BC-15 | .223 Wylde | 18" 416R SS Heavy Barrel | 1:8 Twist | Mid-Length Gas System
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Product Description: This Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 18" heavy contour, stainless .223 Wylde barrel has a mid length gas system with a 1:8 twist rate. Our .223 Wylde stainless rifle barrels are made from the finest 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium and precisely rifled for high accuracy at a great price. Use a Bear Creek Arsenal ar barrel in your next AR15 build and experience superior performance backed by a lifetime warranty!
All finished barrels go through a 100% inspection process. Inspections Equipment includes CMMs and Air Gauges for the bores as well as visual and machine inspection.
We recommend Point Boat Tail 75 gr or Nosler Match Grade 69 gr ammo.
Notes:
- Does not include gas block or gas tube.
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- Bear Creek Arsenal
- Category:
- Barrel
- Weight:
- 48 oz (3.00 lbs)
- Length:
- 18.0"
- MPN:
- 1344-B223WMHB1818(SS)
- Required Component:
- Yes
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