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Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 16" 5.56 NATO Barrel with Low Profile Gas Block - BA-BABL350001F$228.00
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Availability: In Stock
Building a reliable 5.56 AR platform starts with a quality barrel, and the Ballistic Advantage 16" 5.56 NATO Performance Barrel with Hanson Profile is engineered for shooters who want accuracy, durability, and practical handling. This 16-inch barrel is machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and finished with a QPQ corrosion-resistant coating—a proven combination for consistent performance in duty, competition, or hunting applications. The .625" Hanson profile balances firearm weight and thermal mass, making it lighter and more maneuverable than heavier barrel profiles while still managing heat during sustained fire.
What sets this barrel apart is the pre-installed low-profile gas block. Ballistic Advantage pins the block in place and includes an extended M4 feed ramp extension with Nickel Boron coating, so you're ready to assemble without sourcing additional parts. The mid-length gas system and 1:7 twist rate make this barrel a versatile choice—the faster twist stabilizes heavier projectiles (up to 77-grain) while still cycling standard 55-grain loads reliably. If you're running a piston operating system, note that Hanson barrels are optimized for direct-impingement setups and aren't designed to work with aftermarket piston kits.
Whether you're putting together a fresh build or upgrading an existing upper receiver, this Ballistic Advantage barrel delivers the fit, finish, and value that come from buying a matched barrel-and-gas-block assembly rather than cobbling components together. It's the kind of smart choice that separates a dependable rifle from a collection of compromises.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Length | 16 inches |
| Profile | Hanson (.625" diameter at gas block journal) |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Gas System | Mid-length |
| Material | 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Finish | QPQ Corrosion Resistant |
| Gas Block | Low-profile, pinned in place |
| Feed Ramp Extension | M4, Nickel Boron coated |
Yes. The low-profile gas block comes pre-pinned to the barrel, so you don't need to source it separately or deal with installation alignment.
No. Hanson barrels are optimized for direct-impingement (DI) operation and are not designed to work with aftermarket piston kits.
The 1:7 twist stabilizes heavier projectiles, including 77-grain rounds, while also reliably cycling standard 55-grain loads.
Yes. This 16-inch barrel is a standard AR-15 profile and integrates into any direct-impingement upper receiver assembly.
SKU: 115662854 • Width: 1.5in • Height: 1.5in • Depth: 17in • Weight: 1.56oz
Availability: In Stock
Building a reliable 5.56 AR platform starts with a quality barrel, and the Ballistic Advantage 16" 5.56 NATO Performance Barrel with Hanson Profile is engineered for shooters who want accuracy, durability, and practical handling. This 16-inch barrel is machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and finished with a QPQ corrosion-resistant coating—a proven combination for consistent performance in duty, competition, or hunting applications. The .625" Hanson profile balances firearm weight and thermal mass, making it lighter and more maneuverable than heavier barrel profiles while still managing heat during sustained fire.
What sets this barrel apart is the pre-installed low-profile gas block. Ballistic Advantage pins the block in place and includes an extended M4 feed ramp extension with Nickel Boron coating, so you're ready to assemble without sourcing additional parts. The mid-length gas system and 1:7 twist rate make this barrel a versatile choice—the faster twist stabilizes heavier projectiles (up to 77-grain) while still cycling standard 55-grain loads reliably. If you're running a piston operating system, note that Hanson barrels are optimized for direct-impingement setups and aren't designed to work with aftermarket piston kits.
Whether you're putting together a fresh build or upgrading an existing upper receiver, this Ballistic Advantage barrel delivers the fit, finish, and value that come from buying a matched barrel-and-gas-block assembly rather than cobbling components together. It's the kind of smart choice that separates a dependable rifle from a collection of compromises.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Length | 16 inches |
| Profile | Hanson (.625" diameter at gas block journal) |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Gas System | Mid-length |
| Material | 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Finish | QPQ Corrosion Resistant |
| Gas Block | Low-profile, pinned in place |
| Feed Ramp Extension | M4, Nickel Boron coated |
Yes. The low-profile gas block comes pre-pinned to the barrel, so you don't need to source it separately or deal with installation alignment.
No. Hanson barrels are optimized for direct-impingement (DI) operation and are not designed to work with aftermarket piston kits.
The 1:7 twist stabilizes heavier projectiles, including 77-grain rounds, while also reliably cycling standard 55-grain loads.
Yes. This 16-inch barrel is a standard AR-15 profile and integrates into any direct-impingement upper receiver assembly.
SKU: 115662854 • Width: 1.5in • Height: 1.5in • Depth: 17in • Weight: 1.56oz