SOLGW’s Liberty Fighting Barrel… New and Improved?

Published on June 4, 2026
Duration: 8:05

This review examines the Sons of Liberty Gunworks 16" Liberty Fighting Barrel, detailing its construction and performance. The barrel features 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel, 5R rifling, and a DLC coated extension. Testing with various ammunition types revealed mixed results, with the barrel performing moderately with Federal Gold Medal 77gr SMK and poorly with Hornady 73gr ELD Match and PMC X-TEC M855. The reviewer notes some manufacturing artifacts in the chrome lining but finds the barrel extension fit to be firm.

Quick Summary

The Sons of Liberty Gunworks 16" Liberty Fighting Barrel features 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel, 5R rifling, and a DLC coated extension. While its construction is robust, accuracy testing showed mixed results, with moderate performance with 77gr SMK and significantly lower accuracy with 73gr ELD Match and M855 ammunition compared to other SOLGW barrels.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to SOLGW Liberty Fighting Barrel
  2. 00:16Barrel Specifications and Materials
  3. 00:32Weight and Initial Measurements
  4. 00:43Fitment and Gas Block Journal
  5. 00:56Gas Port Diameter and Shooting Experience
  6. 01:05Chamber and Bore Inspection (Borescope)
  7. 01:18Throat Condition Before and After Firing
  8. 01:055R Rifling and Chrome Texture
  9. 01:18Comparison with Mark 1 Barrel Chrome
  10. 01:36Gas Port and Tool Marks
  11. 01:46Crown Inspection
  12. 01:51100 Yard Shooting Test Setup
  13. 01:57Federal Gold Medal 77gr SMK Group 1
  14. 02:13Federal Group Analysis and ASAT Score
  15. 02:30Federal Group Comparison with Mark 1
  16. 02:41Federal Group Ranking vs. Other SOLGW Barrels
  17. 02:52Hornady 73gr ELD Match Test (Group 1)
  18. 03:00Hornady Test Component Swaps
  19. 03:05Hornady Group 1 Ballistics
  20. 03:17Hornady Group 2 Ballistics
  21. 03:24Hornady Group Analysis and ASAT Scores
  22. 03:51Hornady Group Comparison with SPR Barrel
  23. 03:57Hornady Group Ranking vs. Other SOLGW Barrels
  24. 04:05PMC X-TEC 62gr M855 Test
  25. 04:33PMC M855 Ballistics and Group Analysis
  26. 04:58PMC M855 Group Comparison with Mark 1
  27. 05:04Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Sons of Liberty Gunworks 16" Liberty Fighting Barrel?

The SOLGW 16" Liberty Fighting Barrel is made from 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel with a chrome-lined chamber and bore. It features 5R rifling, a .223 Wylde chamber, a 1-7 twist rate, 1/2x28 threads, and a DLC coated barrel extension. It weighs approximately 1.8 pounds.

How did the SOLGW Liberty Fighting Barrel perform in accuracy testing?

Accuracy varied significantly by ammunition. With Federal Gold Medal 77gr SMK, it achieved a 30-shot group of 2.213 MOA. With Hornady 73gr ELD Match, groups were larger, around 3.6-3.7 MOA. Performance with PMC X-TEC M855 was poor, with a 30-shot group of 10.830 MOA.

What were the findings regarding the barrel's construction and quality control?

The barrel extension fit was firm after slight oversizing. A smaller-than-average gas block journal was noted. Borescope inspection revealed some texture in the chrome lining, identified as a common manufacturing artifact, but the throat and bore appeared even.

How does the Liberty Fighting Barrel compare to other Sons of Liberty Gunworks barrels?

In comparative testing, the Liberty Fighting Barrel generally underperformed other SOLGW barrels like the 11.5" Mark 1 and 16" SPR, particularly with match-grade and M855 ammunition, ranking lower in accuracy tests.

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