
Availability: In Stock
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" SS rifle is a versatile, no-frills semi-automatic platform built for shooters who want accuracy and flexibility without paying for features they don't need. Chambered in .223 Wylde, it fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—a genuine advantage if you reload or want ammo flexibility at the range. The 16-inch heavy barrel (HBAR) with 1:8 twist keeps groups tight while keeping the overall package handy at 33.25 inches and just 6.8 pounds, making it equally at home on the bench, in a hunting blind, or at a 3-gun match.
This is an honest work rifle. The upper and lower are both 7075 aluminum, the barrel is either stainless steel or 4150 chrome-moly nitride (check your specific serial range), and the Cerakote finish in splatter white is durable and distinctive. Full-length picatinny rail on the 15.25-inch aluminum handguard gives you mounting options for optics, lights, or other attachments. The gas system is carbine-length with a 0.750 black oxide gas block—a proven setup that runs clean and fast. Milspec trigger, milspec polymer grip, and a one-piece muzzle brake (6-degree forward, no Loctite needed) round out the package.
One 30-round magazine is included. There are no iron sights, so plan on mounting an optic or backup sights if you want them. This is the rifle for the shooter who knows what they want and doesn't want to overpay for factory refinements—it's a solid base for a hunting rifle, a dependable range gun, or a platform you can build exactly how you want it.
| Brand | Great Lakes Firearms |
| Caliber | .223 Wylde |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Heavy Barrel (HBAR), 1:8 Twist |
| Barrel Material | 416R Stainless Steel or 4150 CRMOV Nitride |
| Muzzle Threading | 1/2 x 28 |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Handguard | 15.25" Aluminum 6061, Full Picatinny Rail |
| Gas System | Carbine Length, 0.750 Gas Block (Black Oxide) |
| Trigger | Milspec, 5.5–6 lb Pull |
| Grip | Milspec Polymer |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 Rounds |
| Magazines Included | 1 |
| Muzzle Brake | Included (6-degree forward, no Loctite required) |
| Sights | None |
| Safety | Standard (not ambidextrous) |
| Finish | Cerakote Splatter White |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Action Type | Semi-Automatic |
The .223 Wylde chamber is designed to safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. This gives you flexibility in sourcing ammo and is useful if you reload or want options when shopping for deals at your local range.
No, this rifle ships with no iron sights or optic. The full-length picatinny rail on the handguard is ready to mount whatever optic system or backup sights you choose—giving you complete control over your setup.
No, the safety is a standard (right-hand) configuration. Left-handed shooters should note this before purchasing.
The rifle includes one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake. No optic, sights, or additional accessories are included—you get the rifle ready to shoot once you mount an optic and add ammo.

SKU: 120914891 • Weight: 9.65oz





Availability: In Stock
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" SS rifle is a versatile, no-frills semi-automatic platform built for shooters who want accuracy and flexibility without paying for features they don't need. Chambered in .223 Wylde, it fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—a genuine advantage if you reload or want ammo flexibility at the range. The 16-inch heavy barrel (HBAR) with 1:8 twist keeps groups tight while keeping the overall package handy at 33.25 inches and just 6.8 pounds, making it equally at home on the bench, in a hunting blind, or at a 3-gun match.
This is an honest work rifle. The upper and lower are both 7075 aluminum, the barrel is either stainless steel or 4150 chrome-moly nitride (check your specific serial range), and the Cerakote finish in splatter white is durable and distinctive. Full-length picatinny rail on the 15.25-inch aluminum handguard gives you mounting options for optics, lights, or other attachments. The gas system is carbine-length with a 0.750 black oxide gas block—a proven setup that runs clean and fast. Milspec trigger, milspec polymer grip, and a one-piece muzzle brake (6-degree forward, no Loctite needed) round out the package.
One 30-round magazine is included. There are no iron sights, so plan on mounting an optic or backup sights if you want them. This is the rifle for the shooter who knows what they want and doesn't want to overpay for factory refinements—it's a solid base for a hunting rifle, a dependable range gun, or a platform you can build exactly how you want it.
| Brand | Great Lakes Firearms |
| Caliber | .223 Wylde |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Heavy Barrel (HBAR), 1:8 Twist |
| Barrel Material | 416R Stainless Steel or 4150 CRMOV Nitride |
| Muzzle Threading | 1/2 x 28 |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Handguard | 15.25" Aluminum 6061, Full Picatinny Rail |
| Gas System | Carbine Length, 0.750 Gas Block (Black Oxide) |
| Trigger | Milspec, 5.5–6 lb Pull |
| Grip | Milspec Polymer |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 Rounds |
| Magazines Included | 1 |
| Muzzle Brake | Included (6-degree forward, no Loctite required) |
| Sights | None |
| Safety | Standard (not ambidextrous) |
| Finish | Cerakote Splatter White |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Action Type | Semi-Automatic |
The .223 Wylde chamber is designed to safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. This gives you flexibility in sourcing ammo and is useful if you reload or want options when shopping for deals at your local range.
No, this rifle ships with no iron sights or optic. The full-length picatinny rail on the handguard is ready to mount whatever optic system or backup sights you choose—giving you complete control over your setup.
No, the safety is a standard (right-hand) configuration. Left-handed shooters should note this before purchasing.
The rifle includes one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake. No optic, sights, or additional accessories are included—you get the rifle ready to shoot once you mount an optic and add ammo.

SKU: 120914891 • Weight: 9.65oz