Aero Precision 16″ 5.56 CMV Barrel | Mid-Length
Precision-Engineered for Accuracy, Reliability & Smooth Cycling
The Aero Precision 16″ 5.56 CMV Barrel is built to deliver exceptional accuracy, long-term durability, and smooth performance for your AR-15 build. Constructed from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium (CrMoV) steel and treated with a QPQ corrosion-resistant finish, this barrel is manufactured to mil-spec standards for dependable operation in demanding conditions.
Key Features:
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO
- Length: 16 inches
- Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel – Delivers superior strength, heat tolerance, and longevity.
- Finish: QPQ (Quench Polish Quench) – Provides excellent resistance to wear, corrosion, and fouling.
- Gas System: Mid-Length – Offers reduced recoil impulse and smoother cycling compared to carbine systems.
- M4 Barrel Extension: Ensures reliable feeding with M4-style upper receivers.
- Twist Rate: 1:7 – Optimized for stabilizing a wide variety of bullet weights.
- Threaded 1/2×28: Compatible with standard muzzle devices, brakes, and suppressors.
- Mil-Spec Construction: Built to withstand high-volume use and harsh environments.
Balanced for Performance & Control
Engineered for a smoother recoil impulse and enhanced shooting stability, the mid-length gas system provides superior balance between reliability and control. This makes the Aero Precision 16″ 5.56 CMV Barrel ideal for home defense, competition builds, and tactical AR-15 platforms that demand consistency and precision.
Whether you’re assembling a reliable duty rifle or an accurate competition setup, this Aero Precision 16″ 5.56 NATO Mid-Length Barrel delivers the quality and dependability expected from Aero’s premium components.
NOTE: As of April 1, 2024, all Aero Precision barrels are manufactured by Ballistic Advantage and include Ballistic Advantage markings.
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Product Information
| Manufacturer | Aero Precision |
|---|---|
| Gas Block Diameter | .750 |
| Platform | AR15 |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Length | 16" |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Gas System | Mid-Length |
| Material | 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Finish | QPQ Nitride |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2×28 |
| Made in USA | Yes |
| Weight | 32oz |











