Details
Details
The Bear Creek Arsenal 16" 5.56 NATO Mid-Length AR-15 Barrel is a durable, M4-profile barrel crafted from 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel for long-lasting use. The mid-length gas system reduces recoil for better control, and M4 feed ramps ensure reliable feeding.
Features:
- 16" barrel, M4 profile
- Chambered in 5.56 NATO
- 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel
- Parkerized finish
- Mid-length gas system
- M4 feed ramps
- Threaded 1/2x28
- 1:7 twist
The mid-length gas system reduces recoil for better control compared to a carbine-length setup at this barrel length, and the parkerized finish enhances durability and corrosion resistance for a barrel built to last.
Bear Creek Arsenal manufactures AR-platform components and complete rifles in the USA, focused on delivering functional, dependable parts at an accessible price point for builders and shooters alike.
Specifications
California Prop 65 warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.Ratings & Reviews
6 reviews
Adequate, and accurate.
by Thomas -
Mine arrived really dry and needed a decent amount of oil, also had a few blemishes. other than that I was getting ~1" groups at 50 yards with a cheap red dot. A perfectly fine budget barrel if you can catch it on sale.
AR Parts
by Thomas -
Just received may parts they appear to be in good order as always. Have not installed yet.
Good barrel/Great price
by Richard Taylor -
Good alternative for cheap build. Looks good and nice contour. Pictures do not reflect the actual barrel. The barrels shipped did NOT have gas block dimples. Instead, there is a squared-off cut-out. Not sure how that matches up with traditional gas blocks yet.
Pleasantly Surprised
by Ed
I recently had just about everything I needed to build another AR in my spare parts bin but no barrel.
I have plenty of other ARs and did not have a need to make this one a "Tier 1" build so I looked for a cheap barrel.
This barrel was cheap and I put together the build. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the gun shot. At 100 yds it had groups about the same as most of my other 16 inch ARs.
Not a precision sub MOA barrel but just about the same as my other ARs with barrels costing five or six times as much.
Not disappointed at all.
Great product great price
by Dee Daily -
Great product great price fast delivery easy install works great
Nice barrel for the price.
by Kenneth B. -
This is a good looking barrel and made even better with a lower price tag. I like the finish and it shoots very good. I will be buying more.