Battle Arms Development Workhorse WORHORSE017 | 223 Wylde 16″

The Battle Arms Development Workhorse (WORHORSE017) is a modern sporting rifle built on a forged BAD-15 7075-T6 aluminum receiver with a free-float M-LOK handguard. It ships with a 16-inch 4150 chrome-moly barrel finished in nitride and a 1:8″ rate of twist; the rifle accepts detachable magazines and features a 6-position B5 Bravo adjustable stock. For a capable optic under $1,000 that pairs well for its intended roles, consider the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 for general duty applications and competition use.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 810033785351.
• The caliber is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The barrel length is 16 inches.
• The rate of twist is 1:8″.
• The barrel is described as 4150 chrome-moly medium profile.
• The handguard is a 15-inch Workhorse M-LOK free-float rail with Picatinny rail at 12 o’clock.
• The receiver material is 7075-T6 aluminum.
• The finish is nitride (black).
• The overall length is 36.2500 inches.
• The weight is 6.3 lbs.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds and the rifle uses a detachable magazine.
• The stock is a 6-position B5 Bravo adjustable in black synthetic material.
• The gas system is mid length.
• This item is made in the USA; shipping restrictions apply (no direct ship to California, Rhode Island, Washington; no sale to Illinois and Oregon).

The Workhorse is built with service-grade components and a durable nitride barrel and bolt group, making it suitable for sustained use in duty settings, competition, and serious range work. Its combination of a free-float M-LOK rail, adjustable stock, and a reliable gas system provides a stable platform for follow-up shots and accessory mounting options.