Great Lakes .223 Wylde 16" - AR-15 Rifle

The Great Lakes .223 Wylde 16" delivers everything an AR-15 should — dependable .223 Wylde function, quality construction, and straightforward ergonomics — without asking you to pay for features you don't need.

The Great Lakes .223 Wylde 16" is a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle chambered in .223 Wylde, built around direct impingement operation for reliable cycling on the AR-15 platform.

Proven Gas System: Running a direct impingement system that has proven itself across millions of rounds in the field, this .223 Wylde platform brings that reliability record to every range session and defensive use case.

Well-Balanced Profile: The 16" barrel and free-float handguard combination keep this rifle handy without sacrificing the sight radius and velocity that make the .223 Wylde cartridge effective.

AR-15 Ecosystem Access: Standard AR-15 compatibility means accessories, replacement parts, and upgrade components are universally available — this rifle will never be an orphan platform.

Low-Maintenance Reliability: A quality finish and properly spec'd components reduce maintenance requirements without cutting corners on durability — more time shooting, less time cleaning.

• Caliber: .223 Wylde
• Barrel Length: 16"
• Gas System: Direct Impingement
• Handguard: Free-Float
• Muzzle Threading: 1/2x28
• Magazine Capacity: 30 Round
• Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized
• Origin: Made in the USA

Works with standard AR-15 lower receivers and accepts STANAG .223 Wylde magazines. Designed for mil-spec carbine buffer systems and compatible with the full ecosystem of AR-15 parts and accessories.

Receivers are machined from 7075 aluminum and finished with Type III Hardcoat Anodized, providing lasting corrosion and wear resistance under regular use and varied environmental conditions.

Practical for home defense, recreational range use, and entry-level competition. Suits both first-time AR-15 buyers and experienced shooters looking for a dependable utility rifle.

Great Lakes Firearms builds American-made AR-15 rifles focused on straightforward reliability, giving shooters a dependable platform backed by domestic manufacturing.