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Ballistic Advantage engineered the Hanson profile to do something pretty clever. Instead of just going lighter across the board like so many lightweight barrels, they shifted weight strategically from the front to the back. The result is a barrel that feels nimble in your hands without sacrificing the stiffness you need for accuracy. At 16 inches with the Hanson contour, you get a compact, maneuverable package that still handles extended-range shooting.
The shoulder-less design is the real key here. Traditional barrels have a distinct shoulder where the gas block journal meets the muzzle, and that's exactly where barrel whip tends to start. Ballistic Advantage basically removed that problem. The taper from the gas block journal down to the muzzle is smooth and continuous, which means the barrel returns to center faster after each shot. For follow-up accuracy, especially when you're running your rifle hard, that matters.
You're getting 416R stainless steel precision-machined and treated with a QPQ corrosion-resistant finish. The QPQ process hardens the steel significantly while maintaining tight bore tolerances, so you don't lose accuracy to dimensional inconsistency. Both HP (high pressure) and MPI (magnetic particle inspection) tested means each barrel gets verified for internal defects and pressure validation before it ships. The pinned low-pro gas block comes already installed, which saves you hassle and is pre-milled for the coil pin.
Midlength gas system on a .308 rifle gives you solid pressure curve and reliable cycling without brutal recoil impulse. The 1:10 twist rate handles standard .308 weight bullets well, and the 5/8×24 threaded muzzle gives you suppressor or brake options down the road. This barrel is DPMS-compatible, which covers the vast majority of modern AR-10 builds. Ballistic Advantage backs every barrel with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when paired with match-grade ammunition.
Yes, it's fully DPMS-pattern compatible. The .750" gas block journal accepts standard low-profile gas blocks. Just keep in mind that Hanson barrels aren't designed for aftermarket piston kits, so stick with direct impingement systems.
The Hanson contour saves meaningful weight by tapering smoothly from the gas block journal to the muzzle instead of using a traditional shoulder. For a 16-inch .308 barrel, you're looking at measurable savings that make a real difference in handling without sacrificing the stiffness needed for accuracy.
QPQ is a specialized salt bath nitrocarburizing process that hardens the steel surface while protecting against corrosion. Unlike thick coatings, it doesn't change the barrel's dimensions, so your tolerances stay tight for consistency. It also improves wear resistance over the barrel's life.
Ballistic Advantage guarantees sub-MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition. That's measured as groups of 1 inch or tighter at 100 yards with either a 3-shot magazine-fed group or 5-shot single-loaded group.
| UPC | 819747024374 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BABL308019PQ |
| Length | 16" |
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