Any info on this FN barrel?

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nvcdl Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 4144 EE 100% (9) VA, USA	Posted: 3/9/2024 3:04:30 PM EDT Was tempted by this - seems odd that it is marked .223 rather than 223 Wylde. 223 FN Barrel

BobinNC Member Joined Sep 2012 Posts 779 EE 100% (10) NC, USA	Posted: 3/9/2024 3:32:01 PM EDT [#1] Not specifically on the barrel. But I would surmise those barrels are from these discontinued FN 15 Sporting Models. Again note chambered in .223 Remington. FN 15® Sporting

nvcdl Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 4145 EE 100% (9) VA, USA	Posted: 3/9/2024 3:36:52 PM EDT [#2] Quote History Originally Posted By BobinNC: Not specifically on the barrel. But I would surmise those barrels are from these discontinued FN 15 Sporting Models. Again note chambered in .223 Remington. FN 15® Sporting View Quote Seems like at least "some" of these FN sporting rifles are marked as "223 Wylde" on the barrel markings.

Stowe Member Joined Sep 2014 Posts 2679 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 3/9/2024 3:52:18 PM EDT [#3] That's a great deal, but if it's actually a std .223, I'm out. I like having the option of shooting either/or. Still a great find for someone who's content with running .223 though.

jhc Joined Mar 2001 Posts 4883 EE 100% (209) USA	Posted: 3/9/2024 10:16:32 PM EDT [#4] I ordered one. When it arrives I will let you guys know how it is marked.

TGWLDR GUN WHORE Joined Dec 2014 Posts 49178 EE 100% (446) IA, USA	Posted: 3/10/2024 12:14:57 AM EDT [#5] Attached File
	Can't never could 'til try came along. "All welchers should be removed from the EE".-Aimless

JoshNC Joined Aug 2003 Posts 6656 EE 100% (30) MP, USA	Posted: 3/10/2024 11:31:54 AM EDT [#6] So is it a CHF nitrided barrel? Or is it CHF and parkerized without any bite/chamber treatment?

jhc Joined Mar 2001 Posts 4884 EE 100% (209) USA	Posted: 3/10/2024 12:23:11 PM EDT [#7] It says chrome lined in the video.

TGWLDR GUN WHORE Joined Dec 2014 Posts 49182 EE 100% (446) IA, USA	Posted: 3/10/2024 12:28:23 PM EDT [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By JoshNC: So is it a CHF nitrided barrel? Or is it CHF and parkerized without any bite/chamber treatment? View Quote The barrel in the vid is parked.
	Can't never could 'til try came along. "All welchers should be removed from the EE".-Aimless

SFguy Zulu 2 Joined Oct 2002 Posts 939 EE 100% (58) UT, USA	Posted: 3/11/2024 8:34:04 PM EDT [Last Edit: SFguy] [#9] Attached File My FN15 Sporting barrel rollmark:
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