The Ballistic Advantage 5.56 16-Inch Cold Hammer Forged Hanson Mid-Length Barrel (brand part no. BABL556H13F) is a Cold Hammer Forged barrel from Ballistic Advantage chambered in 5.56 NATO, machined to a 16-inch length. It’s built from CrMoV steel with a manganese phosphate finish, giving it the corrosion resistance and durability to handle sustained range use. It ships as a bare barrel, so plan on pairing it with your own barrel nut, gas system, and handguard.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO.
• Barrel length is 16 inches.
• Machined from CrMoV steel for strength and heat tolerance.
• Finished with a manganese phosphate finish for corrosion resistance.
• Part of Ballistic Advantage’s Cold Hammer Forged line.
• Bore is chrome lined for extended barrel life.
• Feed ramp extension is included for reliable feeding.
• High-pressure (HP) and magnetic particle inspection (MPI) tested as part of a limited cold hammer forged production run.
• Rifling twist rate is 1-in-7 inches, suited to stabilize a wide range of common 5.56 bullet weights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included with this barrel? It ships as a bare barrel only; barrel nut, gas system, and handguard are sold separately.

Does this barrel meet the federal rifle minimum? Yes, at 16 inches it clears the 16-inch federal minimum for a rifle-configured AR-15, so it carries no special assembly restrictions.

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