Wilson Combat 16” 1/7 5.56 NATO Match Grade Barrel, Tactical LW - TR-556LW16

Nearly two decades of building the finest custom tactical AR-15 rifles have given Wilson Combat the insight to develop a comprehensive line of stainless steel, match grade barrels that offer superior accuracy, reliability and longevity for your next custom AR rifle project.All Wilson Combat Match Grade AR-15 barrels are precisely crafted of the finest American-made 416R rifle rated steel on computer controlled equipment to our exacting list of technical specifications. These proven barrels feature a hand-polished bore and feedramps and then complete a rigorous final inspection process that ensures your new barrel will meet your most demanding expectations. All barrels feature crisp CNC markings, precision muzzle crown and a chamber and gas port optimized for reliability. 5.56 NATO5.56 NATO was developed in the United States and initially chambered in the M16 rifle. It is the standard cartridge for NATO forces as well as many non-NATO countries. It is derived from, but not identical to, the .223 Remington cartridge. We use a NATO, mil-spec chamber in our barrels that is reliable and safe to fire both 5.56 and .223 Remington rounds. This common and easy-to shoot cartridge is ideal for defense, training and small-medium game hunting.When light weight, fast-handling and Wilson reliability is what you demand in your next carbine, you need our Tactical Lightweight barrel The lightweight barrel taper shaves almost six ounces off our Recon model and converts your AR into an easy to carry rifle for long days in the field without any loss in practical accuracy.  The Tactical Lightweight is an ideal choice for hunting rifles or a gun for a smaller statured shooter.