Sionics AR Barrels

[tonybart55]

Quick question: looking to build a nice AR.

I initially was going to go with a Criterion Barrel, but the $300+ price tag is pretty hard to swallow.

I found Sionics which has everything I'm looking for on paper :
- 1/8 twist
- Chrome Lined bore and chamber
- mid length gas system
- All this for about $200

But I can't seem to find a ton of info on them. Has anyone used them before? And if so, what was your experiences with them?

I guess I could always just save up to buy the more expensive Criterion barrel but just didn't know if anyone has experiences with Sionics. Thanks

 

[Omega]

Why not get a PSA barrel? Never had a problem with any of theirs. This one is just $99 but is 1:7 twist, which I prefer so I can use heavier bullets.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/ar15-16-m4-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-barrel.html
Here is the whole listing of barrels.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/ar-15/parts/upper-parts/barrels.html

 

[tonybart55]

Why not get a PSA barrel? Never had a problem with any of theirs. This one is just $99 but is 1:7 twist, which I prefer so I can use heavier bullets.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/ar15-16-m4-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-barrel.html
Here is the whole listing of barrels.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/ar-15/parts/upper-parts/barrels.html

I've bought PSAs before and they're fine, just wanting something different

 

[Omega]

I've bought PSAs before and they're fine, just wanting something different

Then just get the criterion, if you are not looking to buy budget barrels that perform great then might as well go with the higher brand.

 

[backyardtndeer]

No experience with those, but have built ar's using ballistic advantage barrels and have been very happy with them. I believe it's tough to beat their barrels for what they cost.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Don't know your intended uses for this barrel, but I'd rather spend on something that I know than to go the bargain route. I'm agreeing with the comments thus far about getting what you pay for, or at least going with a known quantity

 

[tonybart55]

No experience with those, but have built ar's using ballistic advantage barrels and have been very happy with them. I believe it's tough to beat their barrels for what they cost.

Yea, ballistic advantage was another barrel I was looking at, my brother in law has an ar with their lower priced option and it seems to shoot well

 

[backyardtndeer]

Yea, ballistic advantage was another barrel I was looking at, my brother in law has an ar with their lower priced option and it seems to shoot well

Ballistic Advantage has all their barrels 20 percent off right now, 30 percent off if you get military discount.

 

[FARMTOFIELD]

Yea, ballistic advantage was another barrel I was looking at, my brother in law has an ar with their lower priced option and it seems to shoot well

I've built 6 with ballistics advantage barrels and all 6 are shooters.

 

[DaveB]

Ever consider Lilja? Pricey, yes yes yes.

What kind of accuracy you looking for?

I have seen some folks that consider 2 inch groups with an AR as fantastic. We have one (S&W)....it is getting a new barrel. Been in the safe so long they may have mated.

 

[Cotis]

I have had great success with the Faxon 5R rifled barrels. When on sale I think you will like the price.

 

[DaveTN]

I don't know if they have anything you guys are looking for, but AIM has a barrel sale going on.

https://aimsurplus.com/categories/SALE/sale-barrels