Ballistic Advantage 243 Win 18″ Premium Black Series Hanson Mid-Length Barrel
Upgrade your AR10 build with the Ballistic Advantage 243 Win 18″ Premium Black Series Hanson Mid-Length Barrel. Designed for precision shooting and durability, this barrel is machined from hardened 416R Stainless Steel and finished with a QPQ Finish, providing an ultra-hard, corrosion-resistant surface with a deep black, wear-resistant coating. Each barrel is proof-fired and MPI-tested to ensure maximum reliability and quality.
The Hanson Profile is a modern, continuous-taper barrel design that eliminates the traditional shoulder cut, improving barrel harmonics, weight balance, and recoil control. This enhanced design makes the rifle more maneuverable while maintaining excellent accuracy, making it an excellent choice for both tactical and hunting applications. Each barrel includes a low-profile gas block, ensuring a secure and properly aligned gas system for consistent performance.
Precision Engineering for Superior Performance
With a 1:10 twist rate, this barrel is optimized for stabilizing .243 Winchester projectiles, delivering exceptional accuracy over long distances. The Mid-Length gas system is engineered for smooth, reliable cycling, reducing recoil impulse while improving rifle function.
Equipped with a threaded muzzle (5/8×24), this barrel is suppressor-ready and compatible with various muzzle devices, allowing for a customized shooting experience. Whether you’re hunting, target shooting, or building a high-performance AR10, this barrel delivers the reliability and precision you need.
Key Features:
- Hardened 416R Stainless Steel: Built for extreme durability, corrosion resistance, and high precision.
- QPQ Finish: Ultra-durable black coating for maximum wear resistance and corrosion protection.
- Hanson Profile: Tapered design enhances barrel harmonics, reduces recoil, and improves weight balance.
- Includes Low-Profile Gas Block: Ensures a secure, precise gas system installation.
- 1:10 Twist Rate: Ideal for stabilizing .243 Winchester rounds for extended-range accuracy.
- Reliable Mid-Length Gas System: Tuned for smooth cycling and enhanced shooting performance.
- Threaded Muzzle (5/8×24): Ready for suppressors and muzzle devices to fine-tune performance.
Compatibility Notice: Proper gas tuning is recommended when pairing with suppressors or different ammunition types for optimal function. An adjustable gas block may further enhance performance.
Your Ballistic Advantage 243 Win 18" Premium Black Series Hanson Mid-Length 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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Caliber | 243 Win |
Length | 18" |
Series | Hanson, Premium Black Series |
Gas Block Diameter | .750 |
Made in USA | Yes |
Finish | QPQ Nitride |
Platform | AR10 |
Material | 416R Stainless |
Gas System | Mid-Length |
Twist Rate | 1:10 |
Muzzle Thread | 5/8×24 |
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