BATTLE ARMS DEVELOPMENT WORKHORSE-LT | .223 Wylde | 16″

The BATTLE ARMS DEVELOPMENT WORKHORSE-LT is a semi-automatic AR-pattern rifle built with a forged 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum receiver and a 16″ 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel finished in black nitride, chambered for .223 REM/5.56 NATO with a .223 Wylde barrel configuration. It includes a free-float 7″ M-LOK handguard with a full-length Picatinny rail at 12 o’clock, a matching 9310 steel bolt and an 8620 black nitride carrier, and upgraded controls such as an enhanced nickel Teflon trigger and improved takedown/pivot pins for tool-less breakdown. For optics, the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 is a versatile, sub-$1000 option that pairs well with this platform for both short-to-mid-range accuracy and rapid target acquisition.

Typical applications include range training and action shooting competition where reliability, modularity, and durable controls are priorities.

Product Specifications

• The barrel description is .223 Wylde.
• The barrel measures 16″.
• The caliber is .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
• The overall length is 43″.
• The listed weight is 6.70 lbs.
• The weight range is 13 lbs to 13.99 lbs.
• The rate of twist is 1:8″.
• The trigger is an Enhanced Nickel Teflon unit.
• The stock is an A2 Mil-Spec in Black.
• The handguard is a 7″ M-LOK free-float with a full-length Picatinny rail at 12 o’clock.
• The receiver is forged 7075-T6 aluminum.
• The barrel material/finish is 4150 chrome-moly steel, black nitride.
• The bolt is 9310 steel with an 8620 black nitride carrier.
• The capacity is 30 + 1.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• UPC: 810033786198.

The WORKHORSE-LT balances durable materials and upgraded controls for shooters who need a reliable, serviceable AR platform with modern ergonomics and accessory compatibility. Its short free-float handguard and robust barrel/bolt set make it suitable for frequent range use and competition formats where consistent performance and quick maintenance are valued.

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