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Ballistic Advantage 16″ 5.56 Modern Series Barrel

SKUAR15PD-BA-BBL16-010
$159.99
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Ballistic Advantage Modern Series 16″ barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO. Government profile with a mid-length gas system for balanced recoil and reliable cycling. Made from 4150 chrome-moly vanadium steel with a QPQ nitride finish inside and out for superior corrosion and wear resistance. 1:7 twist rate stabilizes everything from 55gr to 77gr projectiles. .750″ gas block journal diameter. M4 barrel extension with feed ramps. HPT and MPI tested. This barrel is a staple of budget-to-mid-range AR-15 builds.

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  • Ballistic Advantage 16″ 5.56 Modern Series Barrel
Sources & methodology. Editorial review and rating by Corbin Vance based on hands-on testing notes and published vendor specifications. Pricing verified at time of publication.
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