BARREL, .338 FEDERAL, RECON, 16", FLUTED, STAINLESS, GLASS BEAD, 1-12

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Experience the accuracy and precision of Wilson Combat's Recon Tactical stainless barrel. This 16" long barrel has been crafted for use with .338 Federal ammunition, allowing you to get an edge on your next hunting expedition - whether that be wild hogs, elk, moose, or bear! Acquire a ballistic advantage and make sure nothing is left to chance with this impressive barrel from Wilson Combat. It features a 1-12 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. 

• Chamber: .338 Federal
• Feed Ramps: M4 style
• Finish: Matte bead blasted stainless
• Gas Block Seat: .750" x .920" - Dimpled for set screw
• Gas System: Intermediate Length (13.25")
• Length: 16"
• Material: Stainless steel - Type 416R
• Muzzle Threads: 5/8" x 24
• Profile: Recon Tactical (Fluted)
• Rifling: 1:12 - Button rifled
• Weight: 32.1 oz.
• Matching Gas Block: #TR-LPGB
• Matching Gas Tube: #TR-GTI

Caliber Notes: The .338 Federal from Wilson Combat is ideal for any medium-large game hunting in North America including trophy wild hogs, elk, moose and bear. Considered by some ballistic experts to be the ideal cartridge for North American big game, the .338 Federal is also known for superb accuracy and stopping power in a controllable package. The .338 exhibits impressive downrange ballistics comparable to 7mm Magnum or .338 Winchester Magnum class cartridges, with the added ability to fit in a lightweight short action semi-auto like our BILLet-AR rifles. The .338 Federal cartridge is based off of the .308 Winchester and uses the same receivers, bolt and magazines as its parent cartridge without any loss in capacity. 

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