Upgrade your AR-15 build with the Green Mountain 5.56 AR-15 Barrel 16″ M4 Phosphate. This precision-engineered barrel delivers reliable performance and exceptional durability for tactical, competition, or recreational shooting.
Key Features and Benefits
- Chrome-Lined Bore and Chamber: Provides superior resistance to wear and corrosion, extending barrel life even with high-volume shooting and harsh conditions.
- Phosphate Finish: Offers a rugged, non-reflective exterior that protects against rust and oxidation while maintaining a professional tactical appearance.
- M4 Profile Design: Balances weight and strength for improved handling and reduced fatigue during extended use.
- 1:7 Twist Rate: Optimizes stabilization for a wide range of 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition, including heavier projectiles for enhanced accuracy at distance.
- Carbine-Length Gas System: Ensures smooth, reliable cycling with standard AR-15 components and buffer systems.
Technical Specifications
- Barrel Length: 16 inches
- Cartridge Compatibility: 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington
- Barrel Profile: M4
- Gas System: Carbine
- Gas Block Journal: 0.750 inches
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Threading: 1/2×28
- Finish: Phosphate with Chrome Lining
- Platform: AR-15
- Weight: 31.8 ounces
Why Choose This Green Mountain Barrel?
Built to mil-spec standards using high-quality 4150-series chrome-moly vanadium steel, this barrel addresses common shooter concerns like premature wear, inconsistent accuracy, and compatibility issues. The M4 feed ramps promote reliable feeding with various magazine types, while the standard threading allows easy attachment of flash hiders, muzzle brakes, or suppressors. Its carbine gas system and balanced profile make it an ideal choice for building or upgrading a versatile 16-inch AR-15 rifle that performs consistently in the field or at the range.
Whether you’re assembling a new upper or replacing an existing barrel, this Green Mountain model offers proven quality and precision without unnecessary extras.

