Hodge Defense 6mm ARC 14.5" Barrel - 416 Stainless Steel

Hodge Defense 6mm ARC 14.5" Barrel - 416 Stainless Steel

Experience tier-one combat heritage and precision ballistic capability with the Hodge Defense 14.5" 6mm ARC 416 Stainless Steel Barrel. Founded by former law enforcement officer and contractor Jim Hodge, San Antonio-based Hodge Defense Systems operates as the firearms industry's premier "silent professional"—dedicating approximately 80% of its production to Department of Defense (DOD) and non-commercial government contracts. This 14.5-inch barrel brings that exact duty-focused ethos and severe-use engineering to the commercial market, offering discerning marksmen an uncompromising foundation for an elite general-purpose or designated marksman rifle (DMR) build.

Engineered to unlock the full potential of the revolutionary 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge, this barrel maximizes long-range aerodynamic efficiency, high-velocity performance, and wind-bucking precision within a nimble AR-15 footprint. Precision-machined from premium 416 stainless steel with an aggressive 1:7 twist rate, it stabilizes heavy match projectiles to deliver relentless sub-MOA consistency and extended barrel life. Whether deployed in hard-use tactical roles or precision field matches, the Hodge Defense 6mm ARC barrel sets the gold standard for structural integrity and downrange accuracy.

Features

Superior 6mm ARC Ballistic Performance:
Engineered specifically for the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge, providing flatter trajectories, higher retained energy, and superior ballistic coefficient (BC) performance over standard intermediate calibers in an agile carbine platform.

Match-Grade 416 Stainless Steel:
Precision-machined from stress-relieved 416 stainless steel to deliver exceptional bore uniformity, match-grade accuracy, and enhanced thermal stability during sustained firing schedules.

Fast 1:7" Twist Rate:
Optimized to stabilize modern high-grain 6mm match and duty projectiles (such as 103gr to 108gr factory loads), ensuring pinpoint aerodynamic stabilization and consistent long-range dispersion.

Versatile 14.5" Footprint:
Provides the ideal balance of maneuverability, velocity retention, and balance—making it the prime candidate for a hard-use general-purpose carbine or a pinned-and-welded non-NFA operational rifle.

DOD-Vetted Quality Control & Lineage:
Manufactured under the strict quality assurance protocols established by Hodge Defense Systems for high-tempo government end users, guaranteeing supreme component longevity and unwavering operational reliability.

Standard 5/8x24 Thread Pitch:
Cut with precision 5/8x24 muzzle threads and a clean shoulder, ensuring concentric lockup and seamless compatibility with modern suppressors, muzzle brakes, and flash hiders.

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