Small profile 556 barrel that shoots factory hunting rounds- 223 55gr or 62gr

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Since the new ruling I need to reconfigure the rifle I built for my daughter last year. It currently has an 11 inch barrel. Until things get back to normal, if they ever will, I suppose I need to replace it with a 16 inch barrel but want to keep the weight down for her. Any suggestions and experience with a light weight barrel that will shoot factory loads? What twist rate? 55 grain or 62 grain. I currently have some federal fusion 62 grain. So a plus if it will shoot that good. Thanks
 
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Yes pencil is what I’m looking for, I just wanted recommendations on specific barrels.

Thanks @1075tech. The Faxon barrel may be the ticket.
 
Crankbait said:
Yes pencil is what I’m looking for, I just wanted recommendations on specific barrels.

Thanks @1075tech. The Faxon barrel may be the ticket.
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They do have a straight pencil profile. The link is is for their "gunner" which is a combination of pencil and gov't profile.

0.625 gas block
 
I have the Faxon pencil on a lightweight rifle. It's a decent shooter.
 
I have a 14.5” midlength Faxon gunner. It’s sublime for my use.
It’s on a carbine that weighs 6.5 lbs, and that is with a LPVO on a mount.

They also make this barrel with an integrated muzzle device, so it’s effectively a 14” barrel but with a 16” overall length. Can get with flash hider or muzzle brake.

Might be a good solution for your application.

faxonfirearms.com

Faxon Patented 16" Gunner, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ Nitride, Integral Flash Hider AR-15 Barrel

This 16 inch 5.56 barrel with integral slim flash hider is crafted in house from 4150 CMV, button rifled, and given a nitride finish for superior performance.
faxonfirearms.com faxonfirearms.com
 
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NKD said:
I have a 14.5” midlength Faxon gunner. It’s sublime for my use.
It’s on a carbine that weighs 6.5 lbs, and that is with a LPVO on a mount.

They also make this barrel with an integrated muzzle device, so it’s effectively a 14” barrel but with a 16” overall length. Can get with flash hider or muzzle brake.

Might be a good solution for your application.

faxonfirearms.com

Faxon Patented 16" Gunner, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ Nitride, Integral Flash Hider AR-15 Barrel

This 16 inch 5.56 barrel with integral slim flash hider is crafted in house from 4150 CMV, button rifled, and given a nitride finish for superior performance.
faxonfirearms.com faxonfirearms.com
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Another 2” isn’t going to matter that much from 14 to 16 to 18 since I’m going from 11”. Good thought though. I appreciate it
 
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