Ballistic Advantage 16" Hanson Profile Barrel 5.56 NATO with Low Profile Gas Block – AR-15

The Ballistic Advantage 16" Hanson profile barrel delivers the accuracy and reliability serious AR-15 builders demand without unnecessary weight. This government profile barrel features a Hanson contour that reduces mass forward of the gas block while maintaining rigidity where it matters most—at the chamber and under the handguard. The result is a balanced rifle that handles quickly without sacrificing precision. The included low profile gas block simplifies installation under modern free-float handguards.

Machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a QPQ Nitride finish, this barrel resists corrosion and throat erosion for extended service life. The 1:7 twist rate stabilizes heavy 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington projectiles, including 77-grain match loads and barrier-blind duty ammunition. The M4 feed ramp extension ensures reliable feeding with standard AR-15 upper receivers. Carbine-length gas system provides consistent cycling with a wide range of ammunition and buffer configurations. The barrel is drilled and pinned for the included low profile gas block.

• Type: Rifle Barrel
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington
• Length: 16 inches
• Profile: Hanson
• Gas System: Carbine-length
• Twist Rate: 1:7
• Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
• Finish: QPQ Nitride
• Muzzle Thread: 1/2x28 TPI
• Includes: Low Profile Gas Block (pinned)
• Compatible Firearms: AR-15 (mil-spec upper receivers with M4 feed ramps)