Rosco Purebred 16in .223 Wylde Government Profile Stainless Barrel Mid-Length Gas
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Rosco Manufacturing Purebred 16" .223 Wylde Government Profile Stainless Barrel (Mid-Length Gas)
The Rosco Manufacturing Purebred 16" .223 Wylde barrel is built from 416R stainless steel with an 80-grit bead-blasted surface for match-grade strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance.
Key features
- 416R Stainless Steel Construction: Match-grade strength and thermal stability for repeatable accuracy.
- .223 Wylde Chamber: Optimized for .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO.
- Government Profile + Mid-Length Gas System: Balanced weight and rigidity; enhances cycling reliability, including suppressed use.
- 80 Grit Bead-Blasted Finish + Nickel Boron Barrel Extension: Non-reflective surface with improved feeding reliability and fouling resistance.
- 1:8 Twist Rate + Step Crown: Stabilizes a wide range of projectile weights and promotes consistent bullet exit.
- 1/2 x 28 TPI Muzzle Threads: Accepts a wide variety of muzzle devices and suppressors.
Specs
- Brand: Rosco Manufacturing
- MPN: PB-16-GVT-223W-8-M
- UPC: 181969500234
- Chamber: .223 Wylde
- Barrel Length: 16 inches
- Material: 416R Stainless Steel
- Profile: Government
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Gas System Length: Mid-Length
- Gas Block Journal: .750 inches
- Muzzle Threads: 1/2 x 28 TPI
- Crown: Step Crown
- Finish: 80 Grit Bead Blasted
- Barrel Extension Finish: Nickel Boron
- Weight: 27.82 oz
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- Rosco Manufacturing
- Category:
- barrel
- Caliber:
- .223 Remington
- Platforms:
- AR-15
- Interfaces:
- Muzzle thread: 1/2-28
- Weight:
- 27.82 oz (1.74 lbs)
- Length:
- 16.0"
- Estimated velocity:
- 2,710-3,085 fps
- UPC:
- 8258467299450
- MPN:
- PB-16-GVT-223W-8-M
- Required Component:
- Yes
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