The Great Lakes AR-15 .223 Wylde Black rifle pairs a .223 Wylde chamber with a 16-inch heavy barrel and a six-degree-forward muzzle brake (brand part no. GL15223SS BLK). Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition builds it in Michigan with a 7075 aluminum upper and lower and a 15.25-inch full-Picatinny aluminum handguard. The barrel is 416R stainless steel. The Black color distinguishes it from the many other GLFA AR-15 builds, and the maker finishes its rifles in Cerakote. With a 30-round magazine included and no iron sights fitted, it is ready for a red dot or optic of your choice for range days, training and general-purpose use from Great Lakes.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Wylde, which the maker says shoots both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.
• The barrel is 16 inches and heavy profile (HBAR), in 416R stainless steel, a length that balances handling and velocity.
• The twist rate is 1:8, which stabilizes a wide range of .223 and 5.56 bullet weights.
• A muzzle brake is included, set six degrees forward and wrench tightened without Loctite on 1/2×28 threads.
• Capacity is 30 rounds, with one magazine included.
• The handguard is a 15.25-inch aluminum 6061 model with a full Picatinny rail for mounting accessories.
• The frame and upper are 7075 aluminum, a strong, lightweight alloy common in quality receivers.
• The trigger is a mil-spec unit with a 5.5 to 6 pound pull.
• Overall length is 33.25 inches and weight is 6.8 pounds.
• The color is Black in the maker’s Cerakote finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include sights and a magazine? It ships with one 30-round magazine and no sights, so you can add the optic or iron sights you prefer.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes. A muzzle brake is included, set six degrees forward and wrench tightened without Loctite.

What ammunition can I shoot in it? The chamber is .223 Wylde, which the maker says shoots both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Buy the Great Lakes AR-15 .223 Wylde Black Rifle with Muzzle Brake, 16-Inch Stainless Heavy Barrel, 30-Round

Great Lakes builds each .223 Wylde configuration to order, and this Black version is easy to pick out from the line. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more AR rifles while you are here.