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Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" Bronze 30-Round Magazine$699.00
Availability: In Stock
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" Tungsten is a reliable, versatile modern sporting rifle built for shooters who want flexibility without compromise. Chambered in .223 Wylde, this rifle fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you options at the range or in the field. The 16-inch heavy barrel with a 1:8 twist is paired with a carbine-length gas system and M4 feed ramps, delivering consistent performance whether you're running target loads or military surplus rounds. At 6.8 lbs, it's handy enough for practical use while maintaining the accuracy potential that heavier barrels bring to the table.
Built on a 7075 aluminum upper and lower receiver, the Great Lakes is built to last. The 15.25-inch full picatinny rail handguard gives you unlimited mounting options for optics, lights, lasers, or other accessories without the need for bolt-on rails. The Cerakote finish protects the steel components—your choice of either 416R stainless or 4150 CRMOV nitride barrel—against rust and corrosion in wet conditions. A muzzle brake threads on at 1/2 x 28 (designed for 6-degree wrench tightening without Loctite), letting you dial in recoil management or swap for a suppressor. The mil-spec polymer grip and milspec trigger (5.5–6 lb pull) keep controls familiar and reliable.
One 30-round magazine ships with the rifle, and the M4-spec feed ramps ensure reliability with standard AR magazines. There are no iron sights installed, leaving your picatinny rail open for your choice of optic—red dot, LPVO, or magnified scope. This is a no-frills, no-compromise AR-15 that works hard for hunters, sport shooters, and anyone who values a dependable 5.56 platform.
| 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 Thread | 1/2 x 28 |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Handguard | 15.25-inch 6061 Aluminum, Full Picatinny Rail |
| Gas System | Carbine Length, 0.750 Gas Block (Black Oxide) |
| Feed Ramps | M4 |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 Rounds |
| Magazines Included | 1 |
| Trigger | Milspec, 5.5–6 lb Pull |
| Grip | Mil-spec Polymer |
| Sights | None |
| Muzzle Brake | Included |
| Finish | Cerakote |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
The .223 Wylde chamber is specifically designed to safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. This gives you flexibility to run whatever is available or cost-effective at any given time.
Yes. The rifle ships with no iron sights, and the full 15.25-inch picatinny rail handguard provides plenty of space to mount a red dot, magnified optic, or light. You can attach your choice of sight directly to the rail.
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde ships with one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake already threaded on the barrel.
No, this model does not feature an ambidextrous safety. It uses a standard milspec safety lever on the right side of the receiver.
SKU: 120916590 • Weight: 9.65oz
Availability: In Stock
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" Tungsten is a reliable, versatile modern sporting rifle built for shooters who want flexibility without compromise. Chambered in .223 Wylde, this rifle fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, giving you options at the range or in the field. The 16-inch heavy barrel with a 1:8 twist is paired with a carbine-length gas system and M4 feed ramps, delivering consistent performance whether you're running target loads or military surplus rounds. At 6.8 lbs, it's handy enough for practical use while maintaining the accuracy potential that heavier barrels bring to the table.
Built on a 7075 aluminum upper and lower receiver, the Great Lakes is built to last. The 15.25-inch full picatinny rail handguard gives you unlimited mounting options for optics, lights, lasers, or other accessories without the need for bolt-on rails. The Cerakote finish protects the steel components—your choice of either 416R stainless or 4150 CRMOV nitride barrel—against rust and corrosion in wet conditions. A muzzle brake threads on at 1/2 x 28 (designed for 6-degree wrench tightening without Loctite), letting you dial in recoil management or swap for a suppressor. The mil-spec polymer grip and milspec trigger (5.5–6 lb pull) keep controls familiar and reliable.
One 30-round magazine ships with the rifle, and the M4-spec feed ramps ensure reliability with standard AR magazines. There are no iron sights installed, leaving your picatinny rail open for your choice of optic—red dot, LPVO, or magnified scope. This is a no-frills, no-compromise AR-15 that works hard for hunters, sport shooters, and anyone who values a dependable 5.56 platform.
| 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 Thread | 1/2 x 28 |
| Upper Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Lower Receiver | 7075 Aluminum |
| Handguard | 15.25-inch 6061 Aluminum, Full Picatinny Rail |
| Gas System | Carbine Length, 0.750 Gas Block (Black Oxide) |
| Feed Ramps | M4 |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 Rounds |
| Magazines Included | 1 |
| Trigger | Milspec, 5.5–6 lb Pull |
| Grip | Mil-spec Polymer |
| Sights | None |
| Muzzle Brake | Included |
| Finish | Cerakote |
| Overall Length | 33.25 inches |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs |
| Action | Semi-Automatic |
The .223 Wylde chamber is specifically designed to safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. This gives you flexibility to run whatever is available or cost-effective at any given time.
Yes. The rifle ships with no iron sights, and the full 15.25-inch picatinny rail handguard provides plenty of space to mount a red dot, magnified optic, or light. You can attach your choice of sight directly to the rail.
The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde ships with one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake already threaded on the barrel.
No, this model does not feature an ambidextrous safety. It uses a standard milspec safety lever on the right side of the receiver.
SKU: 120916590 • Weight: 9.65oz