Centurion Arms CHF Barrel – Real Results, No Fluff

Published on April 9, 2025
Duration: 13:09

This video provides an in-depth review of the Centurion Arms 14.7-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined AR-15 barrel. It details the barrel's specifications, includes a borescope inspection of the chamber, throat, and crown, and presents comprehensive range testing results with three different ammunition types. The review highlights accuracy data, velocity readings, and offers a comparative analysis against other barrels tested.

Quick Summary

The Centurion Arms 14.7-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined AR-15 barrel features a 1:7 twist rate and 5.56 NATO chamber. Accuracy tests showed group sizes ranging from 2.939 MOA to 3.964 MOA depending on ammunition, with its best performance using IMI 77gr Razor Core.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor
  2. 00:19Sponsor: Jackwolf Knives
  3. 00:51Barrel Specs & Acquisition
  4. 01:16External Barrel Features
  5. 01:40Barrel Profile & Weight
  6. 01:52Bench Measurements
  7. 02:03Gauge Testing (Throat Erosion, Chamber, Headspace)
  8. 03:01Borescope Inspection: Chamber
  9. 03:44Borescope Inspection: Throat & Rifling
  10. 04:04Throat Comparison: Noveske & Hodge
  11. 04:44Borescope Inspection: Gas Port & Beyond
  12. 05:01Borescope Inspection: Crown
  13. 05:30Shooting Setup & Range Protocol
  14. 06:38Accuracy Test: PMC XTAC M855
  15. 09:00Accuracy Test: AAC 75gr BTHP Match
  16. 10:25Accuracy Test: IMI 77gr Razor Core
  17. 11:4277gr Match King Leaderboard Comparison
  18. 12:01IMI Razor Core Leaderboard Comparison
  19. 12:23Overall Results & Conclusion
  20. 12:48Future Content & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Centurion Arms 14.7-inch barrel?

The Centurion Arms 14.7-inch barrel is cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, features a 5.56 NATO chamber, a 1:7 twist rate, and a government-style profile. It has a 0.750-inch gas block journal and 1/2x28 muzzle threads.

How did the Centurion Arms barrel perform in accuracy testing?

Accuracy varied by ammunition. With PMC M855, it shot 3.964 MOA. With AAC 75gr BTHP, it was 2.996 MOA. Its best performance was with IMI 77gr Razor Core at 2.939 MOA.

What were the findings from the borescope inspection of the Centurion Arms barrel?

The borescope revealed inconsistent rifling start points and jagged edges on the lands in the throat, similar to some other barrels but less clean than others. The crown cut also showed some roughness.

What is the AZED score and how did the Centurion Arms barrel perform?

The AZED score estimates the maximum distance a group would fit within a USPSA zone. The Centurion Arms barrel achieved AZED scores of 146 yards (PMC M855), 162 yards (AAC 75gr), and 202 yards (IMI 77gr).

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