16" .223 Wylde 1:8 Twist Black Nitride Carbine Straight Fluted Barrel
Lightweight fluted .223 Wylde barrel built for versatile, hard-use AR-15 carbines
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16″ .223 Wylde 1:8 Twist Black Nitride Carbine Straight Fluted Barrel
The 16″ .223 Wylde 1:8 Twist Black Nitride Carbine Straight Fluted Barrel is built for AR-15 shooters who want a lighter-profile barrel without giving up durability or practical accuracy. Its .223 Wylde chamber allows the use of both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, while the 1:8 twist offers broad bullet-weight versatility for range, defensive, and general-purpose builds. The straight fluted profile helps trim weight and improve handling, and the black nitride finish adds corrosion resistance, reduced friction, and easier cleanup for long-term use.
Features
- Straight fluted profile for reduced weight and improved balance
- .223 Wylde chamber for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO compatibility
- 1:8 twist for versatile bullet stabilization
- Black nitride finish for corrosion resistance and easier maintenance
- Carbine gas system for compact AR-15 setups
- American made
- Manufactured under ISO-9001 or better quality standards
- 16-inch-and-longer barrels backed by a 1 MOA guarantee with properly weighted match-grade factory ammo from a rest
Specifications
- Barrel Length: 16 in.
- Gas System: Carbine
- Gas Block Journal: .750 in.
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Platform: AR-15
- Weight: 34.4 oz
- Finish: Black Nitride / Melonite
| Weight | 34.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 3 × 3 in |
| Finish | Nitride / Melonite |
| Barrel Profile | Straight Fluted |
| Cartridge Compatibility | .223 Wylde |
| Gas Block Journal | 0.75 |
| Barrel Length | 16 |
| Gas System Length | Carbine |
| Platform | AR-15 |
| Twist Rate | 1:8 |
| Muzzle Thread Pattern | 1/2×28 |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.