BC-15 | 5.56 NATO | 16" Parkerized Heavy Barrel | 1:7 Twist | Carbine Length Gas System
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Description: This Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 16" heavy parkerized 5.56 NATO barrel has a carbine length gas system with a 1:7 twist. Our AR-15 parkerized 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 AR15 next build and experience superior performance back 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.
Compatibility: We recommend Point Boat Tail 75 gr. or Nosler Match Grade 69 gr ammo.
Note: Does not include gas block or gas tube.
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- Bear Creek Arsenal
- Category:
- barrel
- Caliber:
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- Platforms:
- AR-15
- Weight:
- 40 oz (2.50 lbs)
- Length:
- 16.0"
- Estimated velocity:
- 2,650-3,025 fps
- UPC:
- 1316-B556CHB1617(P)
- MPN:
- 1316-B556CHB1617(P)
- Required Component:
- Yes
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