Ballistic Advantage Performance Series BA Hanson 5.56 NATO Barrel

The Ballistic Advantage Performance Series BA Hanson is a mid-length gas system barrel designed for AR-15 platforms and chambered for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO. It is machined from Chrome Moly Vanadium (CrMoV) steel and finished with a QPQ corrosion-resistant treatment. The barrel uses a Hanson contour and includes an extended M4 feed ramp extension with a Nickel Boron coating for enhanced feeding reliability. Threaded at the muzzle with standard 1/2-28 threads, it fits common AR-15 components and mid-length gas systems.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Rate of twist is 1:7 for stabilization of heavier projectiles compatible with the chambering.
• Barrel material is Chrome Moly Vanadium (CrMoV) steel as machined from solid stock.
• Finish is a QPQ corrosion-resistant coating.
• Gas system uses a Mid-Length configuration suitable for AR-15 mid gas spacing.
• Contour/type is the BA Hanson profile.
• Muzzle threads are 1/2-28 to accept common muzzle devices.
• Barrel includes a Nickel Boron coated extended M4 feed ramp extension for improved feeding.
• Barrel weight is 1.563 lbs per the source data.
• Designed to fit AR-15 receivers and components.

This BA Hanson Performance Series barrel delivers the core mechanical and material attributes builders expect from Ballistic Advantage: durable CrMoV construction, a corrosion-resistant QPQ finish, and features oriented toward consistent feeding and reliability in mid-length AR-15 systems. Its combination of contour, gas spacing, and component compatibility makes it a practical choice for builders who prioritize dependable, well-specified parts for precision-minded AR projects.