The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" Zombie Splatter is a semi-automatic rifle built to run hard and look sharp on the range or in the field. Chambered in .223 Wylde, this rifle fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—a huge advantage if you reload, train across platforms, or want flexibility in sourcing ammo. The 16-inch heavy barrel with a 1:8 twist is purpose-built for accuracy and runs either 416 stainless steel or 4150 chrome-moly nitride, so you get a durable, corrosion-resistant shooter that handles serious use.

At 6.8 lbs fully assembled, this AR carries light enough for extended shooting sessions without sacrificing the heft you want in a 16-inch rifle. The full-length picatinny rail handguard (15.25 inches) gives you unlimited mounting options for lights, lasers, or backup sights, and the included muzzle brake is pre-tuned for zero-wrench installation. The 7075 aluminum upper and lower are mil-spec tough, paired with a carbine-length gas system that keeps recoil manageable and reliability high. You get a standard mil-spec polymer grip and trigger with a 5.5–6 lb pull—no surprises, just familiar controls.

This rifle ships with one 30-round magazine and comes finished in eye-catching Cerakote, so it's ready to stand out in your safe or on the firing line. The M4 feed ramps ensure reliable feeding, and the 1/2x28 muzzle threads open the door to suppressors or other muzzle devices down the road. Whether you're building your first AR, adding a .223 Wylde to your battery for precision work, or just want a straightforward, well-spec'd semi-auto carbine, Great Lakes Firearms delivers the goods without the fluff.

The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" Zombie Splatter is a semi-automatic rifle built to run hard and look sharp on the range or in the field. Chambered in .223 Wylde, this rifle fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—a huge advantage if you reload, train across platforms, or want flexibility in sourcing ammo. The 16-inch heavy barrel with a 1:8 twist is purpose-built for accuracy and runs either 416 stainless steel or 4150 chrome-moly nitride, so you get a durable, corrosion-resistant shooter that handles serious use.

At 6.8 lbs fully assembled, this AR carries light enough for extended shooting sessions without sacrificing the heft you want in a 16-inch rifle. The full-length picatinny rail handguard (15.25 inches) gives you unlimited mounting options for lights, lasers, or backup sights, and the included muzzle brake is pre-tuned for zero-wrench installation. The 7075 aluminum upper and lower are mil-spec tough, paired with a carbine-length gas system that keeps recoil manageable and reliability high. You get a standard mil-spec polymer grip and trigger with a 5.5–6 lb pull—no surprises, just familiar controls.

This rifle ships with one 30-round magazine and comes finished in eye-catching Cerakote, so it's ready to stand out in your safe or on the firing line. The M4 feed ramps ensure reliable feeding, and the 1/2x28 muzzle threads open the door to suppressors or other muzzle devices down the road. Whether you're building your first AR, adding a .223 Wylde to your battery for precision work, or just want a straightforward, well-spec'd semi-auto carbine, Great Lakes Firearms delivers the goods without the fluff.