Experience the precision of Wilson Combat's Recon Tactical stainless barrel. This 16" barrel is designed for the .308 caliber, providing lights out accuracy and sustained high rates of fire. The Recon Tactical is our vision of what a practical, all-around AR for rigorous tactical training, hardcore hunting or all-purpose field applications should be.
Experience the precision of Wilson Combat's Recon Tactical stainless barrel. This 16" barrel is designed for the .308 caliber, providing lights out accuracy and sustained high rates of fire. The Recon Tactical is our vision of what a practical, all-around AR for rigorous tactical training, hardcore hunting or all-purpose field applications should be. It features a 1-11.25 twist rate and is made from 416R rifle-rated steel, ensuring superior durability and accuracy. Our rigorous final inspection process guarantees that this stainless steel barrel is of the highest quality. The Recon Tactical model is our best all-around medium profile, making it great for hunting as well as training. Enjoy superior performance and reliability with Wilson Combat's recon tactical stainless barrel.
Nearly two decades of building the finest custom tactical AR-15 rifles have given us the insight to develop a comprehensive line of stainless steel, match grade barrels that offer superior accuracy, reliability and longevity for your next custom AR rifle project. All Wilson Combat Match Grade AR-15 barrels are precisely crafted of the finest American-made 416R rifle rated steel on computer controlled equipment to our exacting list of technical specifications. These proven barrels feature a hand-polished bore and feedramps and then complete a rigorous final inspection process that ensures your new barrel will meet your most demanding expectations. All barrels feature crisp CNC markings, precision muzzle crown and a chamber and gas port optimized for reliability.
Caliber Notes: In 1952, the .308 Winchester cartridge was developed as a powerful 30 caliber round designed for short action firearms. Compatible with the 7.62X51 mm NATO cartridge, it quickly became one of the world's most sought-after hunting and target rifle cartridges due to its range and power - capable of taking down any North American big game from up to 1000 yards away and beyond!
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SKU: TR-308THRG18FT11-25
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SKU: TR-308RAIG16RT11-25
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SKU: TR-556RCIG16FT8
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SKU: TR-338RCIG16FT12
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Shot about an inch with the cheapest .308 I could buy. An excellent barrel.
After having a ton of issues with my previous barrel, I did quite a bit of research trying to find the right 16" barrel. This thing did not disappoint. The barrel was a little over gassed (which is a good thing) so I tuned it down a bit and it runs flawlessly suppressed and unsuppressed. The intermediate gas system is perfect for a 16-inch barrel and this is the smoothest shooting AR10 I have shot. Right off the bat I was getting 1.5 moa groups at 100 yards with the cheapest ammo you can buy. After about 100 rounds of the cheap stuff, I switched to match ammo and was getting 1 moa groups. It seems to like the heavier ammo - 168gr and 175gr. Also, this barrel is very light compared to my other barrels which is a huge plus for me. If you're looking for a 16 inch AR10 barrel, buy this and thank me later. It is worth every penny.
