The (GEN 2) STRETCH 16 Phantom AR15 Barrel is top of the food chain when it comes to premium AR15 barrels. The Phantom features check fluting in the front and straight flutes in the back. These distinctions aren't just for show. The design shaves weight and aids in cooling. This is a custom, hand-lapped, precision AR15 barrel and it happens to be the barrel of choice for a large number of competitive shooters and law enforcement agencies. Its guaranteed accuracy and soft shooting appeal can’t be denied. The STRETCH 16's Intermediate Length gas system is approximately 2" longer than the Mid Length gas system and approximately 1.5" shorter than Rifle Length gas systems. The longer the gas system, the softer shooting the rifle is. The STRETCH 16 Precision AR15 Barrel one of the softest shooting and most versatile AR15 barrels on the market. Phantom barrels include a intermediate length Gas Tube and thread protector.
*Hand Lapping is a process that deposits lead evenly inside the barrel which smooths the bore and eliminates the need for a lengthy break-in process. A smooth bore is by all definitions a more accurate bore.
*Be wary of cheap imitations and copies- If it doesn't say STRETCH 16, it is not one of our custom world class barrels.
After an initial break in the barrel stacked a 5 round group in 1/2 MOA @ 75 yards. The extended gas system coupled with a good break and adjustable gas block has made my AR recoil next to nothing with easily being able to have quick follow up shots. All around great barrel. Todd Powers on Dec 12th 2023
I have just completed my 1st full season of 3 gun and PCS tactical rifle competition with the Stretch 16 Phantom Elite barrel and my accuracy is even better after a full season of high-volume shooting, My Stretch 16 barreled rifle can shoot sub-MOA with 62,69, and 77 grain bullets out to 600 yards. It's unbelievable what it has done for my confidence as a shooter since I can always count on the Stretch 16 barrel to deliver amazing accuracy. Thank you Mark for supporting the 3-gun community and giving shooters the highest quality products a competitor could ask for with superior performance. Stretch 16 barrels are top tier barrels for any serious shooter who looks for soft shooting and outstanding accuracy. Get the best with Stretch 16 Precision. James Lestina on Nov 5th 2023
I recently bought the Phantom red 223 Wylde barrel for my competition AR 15 build and it looks great under the carbon fiber hand guard, after initial break in it shoots sub MOA at 100 yards with 62 and 69 grain HPBT ammunition. This is a very nice barrel for anything you need to build your next project rifle with. James Lestina on Oct 16th 2022
Lew with stretch precision is amazing I need a barrel fast for my first 3 gun comp and talked to lew and he had a barrel to me writhin 2 days and the fit and finish of the barrel was amazing and when I got it installed the barrel shoots flawless put 200 rounds thru first day with it and kept tight groups at 200 yards and had no malfunctions I'm looking to buy another one for a precision rifle I'm building and lew was incredibly helpful talking to me on install on barrel and advice on future build thank you lew for everything Michael Messinger on May 10th 2017
This is my favorite barrel! It shoots lights out and is so cool looking that I switched out my hand guard so you could see more of it. The red finish is definitely a head turner. Shipped super fast... I think I received it 2-3 days after ordering. Eliot on Mar 1st 2017
STRETCH Precision guarantees its barrels against defects and provides customers with a gold standard accuracy guarantee.