This AR-15 semi automatic rifle from LWRC features a cold hammer forged spiral fluted barrel that dissipates heat better than conventional barrels, as well as reduces the overall weight of the rifle. The rifle is direct impingement gas operated, and equipped with ambidextrous control and an ambidextrous charging handle. Just add your sights or optic of choice and you're ready to go for duty, competition, varmint hunting or home defense.
Specifications and Features : LWRC ICDIR5BB16
5.56 NATO (accepts .223 Remington)
Direct gas impingement semi automatic
16.1" cold hammer forged spiral fluted barrel
1:7" twist
30 rounds capacity
Free float rail system
Ambidextrous controls and charging handle
Collapsible stock
Overall length 35.25"
Weight 6.7 lbs
Burnt Bronze
Caliber Dictionary
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The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
