Ballistic Advantage Modern Series Pencil 5.56 NATO AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 16"
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Overview
The Ballistic Advantage Modern Series Pencil 5.56 NATO AR-15 Barrel is a lightweight option designed for builders looking to optimize their rifle’s agility without sacrificing performance. With a 16-inch length and a mid-length gas system, this barrel provides a smoother recoil impulse, making it ideal for fast follow-up shots. The 1:7 twist rate accommodates a variety of bullet weights, ensuring versatility for different shooting applications. This barrel is commonly found in builds that prioritize a balance of weight and shootability, particularly those chambered in 5.56 NATO.
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Ballistic Advantage Modern Series Pencil 5.56 NATO AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 16"
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August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Ballistic Advantage Modern Series Pencil 5.56 NATO AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 16" ranked #97 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 #66 of the 814 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
It was hard to find in August 2026, in stock on only 15 of the 26 days we checked, and today 3 of the 4 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price drifted down from $171 to $161.50 over August 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $161.50 at AT3 Tactical, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 4 →Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Modern Series Pencil 5.56 Nato Ar-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 16"
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 27 | $985.56 |
 | 27 | $2093.92 |
 | 12 | $970.61 |
 | 19 | $1124.65 |
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