Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" 223 Wylde Tactical Government Contour 1:8 Stainless AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 1/2x28
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Overview
The Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" .223 Wylde Tactical Government Contour AR-15 barrel is designed to provide versatility and precision for your builds. With a mid-length gas system and a twist rate of 1:8, this barrel effectively stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, making it ideal for both target shooting and hunting. Its .750 gas block diameter ensures reliable gas flow, contributing to smoother cycling and reduced recoil. This barrel is commonly found in builds that prioritize a mid-length gas system and are configured for .223 Wylde caliber, allowing for the use of both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO cartridges.
Specifications
Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" 223 Wylde Tactical Government Contour 1:8 Stainless AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 1/2x28
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" 223 Wylde Tactical Government Contour 1:8 Stainless AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 1/2x28 ranked #26 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 #17 of the 764 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in .223 Wylde, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 8 of the 10 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $146.39 to $157.99 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $146.39 at GritR Sports, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 3 →Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" 223 Wylde Tactical Government Contour 1:8 Stainless Ar-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 1/2x28
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 15 | $1262.78 |
 | 6 | $1118.74 |
 | 12 | $1219.23 |
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