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Is this barrel made from 4150 steel and dimpled opposite the gas port? — 2 Answers

by Chris, from MI, United States Asked on March 10, 2020

Name Criterion Barrels AR-15 HBAR Rifle Gas System Barrel (5)
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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on January 20, 2021

This barrel is made of 4150 CrMoV steel, featuring a chrome-lined bore with honed and hand-lapped rifling. The barrel has a 0.750” gas block that is dimpled for ease of installation and solid lock-up.

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Answered by Mikeinmass, guest, from MA, United States, on November 29, 2020

I think it is dimpled and these barrels are great 4150 double stress relived they last longer than hammer forged and they’re chrome lining is on par with fn quality more accurate however

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