The LMT MWS Lightweight 7.62×51 NATO 16” Carbine-Length Barrel in Black (LMT part no. R-LM308B116) gives shooters a rifle-legal 16-inch .308 barrel with a trimmed-down profile for a lighter, faster-handling MWS build. The reduced weight profile is a popular option for hunters and precision shooters who carry their rifle over long distances and want to shed ounces without sacrificing the 16-inch length. The 1-in-10 twist stabilizes standard 7.62×51/.308 Winchester bullet weights for reliable accuracy. LMT builds this barrel to the same fit and finish as its complete MWS rifles.

Key Specifications

• Measures 16 inches long with a lightweight profile to reduce overall rifle weight.
• Chambered in 7.62×51 NATO, compatible with standard .308 Winchester ammunition.
• Rifled with a 1-in-10 twist, suited to standard-weight 7.62×51 bullets.
• Built for the LMT MWS upper receiver platform, and finished in black.
• Paired with a carbine-length gas system for reliable 7.62×51 cycling.
• Compatible with LMT’s MWS upper receiver platform.
• Uses a standard barrel extension compatible with mil-spec 7.62×51 bolt carrier groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who benefits most from a lightweight barrel profile? Hunters and shooters who carry their rifle long distances benefit most, since the thinner contour sheds weight versus a standard or heavy profile.

Does this barrel mate to LMT’s own uppers? Yes, it’s built to fit the LMT MWS upper receiver system.

Buy the LMT MWS Lightweight 7.62×51 NATO 16-inch Carbine-Length Barrel, Black

Order the LMT Defense lightweight 16-inch barrel from our AR barrels selection, shipped fast and insured from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.