RTR .223 Wylde 16" AE Direct Thread Barrel
These barrels have been asked about countless times—so here it is: your chance to pick up a .223 Wylde Direct Thread AE barrel.
This isn’t our first AE direct thread barrel, and there’s a reason we keep making them. No collar system, no muzzle device—just thread on your legendary AEM5, 5K, 30, or 30K and get to shooting.
With a heavy profile and a .936" gas block journal, it’s built to run hard. Concerned about weight? Add fluting to lighten things up while maintaining strength. Chambered in .223 Wylde, it gives you the best of both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO in one precise, versatile barrel.
Don’t sleep on it—these won’t stay on the shelf long.
- 16" in length
- Intermediate Gas System (Gas Tube Included)
- .223 Wylde Chamber
- Weight: 50.1 oz
- 1:7 Twist Rate
- Button Rifled Match Grade SS Blank
- .936" Gas Block / Heavy Contour
- AE Direct Threads with a 11° target crown
- Six Fluting Options (SDM Straight, SDM Spiral, SDM Diamond, Straight, Spiral, and Diamond)
- Multiple Finish Options to choose from
- 13.375" Max Length Rail
Adding fluting or Cerakote to your barrel? Expect a 1-4 week turnaround for precision work and coating perfection.
For Cerakote Flutes Polish OD finish option, specify your desired Cerakote Color/Code in the checkout notes.
