Rosco Manufacturing Purebred .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel Government Mid-Length - 16"

The Purebred barrel series is the result of everything that Rosco Manufacturing has learned about producing barrels. Designed and built from scratch, each Purebred barrel starts as a blank made in-house from 416R stainless steel, before going through their entire manufacturing process. From stepped crown to barrel extension, the Purebred-series is meticulously cut and finished to offer out-of-the-box results that any shooter can appreciate.

Features:

• 16" Government contour
• Mid-length gas system
• 1/2x28 threading with stepped crown
• 1:8 twist flexible round selection
• 416R Stainless steel
• 80-grit bead blasted finish
• Slick Nickel Boron barrel extension
• Compatible with standard .750" gas blocks
• .223 Wylde chamber for 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem

High quality 416R stainless steel barrel blanks are produced in house and are the starting point for every Purebred AR-15 barrel. Each barrel is meticulously turned and polished, before being mated to their house-built barrel extensions, ensuring they have full control over the entire manufacturing in order to make sure each barrel meets their stringent quality standards. Whether you're building a precision RECCE or simply want an especially handy and maneuverable carbine without losing out on accuracy, the consistent performance of a Purebred barrel is just what you're looking for. For even better results, match it with a Purebred-series upper receiver!

This 16" barrel is machined to a balanced Government contour, offering a solid balance between rigidity and weight. The .223 Wylde chamber offers enhanced performance for 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition, with a 1:8 twist rate that allows for a excellent stabilization of the majority of popular rounds.

Rosco Manufacturing got their start producing high quality, hard-use precision rifle barrels. They have since expanded, offering their own line of serious use parts and accessories so you can assemble a rifle that doesn't just shoot good and look good, but will handle hard use as well. To top it off, they're production facility is in Central Falls, Rhode Island so you know that every component is 100% made in America, by Americans.