BCM 16 inch 5.56 mid length government profile barrel has the chamber polished smooth. Headspace was correct out of the box. 1:7 twist handles full range of 5.56 loads. Government contour is the right balance of weight and barrel life.






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Bravo Company
Overview
The Bravo Company Manufacturing 16" 5.56 NATO barrel features a Government profile and is designed for a mid-length gas system, providing a balanced performance suitable for both accuracy and reliability. With a 1:7 twist rate, this barrel stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, making it versatile for various ammunition choices. This barrel is commonly used in builds that prioritize a mid-length gas system and 5.56 NATO caliber, catering to both tactical and competitive shooting applications.
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Upper Receiver
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Bolt Carrier Group
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Foregrip
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Charging Handle
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HandguardAggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly w/ Laser T-Markings, Hard Coated Anodized - 4-UR-M4 | Upper Receiver | 5 |
| Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black | Bolt Carrier Group | 5 |
| Aero Precision Stripped M4e1 Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Special Edition - Freedom | 3 | |
| Samson Manufacturing M-LOK Vertical Grip - Long Standard - FDE | Foregrip | 2 |
| Yankee Hill Machine Ar-15 Charging Handle | Charging Handle | 2 |
| Bravo Company Mfg M-LOK 15" Modular Rail, Black - MCMR15556BLK | Handguard | 2 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 92.3% |
| AR-10 | 7.7% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 100% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mid-Length | 100% |
Builds in the community that include the Bravo Company Manufacturing 16" 5.56 Nato 1:7 Mid-Length Govt. Profile Ar-15 Barrel
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 27 | $2150.52 |
![]() | 9 | $1076.95 |
![]() | 17 | $1237.90 |
![]() | 20 | $1565.41 |
![]() | 11 | $1404.14 |
![]() | 19 | $1347.18 |
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BCM 16 inch 5.56 mid length government profile barrel has the chamber polished smooth. Headspace was correct out of the box. 1:7 twist handles full range of 5.56 loads. Government contour is the right balance of weight and barrel life.