16″ Mid-Length 223 Wylde Match-Grade Diamond-Fluted Stainless AR-15 Barrel — 1:8 Twist
Build your custom AR-15 around a precision match-grade 16″ mid-length barrel engineered for accuracy, reliable gas timing, and long service life. This 416R stainless steel barrel features diamond flutes for reduced weight and faster cooldown while keeping stiffness and harmonic stability for tighter groups.
- Caliber / Chamber: 223 Wylde (safe for .223 Rem & 5.56 NATO)
- Twist Rate: 1:8 — stabilizes a wide range of varmint and precision bullets
- Profile: Match-grade 16″ mid-length barrel
- Material: 416R stainless steel — corrosion resistant and reliable
- Fluting: Diamond fluted for lighter weight and better cooling
- Threads: 1/2-28 — standard for .223/5.56 muzzle devices
- Gas System: Mid-length gas for smoother recoil impulse and reduced gas port stress
- Feed Ramps: M4 feed ramps for reliable feeding in M16/AR15 platforms
- Fitment: M16 / AR-15 upper receiver compatible
Why choose this barrel?
This barrel strikes a great balance for precision builds and lightweight handling. The mid-length gas system improves dwell time and softens gas impulse compared with carbine systems, making it an excellent choice for shooters seeking better recoil characteristics and improved accuracy from a 16″ configuration. Diamond fluting reduces mass and increases surface area for faster heat dissipation while maintaining a rigid, match-grade platform.
Order this barrel alone to assemble your custom upper or pair it with our installation and assembly services. For an out-of-the-box ready upper, consider adding a matched upper parts kit and bolt carrier group at checkout — we can assemble and test your build. Browse barrels • Contact us for custom builds.
Specifications
| Caliber / Chamber | 223 Wylde (.223 Rem & 5.56 NATO compatible) |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length | 16″ |
| Material | 416R Stainless Steel |
| Profile | Match-grade mid-length |
| Fluting | Diamond fluted |
| Twist Rate | 1:8 |
| Threads | 1/2-28 |
| Gas System | Mid-length |
| Feed Ramps | M4 |
| Compatibility | M16 / AR-15 upper receivers |
Notes
- This is a barrel only. Upper assembly, installation, and headspacing are available as add-on services—contact us or add the upper parts kit/BCG from our Upper Parts collection.
sound of freedom – This was a great set up. I loved being able to customize the set up. Only issue I had was my own fault as a newb to building these. I used a heavy barrel in a slim hand guard. It makes adding attachments tough with clearances. Hoping someday to also get an AR10 from here.