Gear Review: Ballistic Advantage Hanson Profile Barrel for Plinking

By Frank Melloni

Upgrading an AR-15 barrel is simple enough to even do at the range. The author tested two of these barrels in the same day with very little downtime between both runs. (Photo: Frank Melloni)
Sometimes a trip to the range is all business. Zeroing a rifle or practicing technique. But other times you just need a cathartic experience. Some good old-fashioned, plinking fun where round counts and rapid fire don’t really matter.
For many, the term “plinker” applies to an inexpensive .22-caliber rifle, but AR-15s chambered in standard .223/5.56 are also becoming popular choices. Simplicity in design and versatility make it a perfect candidate. Wanting a dedicated plinker, I modified my AR with the Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16-inch Hanson Profile Barrel.
The Hanson Profile Barrel
Sporting a mid-length gas system and chambered in .223 Wylde, this barrel features a multitude of impressive qualities, created specifically to maintain accuracy even under extreme conditions. Constructed from 416R stainless steel with a bead blasted finish, the barrel features NiB coated extended feed ramps, 11-degree recessed target crown and is HP and MPI tested. As if that wasn’t enough, it also comes with a sub-MOA guarantee with match ammunition and a pinned gas block.
The Ballistic Advantage Hanson Profile Barrel

Source: Guns.com