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Wilson Combat has been turning out custom tactical AR-15s since the late '70s, and this 16-inch .300 AAC Blackout barrel carries that same reputation into your own build. It's machined from American-made 416R rifle-rated stainless steel on computer-controlled equipment, then finished with a hand-polished bore and feed ramps. That last step is the kind of attention you feel at the range, not just on the spec sheet, and it's a big part of why folks who've fought cycling and accuracy problems with cheaper barrels tend to stop tinkering once they bolt one of these on.
The numbers tell a clear story. You get a 1:7 twist, a 5/8-24 threaded muzzle with a precision crown, precision-button rifling with six grooves, and a bead-blasted stainless finish that keeps glare down and looks understated. It runs a pistol-length gas system on the Recon Tactical profile, with a 3/4-inch gas block journal dimpled for a set screw and M4-style feed ramps in the extension. The whole thing weighs right around 25.9 ounces, so it balances well on a general-purpose rig without turning your upper into a boat anchor.
This is the detail that trips up a lot of first-time Blackout builders. A pistol-length gas port on a 16-inch barrel sounds backwards, but .300 BLK burns its powder fast, and that shorter port gives subsonic loads enough pressure to reliably work the action. The payoff is smoother function across the board, whether you're running heavy subsonic loads through a can or switching over to supersonic when you need extra reach. It's a favorite setup for suppressed shooting and hog hunting, and the fast twist stabilizes everything from lighter supersonic bullets to those heavy 200-plus grain subsonics.
The 1:7 twist and optimized chamber make this a solid foundation for a precision Blackout upper, and the built-in flexibility means you can cut the barrel down later if your plans change. It's a barrel that rewards a careful build.
Yes. The pistol-length gas system is chosen specifically so subsonic loads generate enough pressure at the port to cycle the action reliably, while supersonic loads still run fine. That flexibility is one of the main reasons builders pick this barrel for a do-it-all Blackout upper, especially when running a suppressor.
.300 Blackout burns its powder quickly, so a shorter gas port keeps pressure high enough to work the bolt with lighter subsonic loads. It sounds counterintuitive on a full 16-inch barrel, but it's a proven approach that takes the least post-build tuning to get dependable function across different ammo types.
The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, which is the standard for .30-caliber muzzle devices and suppressor mounts. The gas block journal measures 3/4 inch and comes dimpled for a set screw, so pinning or clamping your gas block on is straightforward during assembly.
It's a popular setup for it. The 16-inch length wrings out extra velocity from supersonic loads for cleaner terminal performance at typical hunting distances, and the 1:7 twist stabilizes the heavier bullets .300 Blackout is known for. Paired with a suppressor and subsonic loads, it also makes a quiet close-range hog rig.
| UPC | 811826027047 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TR-300RCPG16RT7 |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 AAC Blackout |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 16" |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Barrel |
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