The NEMO Battle-Light 6mm ARC rifle (brand part no. BL-6ARC-18SS) is a small-frame billet AR built around a cartridge designed for the AR-15 platform. An 18-inch NEMO 416R stainless steel barrel with a 1:7.5 twist gives the 6mm ARC its long-range reach, and the finished rifle weighs 7.6 pounds. Matched billet upper and lower receivers are made in-house by NEMO from 7075-T6 aluminum with fully ambidextrous controls. It is a lightweight rifle for precision work, hunting and competition, and it ships in Mil Spec Green.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6mm ARC, a cartridge designed for AR-15 platforms that delivers long-range performance without the weight of an AR-10.
• The barrel is an 18-inch NEMO 416R stainless steel barrel, rifle-cut for accuracy and corrosion resistance.
• The twist rate is 1:7.5, a rate suited to the heavier bullets that this cartridge is known for.
• Capacity is a 10-round magazine, supplied with the rifle.
• The color is Mil Spec Green H-264, NEMO’s default finish for this rifle.
• The weight is 7.6 pounds with an overall length of 34.5 inches, light for a rifle in this class.
• The receivers are matched billet 7075-T6 aluminum with a fully ambidextrous safety, magazine release and bolt release.
• The muzzle device is a NEMO DC-1 titanium dual chamber muzzle device, which helps tame recoil.
• The handguard is a 15-inch M-LOK aluminum rail with a slim design and steel QD rotation-limited mounts for accessories.
• The trigger is a TriggerTech flat adaptable trigger, a crisp trigger that suits precision work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the barrel on the Battle-Light 6mm ARC made of? It has an 18-inch NEMO 416R stainless steel barrel with a 1:7.5 twist and a rifle-cut finish.

Does it come with an optic? No. The rifle is ready for the optic of your choice, and none is included. NEMO ships it with a Savior double rifle range bag and an owner’s manual.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? NEMO supplies a 10-round magazine with the rifle.

Buy the NEMO Battle-Light Rifle, 6mm ARC, 18-Inch Stainless Barrel

The Battle-Light proves a small-frame AR can carry a serious long-range cartridge without carrying the weight of a big-frame rifle. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more AR rifles in our catalog.