Ballistic Advantage 556 11.3" Hanson Barrel (.625) - Performance Series

Performance Series

Performance Series Barrels

Ballistic Advantage is committed to providing products that meet, or exceed, the expectations of the most discerning customers. They stand behind that commitment. From the moment you unwrap one of their barrels, as you configure it with your receivers and handguards, and as you fire it on the range or in the field, they want you to experience the unique elegance and uncompromising quality crafted into every barrel.

This series was designed to meet three criteria: Durability, Reliability and Precision. Like the Modern Series, these barrels also use MIL-SPEC Chrome Moly Vanadium steel and are finished in corrosion resistant QPQ salt bath nitride, but the similarity ends there.

All Performance Series barrels feature Nickel Boron coated M4 feed ramp extensions. This slick finish reduces friction, ensures easy cleaning and keeps the action smooth no matter how hot or gritty the conditions.

Finally, at the business end you will find an 11 degree recessed target crown to ensure these barrels are capable of surgical precision.

This video describes the Performance Series:

BA Hanson

What is a BA Hanson?

The BA Hanson Barrel Series exemplifies the quality and accuracy you have come to expect from Ballistic Advantage. BA Hanson Profile barrels feature a shoulder-less design, symmetrically limiting barrel “whip” and allowing the barrel to quickly return to its home position. This is extremely beneficial for follow up shots at a high rate of fire or full auto fire. Lightweight feel without the lightweight limitations, it is truly ideal for how an AR-15 is designed to perform. These barrels include a salt bath nitride finished low-profile gas block and are pre-milled for the included coil pin.

Photo courtesy of Ballistic Advantage:

This is a video review of the BA Hanson barrel:

Accuracy Guarantee

Your Ballistic Advantage 556 BA Hansen Performance Series 11.3 Barrel w/ Lo Pro is Guaranteed to Perform!

Ballistic Advantage is committed to providing products that meet, or exceed, the expectations of the most discerning customers. They stand behind that commitment. From the moment you unwrap one of their barrels, as you configure it with your receivers and handguards, and as you fire it on the range or in the field, they want you to experience the unique elegance and uncompromising quality crafted into every barrel.

BA also stands behind their commitment to performance. All Ballistic Advantage barrels are guaranteed to give sub Minute of Angle (MOA) accuracy with match grade ammunition.1

If you are not completely satisfied with the form, fit, and finish of any of their barrels, please first consult the Troubleshooting Guide on their website. If you find that your BA barrel is not performing at the high standard of sub MOA accuracy, visit Contact  to discuss your concerns. Usually, their armorers are able to resolve any issues over the phone. If the issues are not resolved they ask that the barrel be sent to them for inspection.2 They will either correct the problem, replace the barrel, or reimburse the purchase price of the barrel.

1 BA defines sub MOA as a group size of 1 inch or under at 100 yards with a 3 shot magazine fed group, or 5 shot single loaded group.

2 The customer is responsible for the initial return shipping costs of the barrel. If any defects are found, BA will reimburse the shipping costs and either replace or refund the original purchase price of the barrel.