Designed for precision, durability, and long service life, this 24-inch 6.5 Creedmoor barrel is machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium (CMV) steel and finished with a corrosion-resistant black nitride treatment. Featuring a 1:8 twist, rifle-length gas system, .750″ gas block journal, and 5/8×24 muzzle threads, this barrel is an excellent foundation for a long-range AR10 or LR-308 build.
Whether you’re ringing steel at extended distances, hunting deer or hogs, or assembling a precision semi-automatic rifle, this barrel delivers the velocity and consistency needed to maximize the performance of the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge.
Specifications
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel Length: 24″
- Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
- Finish: Black Nitride (Melonite/QPQ)
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Gas System: Rifle Length
- Gas Block Journal: .750″
- Thread Pitch: 5/8×24
- Platform: DPMS LR-308 / AR10 Compatible
Why Choose a 4150 CMV Nitride Barrel?
4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel has earned its reputation through decades of military and commercial use thanks to its combination of strength, toughness, and resistance to heat and wear. When paired with a modern black nitride finish, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and an exceptionally durable bore surface.
Advantages of a 4150 CMV nitride barrel include:
- Outstanding durability for high round counts
- Excellent wear resistance
- Corrosion-resistant black nitride finish
- Easy maintenance and cleaning
- Increased surface hardness without adding dimensional thickness like chrome lining
- Excellent balance of precision and longevity
For shooters looking for a barrel that can withstand years of use while maintaining excellent accuracy, 4150 CMV with a nitride finish is one of the most proven choices available.
Why 6.5 Creedmoor?
Since its introduction in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor has become one of the premier cartridges for long-range precision shooting. Designed around long, high-ballistic-coefficient bullets, it offers excellent retained velocity, reduced wind drift, and manageable recoil compared to many larger-caliber alternatives.
A 24-inch barrel allows the cartridge to take full advantage of its efficient design by maximizing velocity and downrange performance.
The result is a rifle that’s equally at home on the range or in the field.
Ideal uses include:
- Precision rifle shooting
- PRS-style competition
- Long-range target shooting
- Predator hunting
- Deer hunting
- Hog hunting
- Medium-sized game
- Precision AR10 builds
AR10 / LR-308 Compatibility
This barrel is designed for DPMS LR-308 pattern rifles and is compatible with most large-frame AR receivers built to that specification.
Compatible with:
- DPMS LR-308 upper receivers
- DPMS-pattern AR10 rifles
- Standard rifle-length gas tubes
- .750 low-profile gas blocks
- 5/8×24 muzzle devices
- DPMS-pattern .308 Winchester / 6.5 Creedmoor bolt carrier groups
Because the 6.5 Creedmoor uses the same case head dimensions as the .308 Winchester, it utilizes the same DPMS-pattern bolt and bolt carrier group, making caliber changes straightforward when using the proper barrel and magazines.
Why Buy From Mid State Firearms?
For over 12 years, Mid State Firearms has specialized in AR-platform rifles, components, and complete upper assemblies. We understand what it takes to build a dependable precision rifle, which is why we carefully select quality components that deliver reliable performance and long-term value.
When you order from Mid State Firearms, you receive:
- Over a decade of AR building experience
- Carefully selected, quality components
- Fast shipping
- Experienced customer support
- Limited Lifetime Warranty on eligible Mid State Firearms manufactured products
Whether you’re assembling your first long-range rifle or upgrading an existing AR10, we’re committed to helping you build with confidence.
Complete Your Precision Build
Pair this barrel with other quality components from Mid State Firearms, including:
- DPMS LR-308 upper receivers
- AR10 free-float M-LOK handguards
- .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor bolt carrier groups
- Ambidextrous charging handles
- Low-profile .750 gas blocks
- Rifle-length gas tubes
- Precision muzzle brakes and flash hiders
- Complete 6.5 Creedmoor upper assemblies
Shopping with Mid State Firearms makes it easy to source compatible parts for your next precision AR build in one place.
FAQ
Why choose 4150 CMV over stainless steel?
A 4150 CMV nitride barrel offers exceptional durability, wear resistance, and corrosion protection. It’s an excellent choice for shooters who expect high round counts, frequent field use, or simply want a rugged barrel with a long service life.
Will this barrel fit my AR10?
This barrel is designed for DPMS LR-308 pattern rifles and compatible large-frame AR platforms. Verify your receiver pattern before ordering, as there is no universal AR10 standard.
What BCG do I need?
Use any DPMS-pattern .308 Winchester / 6.5 Creedmoor bolt carrier group.
Why a 1:8 twist?
A 1:8 twist stabilizes the wide range of popular 6.5 Creedmoor projectiles, from lighter hunting bullets to heavier match bullets commonly used for long-range shooting.
| Feature | 4150 CMV Nitride | 416R Stainless |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent | Very Good |
| Precision Potential | Excellent | Excellent |
| High-Volume Shooting | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hunting | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Precision/Bench Shooting | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Appearance | Matte Black | Satin Stainless |
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sound of freedom – This was a great set up. I loved being able to customize the set up. Only issue I had was my own fault as a newb to building these. I used a heavy barrel in a slim hand guard. It makes adding attachments tough with clearances. Hoping someday to also get an AR10 from here.