoil, maneuverability, and effective velocity.
Features: This is a compact, heavy-profile 10.5-inch .308/AR-10 barrel designed for pistol or short-barreled rifle builds. It features 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a Parkerized finish for solid corrosion resistance and a traditional matte appearance. Key specs include a 1:10 twist rate (effective for stabilizing common .308 bullet weights like 147–175+ grains), 0.875" gas block journal, and a pistol-length gas system for reliable cycling in compact setups. The heavy contour provides added stiffness and improved heat dissipation.
- Caliber:
- .308
- Color:
- Black
- Material:
- Steel
- Thread Pattern:
- 5/8x24
- Platform:
- AR-10
- Twist:
- 1:10
- Length:
- 10.5"
- Features:
- Heavy
- Gas Tube Length:
- Pistol
- Gas Block Size:
- .875"