Palmetto State Armory 18" 223 Wylde w/1x8 Vortex Strike Eagle

Running my PSA 18" 223 Wylde with a 1x8x24 Vortex Strike Eagle (Christmas Present!) for the first time. This rifle LOVES 62 grain, next, I need to try 68 and 77 grain! The optic is awesome, love the glass and the reticle.

The barrel is excellent - a proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium made by FN that is referred to as "Machine Gun Steel" by virtue of its required use in FN's M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in .223 Wylde, with a 1/8 twist, M4 barrel extension, and a Rifle-length gas system. This 18" A2 profile barrel is Mil-spec phosphate coated, High Pressure tested and Magnetic Particle inspected. The barrel is finished off with a 15" PSA Lightweight M-Lok free float rail and an A2 flash hider.