Great Lakes GL15223B-ALM | GL-15 RIA | .223 Wylde | 16 in

The Great Lakes GL-15 RIA (GL15223B-ALM) is a modern sporting rifle built around billet 7075 aluminum upper and lower receivers with a 16-inch nitrided .223 Wylde barrel and a 15.25″ M-LOK aluminum handguard. It ships with one 30-round PMAG and features mil-spec controls, a mil-spec polymer grip and a 6-position collapsible stock. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform, consider the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24—a versatile low-power variable optic suited to both short-range rapid engagements and precision at moderate distances.

This rifle is appropriate for precision target work and range training, as well as varmint or small-game hunting where a lightweight, flat-shooting .223-platform is suitable. It does not ship directly to certain restricted states per manufacturer notes.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO (.223 Wylde).
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The barrel length is 16 inches with a 1:8″ rate of twist.
• The upper and lower are machined from 7075 aluminum (billet).
• The handguard is a 15.25-inch aluminum M-LOK design.
• The finish is described as battleworn / Cerakote.
• The gas system uses a 0.750 gas block with carbine gas tube.
• The rifle includes one 30-round Magpul PMAG.
• The muzzle device is a muzzle brake included (designed to be tightened 6 degrees forward).
• The trigger is mil-spec, approximately 5.5–6 lb pull.
• Sights are listed as none.
• The stock is a 6-position collapsible design with a polymer recoil pad.
• The grip is a mil-spec polymer grip.
• Other features include billet upper/lower and a nitride finished barrel.
• The UPC is 638457789416.

The GL-15 RIA is built with practical, serviceable components and a finish intended to resist wear in regular use. Its 16″ nitrided barrel and .223 Wylde chamber give it ammunition flexibility and consistent accuracy for range work or field use. The included PMAG and M-LOK handguard make it a functional starting point for optics and accessory choices.