Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" SS Splatter White 30-Round Rifle

The Great Lakes Firearms AR-15 .223 Wylde 16" SS rifle is a versatile, no-frills semi-automatic platform built for shooters who want accuracy and flexibility without paying for features they don't need. Chambered in .223 Wylde, it fires both standard .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—a genuine advantage if you reload or want ammo flexibility at the range. The 16-inch heavy barrel (HBAR) with 1:8 twist keeps groups tight while keeping the overall package handy at 33.25 inches and just 6.8 pounds, making it equally at home on the bench, in a hunting blind, or at a 3-gun match.

This is an honest work rifle. The upper and lower are both 7075 aluminum, the barrel is either stainless steel or 4150 chrome-moly nitride (check your specific serial range), and the Cerakote finish in splatter white is durable and distinctive. Full-length picatinny rail on the 15.25-inch aluminum handguard gives you mounting options for optics, lights, or other attachments. The gas system is carbine-length with a 0.750 black oxide gas block—a proven setup that runs clean and fast. Milspec trigger, milspec polymer grip, and a one-piece muzzle brake (6-degree forward, no Loctite needed) round out the package.

One 30-round magazine is included. There are no iron sights, so plan on mounting an optic or backup sights if you want them. This is the rifle for the shooter who knows what they want and doesn't want to overpay for factory refinements—it's a solid base for a hunting rifle, a dependable range gun, or a platform you can build exactly how you want it.

Key Features

• .223 Wylde chamber handles both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition
• 16-inch heavy barrel (HBAR) with 1:8 twist for tighter grouping
• 7075 aluminum upper and lower receiver
• Stainless steel or 4150 chrome-moly nitride barrel with 1/2 x 28 threads
• Full-length picatinny rail handguard for optics and accessory mounting
• Carbine-length gas system with 0.750 gas block
• Durable Cerakote splatter white finish
• Lightweight at 6.8 pounds, 33.25 inches overall
• Semi-automatic action with milspec trigger
• Includes one 30-round magazine and muzzle brake

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition does the .223 Wylde chamber fire?

The .223 Wylde chamber is designed to safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. This gives you flexibility in sourcing ammo and is useful if you reload or want options when shopping for deals at your local range.

Does this rifle come with sights or an optic?

No, this rifle ships with no iron sights or optic. The full-length picatinny rail on the handguard is ready to mount whatever optic system or backup sights you choose—giving you complete control over your setup.

Is the safety ambidextrous?

No, the safety is a standard (right-hand) configuration. Left-handed shooters should note this before purchasing.

What comes in the box?

The rifle includes one 30-round magazine and a muzzle brake. No optic, sights, or additional accessories are included—you get the rifle ready to shoot once you mount an optic and add ammo.