
Availability: In Stock
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" SS FDE rifle is a versatile, reliable semi-automatic platform built for shooters who demand accuracy without unnecessary complexity. Chambered in .223 Wylde, it fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you flexibility at the range or in the field. At 6.8 lbs with a 16-inch heavy barrel and 33.25-inch overall length, it strikes a balance between maneuverability and velocity—equally at home for precision work on steel or tactical applications.
This rifle ships with a stainless steel barrel (available in either 416R SS or 4150 CRMOV nitride), a carbine-length gas system with 0.750 gas block, and the flat-top 7075 aluminum upper receiver houses 15.25 inches of full picatinny rail handguard for mounting optics and accessories. The lower is forged 7075 aluminum with a mil-spec trigger breaking at 5.5–6 lbs, paired with a standard polymer grip. Cerakote finish in FDE delivers durability and a clean aesthetic. You get one 30-round magazine, standard M4 feed ramps, and a muzzle brake designed to install wrench-tight without threadlocker.
Sights are not included, so you'll want to mount a red dot, scope, or backup irons to your rail. The rifle is right-side safety only. Whether you're building a precision carbine, running a competition rifle, or establishing a reliable defensive platform, this Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 provides a solid foundation and standard ergonomics that let you focus on shooting well.
| Brand | Great Lakes Firearms |
| Caliber | .223 Wylde (shoots .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO) |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel (416R SS or 4150 CRMOV Nitride) |
| Barrel Twist | 1:8 |
| Muzzle Threads | 1/2 x 28 |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Handguard | 15.25" Aluminum 6061 with full picatinny rail |
| Gas System | Carbine-length; 0.750 gas block (black oxide) |
| Feed Ramps | M4 |
| Trigger | Mil-spec, 5.5–6 lb pull |
| Grip | Mil-spec Polymer |
| Safety | Right-side (non-ambidextrous) |
| Finish | Cerakote (FDE) |
| Sights | None included |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazines Included | 1 |
| Muzzle Brake | Included; wrench-tight design (no threadlocker required) |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs |
The .223 Wylde chamber fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you flexibility in rounds you can use on the range or afield.
No, sights are not included. You'll need to mount an optic or backup iron sights to the full picatinny rail on the handguard and upper receiver.
The rifle ships with one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake. Sights and optics are sold separately.
The safety is right-side only and is not ambidextrous, so left-handed shooters may want to consider modifications or alternative models.

SKU: 120912026 • Weight: 9.65oz





Availability: In Stock
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" SS FDE rifle is a versatile, reliable semi-automatic platform built for shooters who demand accuracy without unnecessary complexity. Chambered in .223 Wylde, it fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you flexibility at the range or in the field. At 6.8 lbs with a 16-inch heavy barrel and 33.25-inch overall length, it strikes a balance between maneuverability and velocity—equally at home for precision work on steel or tactical applications.
This rifle ships with a stainless steel barrel (available in either 416R SS or 4150 CRMOV nitride), a carbine-length gas system with 0.750 gas block, and the flat-top 7075 aluminum upper receiver houses 15.25 inches of full picatinny rail handguard for mounting optics and accessories. The lower is forged 7075 aluminum with a mil-spec trigger breaking at 5.5–6 lbs, paired with a standard polymer grip. Cerakote finish in FDE delivers durability and a clean aesthetic. You get one 30-round magazine, standard M4 feed ramps, and a muzzle brake designed to install wrench-tight without threadlocker.
Sights are not included, so you'll want to mount a red dot, scope, or backup irons to your rail. The rifle is right-side safety only. Whether you're building a precision carbine, running a competition rifle, or establishing a reliable defensive platform, this Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 provides a solid foundation and standard ergonomics that let you focus on shooting well.
| Brand | Great Lakes Firearms |
| Caliber | .223 Wylde (shoots .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO) |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel (416R SS or 4150 CRMOV Nitride) |
| Barrel Twist | 1:8 |
| Muzzle Threads | 1/2 x 28 |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Handguard | 15.25" Aluminum 6061 with full picatinny rail |
| Gas System | Carbine-length; 0.750 gas block (black oxide) |
| Feed Ramps | M4 |
| Trigger | Mil-spec, 5.5–6 lb pull |
| Grip | Mil-spec Polymer |
| Safety | Right-side (non-ambidextrous) |
| Finish | Cerakote (FDE) |
| Sights | None included |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazines Included | 1 |
| Muzzle Brake | Included; wrench-tight design (no threadlocker required) |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs |
The .223 Wylde chamber fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you flexibility in rounds you can use on the range or afield.
No, sights are not included. You'll need to mount an optic or backup iron sights to the full picatinny rail on the handguard and upper receiver.
The rifle ships with one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake. Sights and optics are sold separately.
The safety is right-side only and is not ambidextrous, so left-handed shooters may want to consider modifications or alternative models.
SKU: 120912026 • Weight: 9.65oz
