Great Lakes GL15223ORC | AR-15 .223 Wylde 16″ Wild Orchid

This Great Lakes GL15223ORC is a modern sporting rifle chambered in .223 Wylde with a 16-inch heavy barrel and Wild Orchid Cerakote finish. The rifle ships with a single 30-round magazine and is built on billet 7075 aluminum upper and lower components. For a durable optic that pairs well with this platform, consider a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 for versatile target work and mid-range accuracy under $1000.

Common uses for this rifle include precision-oriented target/practical shooting and varmint hunting where the .223 Wylde chambering offers flexibility with both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 702458690788.
• The action is Semi-automatic.
• The barrel measures 16 inches with a 1:8″ rate of twist and 1/2 x 28 muzzle threads and a nitride finish.
• The caliber is listed as .223 Wylde (shoots both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO).
• The feed ramps are M4.
• The exterior finish is Wild Orchid Cerakote.
• The receiver material is 7075 aluminum for both upper and lower.
• The gas system uses a 0.750 gas block with a carbine gas tube.
• The grip is Mil-spec polymer.
• The handguard is an Aluminum M-LOK unit with a full Picatinny rail section.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds and a 1x 30rd Magpul PMAG is included.
• A muzzle brake is included and is designed for 6 degrees forward wrench tightening.
• Sights: None are installed from the factory.
• The trigger is specified as Milspec with a 5.5–6 lb pull.
• Country of origin is listed as Made in the USA.

This GL15223ORC balances functional features for a modern sporting rifle with a distinctive Wild Orchid finish. The 1:8″ twist 16″ nitride-treated barrel and 7075 aluminum construction give it a solid foundation for accurate shooting with commonly available bullets suitable for the .223 Wylde chamber. Whether you plan to run this rifle on the range for precision drills or in field applications like varmint work, the package includes the core components needed to start shooting immediately.