Alpha Shooting Sports 16in 5.56x45mm NATO Carbine Hybrid Threaded Barrel
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- Alpha Shooting Sports 16in 5.56x45mm NATO Carbine Hybrid Threaded Barrel
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Barrel Length: 16 in
- Barrel Profile: Contour (Hybrid Carbine Contour)
- Gas System Length: Carbine Length
- Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 in
- Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8
- Threads Per Inch: 1/2x28
- Flutes: No
- Finish: Nitride
- Fabric/Material: 4150 CMV Steel
- Weight: 1 lb
- Gun Make: AR Platform
- Gun Model: AR-15
- Compatibility: 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition
- Features: Nitride treated barrel and barrel extension for corrosion resistance, dimpled for low pro gas blocks, precision button rifled, extended M4 feed ramps
- Package Contents: Alpha Shooting Sports 16in 5.56x45mm NATO Carbine Hybrid Threaded Barrel
- Compatibility note: AR-15 platform
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- Alpha Shooting Sports
- Category:
- barrel
- Caliber:
- 5.56x45mm NATO
- Platforms:
- AR-15
- Weight:
- 16 oz (1.00 lbs)
- Length:
- 16.0"
- Estimated velocity:
- 2,650-3,025 fps
- UPC:
- 850016340108
- MPN:
- ALP16556CAR8HYBNIT
- Required Component:
- Yes
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