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Questions & Answers
Is this the optimal barrel? Expert Answer

Depends on what your purpose is for the barrel. Is this a high quality barrel? Yes. Is it perfect for everything and everyone? No. Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com and we can help you make that decision.

by Armando R., Gear Expert, October 18, 2019
Is the gas block pinned to the barrel or come with pins to pin the gas block? Expert Answer

The Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel with FSP is pinned. The Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrels with low profile gas block use set screws.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, February 10, 2022
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review Optimum profile barrel by Hamurobby, Verified Owner, February 27, 2022
Yes this is the barrel you are looking for..(Mrgunsngear build) "Optimum contour" or optimum profile barrel made by FN. Cold hammer Forged double chrome lined built to M249 specs, the 16" version is 1lb 10oz (Copy and paste the part number in your br...
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Helpful Positive Review groups well by David Strickland, Verified Owner, August 19, 2024
This is a great item for any spikes build. Solid grouping strait out of the box. 1:7 ROT this bad boy punches out the same hole over and over. Very light weight. Looks great and cools down quickly. Great for my suppressor. You will not be disappointe...
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Helpful Positive Review Excellent quality, light by Adam, Verified Owner, February 11, 2022
This spikes tactical fn chf barrel with optimal profile is a great quality barrel. It's light weight as well as still super strong and also double chrome lined so you know it will withstand some hard training,target practice, fast shots etc, especial...
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Helpful Positive Review Spikes Tactical 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel with Gas Block by GTUSA, Verified Owner, September 21, 2022
I installed this Spikes barrel (2A8-RTB-CHFMB-SB51606-MLG) on a Spikes upper and lower. It was an easy install, the barrel had a groove cut into it and the gas block aligned perfectly. I used a Spikes Tactical Melonited Gas Tube mid length (2A8-RGT-S...
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Helpful Negative Review for the price no by Ryan Tucker, Verified Owner, March 12, 2024
Not what I was expecting for a barrel over 300 gas block would not go on had to buff barrel and sand to get gas block on. I was doing a spikes tactical build, so I tried to use mostly spikes products everything else is nice except barrel should’ve we...
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Most Recent Reviews Spikes have great qc by Operator 69, March 10, 2024
Have bought multiple spikes barrels have never been disappointed with quality
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Product Info for Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel

Improve the performance of your weapon with one of these high-quality Spikes Tactical Cold Hammer Forged 5.56 Midlength Rifle Barrels. These AR15 Barrels from Spikes Tactical are built incredibly tough and chrome-lined to M249 spec for a service life of over 20,000 rounds. Each of these Spikes Tactical Cold Hammer Forged 5.56x45mm Midlength Rifle Barrels feature a Mil-Spec phosphate coating for enhanced strength and resistance to corrosive elements. Fine-tune your shots down range with this dependable Spikes Tactical CHF 5.56x45mm Midlength Rifle Barrels.image

Specifications for Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel:

Manufacturer: Spikes Tactical
Color: Black
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Gas System Length: Mid Length
Threads per Inch: 1/2x28
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-7
Gun Model: M4
Condition: New
Country of Origin: USA

Features of Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel:

  • Cold Hammer Forged Optimal Profile
  • 20,000+ Round Service Life
  • Chrome Lined to M249 Spec
  • DIN 21CrM0V511
  • M4 Feed Ramped Barrel Extension
  • MilSpec Phosphate Coating

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  • Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel

Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 14.5in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension w/Gas Block, SB51406-MLG , MPN: SB51406-MLG , UPC: 815648020927 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51406-MLG
Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 14.5in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension stripped, SB51406-ML , MPN: SB51406-ML , UPC: 815648020903 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51406-ML
Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 16in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension w/Gas Block, SB51606-MLG , MPN: SB51606-MLG , UPC: 815648021023 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51606-MLG
Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 14.5in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension w/FSP, SB51406-ML9 , MPN: SB51406-ML9 , UPC: 815648020910 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51406-ML9
Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 16in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension w/FSP, SB51606-ML9 , MPN: SB51606-ML9 , UPC: 815648021016 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51606-ML9
Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 16in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension Stripped, SB51606-ML , MPN: SB51606-ML , UPC: 815648021009 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51606-ML

Spikes Tactical AR-15 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Barrel Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

USED Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 14.5in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension stripped, SB51406-ML, EDEMO2, Used, Condition Like New, Inspect and Rebox , MPN: SB51406-ML-EDEMO2 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51406-ML-EDEMO-RE-A
USED Spikes Tactical Barrel 5.56 - 16in Midlength CHF w/M4 Extension w/Gas Block, SB51606-MLG, EDEMO4, Used, Condition Fair , MPN: SB51606-MLG-EDEMO4 , Code: 2A8-ATB-CHFMB-SB51606-MLG-EDEMO4
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