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Questions & Answers
Can anyone change my mind about a 1-16 twist rate not being optimal for a 4.5” barrel?

Your long awaited response, if you even care anymore:

If you’re building or rebarreling for a specific goal:
• For plinking, target shooting, or general pistol use with common ammo (CCI Standard, Mini-Mags, etc.) → 1:16 is optimal and reliable.
• For extreme long-range pistol shooting or heavy subsonics → a faster twist (e.g., 1:14 or 1:12) might edge it out in wind or at distance, but that’s niche and often shows minimal gains in short barrels.
• Slower than 1:16 (e.g., 1:17+) is rare and usually not recommended.
Bottom line: Stick with 1:16 for a 4.5” .22 LR barrel unless you have a very specific ammo/load in mind that demands otherwise. It’s the proven, no-fuss choice.

by Sal Cappuccino, Verified Owner, February 26, 2026
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Nothing like it by Ace 53, September 2, 2018
Using it on a dedicated .22LR upper that features a recessed suppressor. Because the length, majority of your .22lr ammo remains subsonic which is outstanding. It may have simply been a late night but my thought was that this would pair with the cmmg...
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Great product, great value. Just what I was looking for. Great accuracy out to 50yds...
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I would buy this product again.... by Perry Lewis, Verified Owner, January 24, 2025
Great product, great value...I would recommend this product...
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CMMG is quality by mikey, Verified Owner, April 26, 2024
Just top notch quality made barrel from CMMG, great attention to detail in the manufacturing.
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Product Info for CMMG, Inc 22 LR Barrel Sub-Assembly

Get a top-notch build up with the use of these CMMG , Inc 22LR Barrel Sub-Assemblies. CMMG machined these Rifle Barrels from 4140 steel and added a Salt Bath Nitride coating that enhanced their durability, strength, and resistance to corrosive elements and abrasion. This CMMG, Inc .22LR Barrel Sub-Assembly is perfect for a custom build and will deliver precise shooting along with other high quality components when you use it. Otherwise, you can use a different barrel from CMMG with this sub-assembly, and it fits most AR-15 pattern upper receivers with a 1/2x28 thread pitch. Put a CMMG, Inc .22LR Barrel Sub-Assembly on your gun and discover how you can make it a part of your shooting experience.image

Specifications for CMMG, Inc 22 LR Barrel Sub-Assembly:

Manufacturer: CMMG
Color: Black
Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
Fabric/Material: 4140 Steel
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Barrel Profile: Medium Taper
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-16
Flutes: No
Gun Model: AR-15
Condition: New
Gun Type: Rifle
Firearms Threads Per Inch: 1/2x28

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  • CMMG, Inc 22LR Barrel Sub-Assembly

CMMG, Inc 22 LR Barrel Sub-Assembly Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • CMMG, Inc Barrel Sub-Assembly, Medium Taper, 22LR, 4.5in, 4140CM, 22D5B0F , MPN: 22D5B0F , UPC: 815835016832 , Code: 2CM-ATB-KMPO-22D8F0A
  • CMMG, Inc Barrel Sub-Assembly, Mediun Taper Profile, 22LR, 9.2in, 4140CM, Salt Bath Nitride, 22D8F0A , MPN: 22D8F0A , UPC: 815835016313 , Code: 2CM-ATB-KMPO-22D7C0A

CMMG, Inc 22 LR Barrel Sub-Assembly Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • DEMO, CMMG, Inc Barrel Sub-Assembly, Medium Taper, 22LR, 17in, 4140CM, Salt Bath Nitride, 22D830C , MPN: 22D830C-DEMO , Code: 2CM-ATB-KMPO-22D830C-DEMO
  • USED CMMG, Inc Barrel Sub-Assembly, Medium Taper, 22LR, 17in, 4140CM, Salt Bath Nitride, 22D830C, EDEMO2, Condition Parts Only/Salvage, Defective , MPN: 22D830C-EDEMO2 , Code: 2CM-ATB-KMPO-22D830C-EDEMO-DF-F
  • CMMG, Inc Barrel Sub-Assembly, Medium Taper, 22LR, 17in, 4140CM, Salt Bath Nitride, 22D830C , MPN: 22D830C , UPC: 816422026814 , Code: 2CM-ATB-KMPO-22D830C
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