Proof Research 6mm ARC AR-Type AR-15 Barrel - Rifle Length - Stainless Steel - .750" - 16"

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Overview

The Proof Research 6mm ARC AR-Type AR-15 Barrel is a 16-inch barrel designed for optimal performance with the 6mm ARC cartridge. Featuring a SPR profile and a 1:7.5 twist rate, this barrel ensures stability and accuracy, making it well-suited for precision shooting. The rifle-length gas system promotes smoother cycling, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent operation in your builds. This barrel is commonly found in precision-oriented setups that take advantage of the 6mm ARC's capabilities.

Specifications

MPN128664
Barrel Length16
Twist Rate1:7
Gas System LengthRifle
CoatingStainless
Barrel ProfileSPR
Thread Pitch5/8x24
Caliber6mm ARC

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Build history on GunPartPicker

Builders have added the Proof Research 6mm ARC AR-Type AR-15 Barrel - Rifle Length - Stainless Steel - .750" - 16" to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #159 of the 1,042 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in 6mm ARC, nearly all on rifle-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 3 of the 6 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $649, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $649 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in October.

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Builds in the community that include the Proof Research 6mm Arc Ar-Type Ar-15 Barrel - Rifle Length - Stainless Steel - .750" - 16"

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16" wilson combat clone build
16" wilson combat clone
12$1652.92
Second 5.56 build build
Second 5.56 build
6$3850.88
Wilson combat 16" build build
Wilson combat 16" build
19$1342.98

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