Experience the precision of Wilson Combat's Tactical Hunter stainless barrel. This 18" barrel is designed for the 6mm ARC, providing shooters with an exceptional option for long range precision target shooting or hunting.
Achieve unparalleled accuracy with the Wilson Combat Tactical Hunter stainless barrel. This 18" barrel is specifically crafted for the 6mm ARC caliber making it a perfect choice for hunting medium to large game with long range precision. It features a 1-7.5 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 Wilson Combat Tactical Hunter profile AR barrels are the ideal profile to turn your large caliber rifle into the ultimate hunting firearm. Our hand-inspected and gauged match-grade stainless blanks have been profiled and fluted for ideal weight, balance, and harmonics. The Tactical Hunter barrel is the optimum weight for carrying a rifle all day in the field without sacrificing precision.
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.
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Caliber Notes: The 6mm ARC was designed by Hornady to be the highest performance long-range cartridge available in a standard AR platform rifle. Initially tested and fielded by US Special Operations forces, the 6mm ARC utilizes efficient, high-BC bullets to deliver unprecedented long-range performance with a wide variety of available bullets. Commercial 6mm ARC loads feature bullets selected to deliver ideal performance for hunting, match shooting, and personal protection applications. The 6mm ARC uses commonly available 6.5 Grendel magazines/bolts.
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I've owned 2 WC barrels, a 6mm arc and a 224 Valkyrie. 2 of the most accurate ar barrels I've ever owned. The 6mm arc is .75" or better easily. Would definitely buy another WC barrel
2610 fps muzzle velocity with Hornady ELD Match ammo, and at yesterday's trip to the range consistently hit a 5" plate at 700 yards, then streched out to 900 yards with good hits on steel . This barrel is crazy accurate and dissipates heat very well. I was initially concerned about the shorter barrel length's ability to "reach out and touch someone" at longer distances, but Wilson really hit a home run with this barrel.
I used this to build an AR Upper, using Wilson components (hand guard, muzzle brake, gas block) and a BCM upper receiver. Besides everything fitting perfectly, the accuracy is amazing. Using Hornady 108gr Match ammo it produced less than half inch groups at 100 yards, muzzle velocity averaging 2600 fps. Great job guys!
I bought this barrel when it was on sale, and it's one of the better buys I've had for the AR-15 platform. I'm an avid handloader, target shooter, and occasional hunter. (Whitetail, in Michigan). It's a lighter profile barrel, with fluting, and with a recessed crown so it's a light, rough and tumble barrel, great for still hunting. I used a 20x scope, and it's not hard to get groups that are 1/2 MOA or better - the lighter profile means you can't do long strings of fire. My only complaint with the barrel was that the gas port had a metal burr that I had to remove before use. Otherwise, it was a beautiful barrel.
Built my first gas gun from the ground up. Except for the stock and grip ( actually WC by BCM ) it's all Wilson Combat. This is the 18" Tactical Hunter in 6mm ARC with intermediate gas tube. Superb rifle. I find when one sticks to manufacture recommended parts there isn't any drilling, filing or chiseling involved. MOA accuracy to 200yds in an Oklahoma wind. That as far as I've gotten to take it.
Purchased barrel and installed it on a new build.Barrel shot great with the h buffer weight during the summer but had to go to carbine weight to cycle during the colder months.Shoots sub MOA HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I own several Wilson Combat barrels. I have found all of them to be defect free with fit finish and function that’s flawless. I found this 6mm arc barrel to be sub MOA with all lids o have tested. During break in the first 100-120 rounds showed some signs of pressure and where chrono’ed at well above what I expected. 2,700-2,600fps with factory 105gr bthp. The barrel continued to break in and drop speed down to levels I was expecting. This barrel is gassed properly and could be considered a bit hot to be able to cycle light bullets and loads. With 300rds through this build I am averaging .3/4-7/8moa. velocities are around 2,550fps for 105gr bthp and this is as I expected. Headspace with my bolt is .002” from the low side of saami. With a fresh build please take your time and break the barrel in. Do not start adjusting, drilling, or changing things until you go through a break in period. You will not be disappointed! This barrel is a great weight for all around. I would love if Wilson would offer a slightly heavier profile with a 20” length.
Purchased a 6mm arc hunter tac barrel and 6.5 grendal polished bcg from WC , with hornady 105 black ammo , shot a 1.25" group at 100 yards, now the scope I used is a leupold 1.5-4x20 pig plex covered the bulls eye (1" orange dot) I'm sure I could have shot a tighter group ,but for a hunting rifle , I'M HAPPY
I got this to replace an 18" rifle length Ballistic Advantage barrel that was a mediocre shooter, and as i did with the BA, i had to open the gas port to get it to run. The Wilson barrel came at .076" and to get it to run with a carbine buffer and sprinco white spring, i had to open it with the next size bit i had which was .094". It would actually cycle 2 or more rounds at that point. Found it odd that it still spat spent cases out just fine but would not feed the second round with anything from a carbine buffer with sprinco white on one lower to up to a A5H3 with Geissele Super 42 on another (i adjusted the weight to under an A5H1 with 3 steel weights and one aluminum), as it came from the factory. I finished by opening it to .103" for my A5H3 buffer setup and it feeds and locks back now. Not sure why the ports are so small on 6 ARC barrels. That took till after dark, so i havent been able to test accuracy yet. Thank the Lord for country living.
