Ballistic Advantage 16″ Modern Series .556 HBAR Barrel
Sub MOA Accuracy Guarantee!
The Ballistic Advantage 16″ Modern Series 5.56 HBAR Barrel is an exceptional choice for shooters seeking enhanced accuracy, durability, and consistent performance. This barrel is machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium (CMV) steel, ensuring superior strength and heat resistance, making it a perfect option for high-volume shooting and demanding applications.
The HBAR (Heavy Barrel) profile provides increased rigidity, reducing barrel whip and improving precision, particularly during sustained fire. To maximize corrosion resistance and longevity, the bore and exterior are treated with a QPQ Nitride finish, which enhances durability while maintaining a slick, low-friction surface.
Key Features:
- Constructed from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium (CMV) steel for exceptional strength
- QPQ Nitride finish inside and out for corrosion and wear resistance
- Heavy Barrel (HBAR) profile for improved accuracy and reduced barrel flex
- M4 feed ramps for enhanced feeding reliability
- Mid-Length gas system for smoother recoil and increased reliability
- 1/7 twist rate, optimized for stabilizing a wide range of 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington rounds
- Threaded 1/2×28 for compatibility with suppressors, muzzle brakes, and flash hiders
- Compatible with mil-spec AR15 upper receivers and components
Performance & Application:
The Ballistic Advantage 16″ Modern Series 5.56 HBAR Barrel is engineered to deliver superior precision, making it an excellent option for competitive shooters, law enforcement, and long-range enthusiasts. The heavy barrel construction minimizes barrel shift from heat buildup, ensuring consistent accuracy across extended shooting sessions. The mid-length gas system provides a balanced recoil impulse, reducing wear on components while improving reliability.
Application & Compatibility:
- Ideal for precision-oriented AR15 builds
- Works seamlessly with standard mil-spec AR15 upper receivers
- Optimized for use with 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition
- Great for competition, duty use, and target shooting
For shooters seeking a durable, high-performance barrel with enhanced accuracy and long-lasting reliability, the Ballistic Advantage 16″ Modern Series 5.56 HBAR Barrel is an excellent investment.
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Your Ballistic Advantage 16" Modern Series .556 HBAR Barrel is Guaranteed to Perform!
Ballistic Advantage is committed to providing products that meet or exceed the most discerning customers' expectations. Ballistic Advantage stands behind that commitment. From the moment you unwrap one of their barrels, as you configure it, and as you fire it on the range or in the field. They want you to experience the unique elegance and uncompromising quality crafted into every one of their barrels.
BA also stands behind its commitment to performance. All Ballistic Advantage barrels are guaranteed to give sub Minute of Angle (MOA) accuracy with match-grade ammunition.
If you are not completely satisfied with any of their barrels' form, finish, and fit, please first consult their Troubleshooting Guide. If your BA barrel is not performing at the high standard of sub-MOA accuracy, call one of their armorers at 407-739-7664. You may be requested to send the barrel to BA for inspection; they will either correct the problem, replace the barrel, or reimburse you for the purchase price of the barrel.
- BA DEFINES SUB MOA AS A GROUP SIZE OF 1 INCH OR UNDER AT 100 YARDS WITH A 3 SHOT MAGAZINE FED GROUP OR 5 SHOT SINGLE LOADED GROUP.
- THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INITIAL RETURN SHIPPING COSTS OF THE BARREL. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND, BA WILL REIMBURSE THE SHIPPING COSTS AND EITHER REPLACE OR REFUND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE BARREL.
Product Information
Manufacturer | Ballistic Advantage |
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Gas Block Diameter | .750 |
Series | Modern |
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 | 28oz |
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