Ultralight. Adaptable. Precision-Tuned.
Engineered for serious shooters who demand agility without compromising accuracy, the .223 Wylde Pencil Profile Barrels from TRYBE Defense deliver exceptional performance in a lightweight configuration; ideal for operators who demand consistent execution without the bulk. Precision machined from premium-grade 416R stainless steel specifically formulated for precision rifle barrels, heat-treated and finished with a black nitride surface treatment; these barrels offer superior longevity under sustained use and harsh battlefield conditions. High quality coating application also reduces friction and carbon fouling, making cleaning easier and optimizing wear resistance.
Reduced outer diameter of the pencil profile minimizes barrel weight without compromising basic structural integrity, optimizing the rifle for low-fatigue carry and rapid target transitions. Streamlined profile geometry delivers a sleek, ultra-lightweight design ideal for fast handling and extended carry without fatigue — perfect for dynamic shooting environments.
A quality aftermarket barrel is the single most important upgrade you can make to increase the accuracy, consistency, and overall performance of your AR-15. Designed around the hybrid .223 Wylde chamber, this barrel safely accommodates both SAAMI .223 Remington and NATO-spec 5.56x45mm ammunition while offering tighter throat geometry for improved projectile alignment and repeatable accuracy, particularly when paired with match-grade ammunition.
All TRYBE Defense barrels undergo rigorous quality checks and are held to the highest of standards. Each batch of TRYBE Defense barrels is inspected nearly 70 times throughout the manufacturing process, to include 100% inspection of headspace to ensure compliance with SAAMI Specification. Each barrel is also air gauged after rifling and is held to .0002" concentricity of the bore.
The TRYBE Defense Pencil Profile AR-15 Barrel chambered in .223 Wylde is a professional-grade component designed to elevate the performance of any rifle it’s paired with. Invest in quality where it counts. Whether you're building an ultralight carbine for field use or a streamlined competition rifle, this barrel delivers enhanced mechanical precision, thermal management, and structural resilience — with the metallurgy and engineering to back it up.
Features:
- Compatible with .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO Ammunition
- .223 Wylde Combines the Leade Angle and External Dimensions of the 5.56 NATO with the Smaller Leade Diameter of the .223 Remington
- Tighter Leade Improves Bullet Alignment for Improved Shot-to-Shot Consistency and Tighter Groups
- Slim Contour Significantly Reduces Front-End Weight, Improving Maneuverability and Swing Speed
- Pencil Profile – Perfect for Dynamic Shooting, Hunting, or Lightweight Duty Rifles
- Constructed from 416R Stainless Steel, Offering High Tensile Strength, Corrosion Resistance, and Thermal Stability
- Ready to Accept Your Favorite 1/2x28 Muzzle Device
- M4 Feed Ramps for Reliable Cycling
- Interior and Exterior Black Nitride Surface Treatment to Achieve 60+ HRC Surface Hardness
- Barrel is Button-Rifled, Air-Gauged, and Headspaced to Match Grade Tolerances
- Rifling: 5R
- Twist Direction: RH
- Chamber: .223 Wylde
- Precision Machined in the USA
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- Finish:
- Nitride
- Fabric/Material:
- 41V50 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
- Caliber:
- .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm NATO
- Barrel Length:
- 16 in
- Barrel Profile:
- Pencil
- Gas System Length:
- Mid Length
- Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter:
- .625 in
- Threads per Inch:
- 1/2x28
- Barrel Twist Rate:
- 1-8
- Barrel Material:
- 416R Stainless Steel
- Flutes:
- No
- Gun Make:
- AR Platform
- Gun Model:
- AR-15
- Weight:
- 19 oz, 1.1 lb
- Gas Block Journal Size-Length:
- 1.1 in
- Gun Type:
- Rifle