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
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October 2026 on GunPartPicker
Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" 223 Wylde Tactical Government Contour 1:8 Stainless AR-15 Barrel - Mid-Length - 1/2x28 ranked #27 of the 329 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #17 of the 940 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 time we checked in October 2026, and today 8 of the 10 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $146.05 at B Kings Firearms for a stretch in October 2026, well under its usual $194.75, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $146.05 at B Kings Firearms, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →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 | $1356.64 |
 | 6 | $1173.17 |
 | 12 | $1232.32 |
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