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Reviewed on February 19, 2026Verified with Build
punching sub moa groups with match ammo. cant beat it for the price
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Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 11.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't
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Ballistic Advantage
Overview
The Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 11.5 Carbine Barrel features a Government profile, optimized for maneuverability and performance in compact builds. This barrel has a length of 11.5 inches and is chambered for 5.56 NATO, making it suitable for a range of ammunition types. With a carbine-length gas system and a twist rate of 1:7, it stabilizes a variety of bullet weights effectively, ensuring reliable cycling and accuracy. This barrel is often found in builds that prioritize a compact design while maintaining versatility for various shooting applications.
Specifications
MPNBABL556023M
CoatingNitride
Gas System LengthCarbine
Gas Block Diameter.750
FinishNitride
Barrel ProfileGovernment
Thread Pitch1/2x28
Barrel Length11.5
Caliber5.56 NATO
Twist Rate1:7
Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 11.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Modern Series 11.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't ranked #51 of the 298 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #23 of the 811 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on carbine-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
It was in stock most days in August 2026, and today 4 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price drifted down from $147.25 to $103.08 over August 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $117.99 at Ammunition Depot, above August's low of $103.08, so a better deal may come back.
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Frequently Built With
The part most often added in each category by the 29 builds that include this one
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Lower Receiver$155 · out of stockin 4 builds
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Handguard$516in 3 builds
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Charging Handle$119in 4 builds
B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip - Coyote Brown
Pistol Grip$19in 4 builds
Aero Precision AR-15 5.56 BCG W/C158 Bolt - Aero Logo - Phosphate
Bolt Carrier Group$149 · out of stockin 2 builds
Builds Featuring This Part
See all 5 →Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Ar-15 Modern Series 11.5 Carbine Barrel Gov't
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 27 | $5020.83 |
 | 10 | $1286.72 |
 | 21 | $2289.82 |
 | 14 | $714.88 |
 | 11 | $940.44 |
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