16" .223 Wylde 1:8 Twist M4 416R Stainless Steel Barrel

Build a versatile, duty-ready rifle with the Always Armed 16" .223 Wylde Stainless Steel Barrel. Combining classic military styling with modern match-grade precision, this barrel features an M4 contour profile and a versatile .223 Wylde chamber—allowing you to safely fire both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition while getting maximum precision out of match-grade cartridges.

Machined from high-grade 416R Stainless Steel, this barrel provides superior corrosion resistance, high thermal tolerance, and tight machining tolerances. It comes cut with precision M4 feed ramps to guarantee smooth, reliable feeding from standard AR-15 magazines during continuous operations.

The 1:8 right-hand twist rate offers optimal bullet stabilization across a wide spectrum of grain weights, from 55-grain target loads up to heavy 77-grain match projectiles. Designed around a reliable carbine-length gas system paired with a standard .750" gas platform, it delivers a proven gas drive for seamless cycling. The muzzle end features standard 1/2x28 TPI threads, making it fully compatible with popular 5.56/.223 muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Always Armed
• Caliber: .223 Wylde (Safely fires both 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem)
• Length: 16 Inches
• Material: 416R Stainless Steel
• Profile: M4 Contour
• Feed Ramps: M4
• Twist Rate: 1:8
• Gas System: Carbine-Length
• Gas Block Platform: .750"
• Thread Pitch: 1/2x28 TPI
• Platform: AR-15 Upper Receivers