Great Lakes GL15223SSB-CHY | GL-15 RIA | .223 Wylde | 16″

This Great Lakes GL-15 is a semi-automatic AR-style rifle chambered in .223 Wylde with a 16 inch heavy barrel and a Battleworn Black Cherry Cerakote finish. It ships with one 30-round magazine and a stainless or nitride-treated barrel option is listed in the source data. A low-power variable optic is a natural pairing for this platform; consider a 1-6×24 LPVO such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II or a Primary Arms SLx 1-6×24, both commonly available for well under $1,000. Suitable uses include precision-oriented range work and varmint/small-game field use.

Product Specifications

• The action is Semi-Automatic.
• The caliber is listed as .223 Wylde (shoots both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO).
• The barrel is a 16 inch 1:8 twist heavy barrel and is described as either 416R SS or 4150 CRMOV Nitride with 1/2 x 28 threads.
• The finish is Cerakote in a Battleworn Black Cherry pattern.
• The upper and frame are constructed from 7075 aluminum.
• The gas system uses a 0.750 gas block (Black Oxide) with a carbine gas tube.
• The handguard is a 15.25 Aluminum 6061 full Picatinny rail.
• The grip is Mil-spec polymer.
• The magazine capacity is 30 Round and 1 magazine is included.
• A muzzle brake is included and is designed to be 6 degrees forward when wrench tightened without Loctite.
• No iron sights are included; the rifle ships with no sights.
• The trigger is specified as milspec 5.5-6 lb pull.
• The overall length is listed as 33.25 and the weight is 6.8 lbs.
• The UPC is 638457789461.

This GL-15 combines familiar AR ergonomics with a heavy 16-inch barrel and a distinctive Cerakote finish, offering a platform that balances handling and sustained accuracy potential. The full-length Picatinny handguard and 7075 aluminum upper provide a stable mounting base for optics and accessories, while the .223 Wylde chambering gives flexibility with both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. Its configuration suits range-focused precision work and small-game/varmint field use for shooters who prefer a purpose-built AR platform with an upgraded aesthetic.