Ballistic Advantage Performance Series BA Hanson Midlength 5.56 NATO AR-15 Barrel, Part BABL556013F

Ballistic Advantage BABL556013F Performance Series 5.56x45mm NATO 16" Black QPQ Finish 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel Material BA Hanson with Midlength Low Profile for AR-15

The Ballistic Advantage Performance Series BA Hanson Midlength barrel is designed for AR-15 platforms chambered in .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. Part number BABL556013F combines a durable 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel construction with a QPQ corrosion-resistant finish for dependable service in demanding shooting environments. The barrel features a rifled bore, a tactical ammunition profile, and a low-profile BA Hanson configuration suited for all-purpose rifle builds.
The BA Hanson design incorporates a low-profile barrel profile and a midlength gas system for balanced handling and reliable cycling. A Nickel Boron-coated M4 feed ramp extension helps promote smooth cartridge feeding and enhances resistance to wear and fouling. The barrel is configured without sights, making it suitable for builds using a preferred optic, backup sight system, or other sighting arrangement. Its 1:7 twist rate is well suited to stabilizing a broad range of .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO projectiles, including many heavier tactical loads.
This Ballistic Advantage barrel is intended for experienced builders and gunsmiths assembling compatible AR-15 platforms. It is designed for use with low-profile gas blocks and should be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications using appropriate tools and procedures. All applicable NFA and ATF rules apply. This barrel may be used with a registered short-barreled rifle, machine gun, or pistol configuration where legally permitted. Possession of this barrel with a non-NFA lower receiver is prohibited except when the barrel is installed on a pistol configuration firearm. Verify federal, state, and local requirements before purchase, installation, or possession.

Features:

• Caliber: Compatible with .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition

• Construction: Machined from 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel

• Finish: QPQ corrosion-resistant finish for enhanced durability

• Barrel Profile: Low-profile BA Hanson configuration

• Gas System: Midlength system designed for compatible AR-15 platforms

• Feed Ramp: Nickel Boron-coated M4 feed ramp extension

• Twist Rate: 1:7 rifling for stabilizing a broad range of projectile weights

• Sights: No sights included

• Gas Block Compatibility: Designed for compatible low-profile gas blocks

• Part Number: BABL556013F