Nearly two decades of building the finest custom tactical AR rifles have given us the insight to develop a comprehensive line of stainless steel, match grade barrels that offer superior accuracy, reliability, and longevity for your next custom AR rifle project.
All Wilson Combat Match Grade AR barrels are precisely crafted of the finest American-made 416R rifle rated steel on computer controlled equipment to our exacting list of technical specifications. These proven barrels feature a hand-polished bore and feedramps and then complete a rigorous final inspection process that ensures your new barrel will meet your most demanding expectations. All barrels feature crisp CNC markings, precision muzzle crown and a chamber and gas port optimized for reliability.
.243 Winchester
This extremely popular .308-based hunting round is ideal for varmints and medium-size North American game and medium range target shooting. The .243 Winchester has a very flat trajectory and is very suitable for recoil sensitive shooters.
Wilson Combat Ranger Profile Barrels
When light weight, fast-handling and Wilson reliability is what you demand in your next carbine, you need a Ranger. The lightweight barrel taper shaves almost seven ounces off our Recon model and converts your AR into an easy to carry rifle for long days in the field without any loss in practical accuracy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Chamber | .243 Winchester |
Feed Ramps | M4 Style |
Finish | Matte Bead-Blasted Stainless |
Gas Block Seat | .750" Diameter by .920" Length - Dimpled for Set Screw |
Gas System | Intermediate-Length (Wilson Combat Only 13.25") |
Length | 16" |
Material | Stainless Steel, Type 416R, Barrel Grade |
Muzzle Threads | 5/8" x 24 |
Profile | Ranger |
Rifling | 1:10, Precision Button Rifling |
Weight | 34.8 oz. |
NOTE: Use in conjunction with Lo-Profile Gas Block for best reliability.
Get your new barrel in your favorite Armor-Tuff® color with our Armor-Tuff® Barrel Upgrade
Wilson Combat AR Barrel Service Policy
Because of the nature of the AR parts business and varying pressures of commerically available ammunition, Wilson Combat cannot guarantee function in customer built AR rifles. We recommend all components be installed by a competent rifle-smith.
If you assemble a firearm with Wilson Combat components and it fails to function, you first need to check the fit of the barrel to the gas block and the overall condition of your rifle's gas system/bolt carrier group to ensure your system isn't leaking gas. As buffers and springs play a role in overall reliability, the use of an aftermarket style buffer system is not recommended. When using an adjustable gas block, reliability is best achieved at the fully open setting without any gas port restriction.
Wilson Combat will not troubleshoot customer built firearms/uppers.
If you feel a Wilson Combat component is defective, please return the component only to us using our Return Form. Shipping to Wilson Combat is the responsibility of the consumer.
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Low Rating bc Properitary Gas Tube Should be Included | 2/28/2021 |
Would rate the barrel 5*. Just got it on the range only to learn that WC's "Intermediate" 13.25" length gas tube is not the same as the standard mid-length. My fault for not catching this in their specs, but after researching, I'm not the only one caught off guard. WC - PLEASE CHARGE $20 AND INCLUDE ANY PROPRIETARY COMPONENTS. Of course, the 13.25" tube is out of stock.....ugggh!! | ||
- Dave Flipse, KS | ||
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Shooter! | 12/30/2019 |
After break-in, I shot a 5 shot .75 moa group with 95 grain Federal Fusion. I love this barrel and couldn’t be happier! | ||
- Denny T, TX | ||
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.243 Winchester Ranger barrel | 7/19/2019 |
This is the absolute best barrel I have ever purchased. Every bullet hole touches. Half inch group or less. Beautiful barrel! Cant say enough about the quality and workmanship of this barrel! 100% satisfied | ||
- James, TX | ||