SKU: 965000311
UPC: 811826026040
MPN: TR-308RCIG16FT1
The Wilson Combat Recon Barrel .308 16 Fluted Intermediate Gas 1-11.25 is a match-grade AR-10 barrel built for shooters who want .308 Winchester performance in a compact, fast-handling package. At 16 inches with a fluted medium-weight profile, it splits the difference between a heavy bull barrel and a lightweight carbine tube, giving you a rifle that points quickly without giving up downrange consistency. Wilson Combat designed the Recon line as a do-everything platform for tactical training, hunting, and field work, and this barrel carries that same intent. It feeds the 7.62x51mm round and works in standard AR-10 pattern uppers.
The barrel is machined from Type 416R rifle-rated stainless steel with a matte bead-blasted finish, the same alloy used on precision match barrels for its tight grain structure and consistency. Precision button rifling sets the 1-11.25 twist, a rate chosen to stabilize the heavier .308 projectiles most shooters run for distance. The intermediate-length gas system (Wilson Combat spec: 13.2 inches) softens the impulse compared to a carbine-length port, which matters on a cartridge with this much pressure. Fluting cuts weight to 35.2 ounces while adding surface area for cooling and stiffening the contour against barrel whip during sustained fire. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 for standard .308 brakes and suppressors, and the M4-style feed ramps are hand-polished alongside the bore. A precision muzzle crown protects the rifling at the most critical point.
This barrel suits a builder assembling an AR-10 for hunting larger game, ringing steel at distance, or running a patrol-style rifle that needs to handle quickly. The 16-inch length keeps the rifle maneuverable in tight quarters while retaining enough velocity for honest .308 terminal performance. Pair it with a quality bolt carrier group, a 5/8-24 muzzle device such as a KeyMo muzzle brake, and the right rifle parts to complete the build. Once it's together, keep the bore in shape with a proper cleaning kit. Browse our full lineup of optics to top off the platform.
It uses a 1-11.25 twist produced with precision button rifling. That rate is well matched to the heavier .308 Winchester and 7.62x51mm bullet weights most shooters load for accuracy and longer-range work, giving reliable stabilization without over-spinning lighter projectiles.
The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, the standard pitch for .308 and 7.62 platforms. That lets you mount common muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressor mounts designed for the caliber without an adapter.
Wilson Combat spec sets this system at 13.2 inches. The intermediate length moves the gas port farther from the chamber than a carbine setup, lowering port pressure and smoothing the recoil impulse on a high-pressure cartridge like .308 Winchester. That helps with reliability and felt recoil during sustained fire.
The fluted exterior removes material to bring the barrel down to 35.2 ounces while adding surface area that speeds cooling. The flutes also stiffen the contour relative to a smooth barrel of the same weight, which helps maintain consistency through strings of fire.
It is built for AR-10 pattern uppers chambered in .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm and includes M4-style feed ramps. Confirm your upper and bolt are AR-10 .308 spec before assembly.
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