The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 rifle in .223 Wylde (brand part no. GL15223SSA-BLK) is a 16-inch semi-automatic rifle built in Michigan on a 7075 aluminum frame. The heavy barrel is 416R stainless steel with a 1:8 twist and 1/2×28 threads, and a muzzle brake is included. A 15.25-inch aluminum free-float handguard with a full Picatinny rail gives room for optics and accessories, and the rifle ships with one 30-round magazine and no sights. It is a straightforward, accurate AR-15 for the range, with a chambering that handles both common 5.56 and .223 loads.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Wylde, a chamber that handles both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.
• The barrel is 16 inches long with a heavy (HBAR) profile.
• The barrel is 416R stainless steel, which resists corrosion.
• The twist rate is 1:8, a fast twist that stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and a muzzle brake is included.
• The capacity is 30 rounds, with one 30-round magazine included.
• The action is semi-automatic, firing one round per trigger pull.
• The receiver is 7075 aluminum with M4 feed ramps.
• The handguard is a 15.25-inch 6061 aluminum free-float design with a full Picatinny rail.
• The gas system is a 0.750 gas block with a carbine-length gas tube, and the finish is Cerakote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition can it shoot? The .223 Wylde chamber is designed to handle both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO loads.

What comes with the rifle? One 30-round magazine and an included muzzle brake; the rifle has no sights, so you will want an optic or iron sights.

What are the barrel length, twist and thread? The barrel is 16 inches of 416R stainless steel with a 1:8 twist and a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle.

Buy the Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde, 16-Inch Stainless Barrel

A stainless heavy barrel and a Wylde chamber make a flexible, durable base for an AR-15 that sees regular use. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto rifles while you are here.