Ballistic Advantage BABL556033F Performance Series 5.56 Barrel, 12.3-Inch Hanson Carbine Length

Ballistic Advantage BABL556033F Performance Series BA Hanson Carbine Length 5.56x45mm NATO 12.30" Black QPQ Chrome Moly Vanadium, Fits AR-15

The Ballistic Advantage BABL556033F Performance Series barrel is designed for 5.56 platforms that require dependable performance, durable construction, and a practical carbine-length configuration. This BA Hanson barrel is machined from chrome-moly vanadium steel and features a QPQ corrosion-resistant finish for enhanced protection against wear, handling, and environmental exposure. Its threaded muzzle supports compatible accessories and provides flexibility for a range of rifle configurations.
The barrel uses a 1:7 twist rate, making it well suited for stabilizing a broad selection of 5.56 projectile weights. The Performance Series design includes a nickel boron-coated extended M4 feed ramp extension, helping promote smooth feeding and reliable cycling when paired with compatible components and quality ammunition. The Hanson profile is engineered to balance durability and handling, making this barrel a practical option for builders, gunsmiths, and shooters assembling or upgrading a 5.56 platform.
This Ballistic Advantage barrel is supplied without sights and is intended for installation by a qualified professional or an experienced builder familiar with firearm assembly and headspace requirements. Confirm compatibility with the receiver, gas system, handguard, muzzle device, and other components before installation. As part of Ballistic Advantage’s Performance Series, the BABL556033F combines precision manufacturing with robust materials and protective finishing for users seeking a reliable barrel for range use, training, and general-purpose configurations.

Features:

• Chambering: 5.56

• Barrel Length: 12.3 inches

• Model: Performance Series

• Twist Rate: 1:7

• Barrel Profile: BA Hanson

• Gas System: Carbine length

• Material: Chrome-moly vanadium steel

• Finish: QPQ corrosion-resistant finish

• Muzzle: Threaded

• Feed Ramp: Nickel boron-coated extended M4 feed ramp extension

• Sights: None