Del-Ton Echo 316L Rifle 5.56mm 16-inch 30rd Optic Ready

Del-Ton Echo 316L Rifle (AR-style) — A semi-automatic rifle chambered for 5.56mm/.223 Rem and equipped with a 16-inch barrel and an optic-ready flat-top receiver. It provides a carbine-length gas system and standard AR-style controls for general-purpose use.

The Echo 316L is designed to serve as a straightforward AR-pattern rifle for range use, training, and general-purpose shooting where a 16-inch carbine configuration is desired. The flat-top A3 receiver accepts optics and the rifle ships optic-ready for direct mounting of aiming devices.

Key Features

• Chambered for 5.56mm / .223 Rem with a 30 + 1 capacity and one 30-round detachable magazine included.
• 16-inch lightweight 4140 melonite steel barrel with 1:9″ rate of twist and carbine gas system.
• A2 flash hider threaded on the muzzle; barrel finish is black manganese phosphate with melonite treatment under the low-profile gas block.
• Forged 7075 T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, A3 flat-top upper with white T-marks, hard coat anodized.
• Phosphated 8620 carrier assembly with Carpenter 158 bolt; carrier interior chrome lined; carrier key chrome lined and staked/ sealed with Grade 8 screws.
• Carbine-length handguards with aluminum delta ring and single heat shield.
• Mil-Spec M4 six-position adjustable synthetic stock, Mil-Spec buffer tube, and carbine buffer installed.
• Right-hand ejection and semi-automatic action suitable for AR-pattern accessories and controls.
• Included items: 1 x 30rd magazine, chamber flag, and a gun lock.

Specifications & Construction

Materials and finishes: 4140 steel barrel with melonite and manganese phosphate finishes; forged 7075 T6 aluminum receivers with hard coat anodized finish; synthetic A2 grip and synthetic six-position M4 stock. Operating method is a carbine gas system, semi-automatic action. Weight is approximately 5.8 pounds empty. Overall length is listed as 36.375 inches fully extended and 32.625 inches collapsed.

Compatibility & Intended Use

The Echo 316L is built on the AR-style (AR-15 pattern) platform and is optic-ready via its A3 flat-top upper. It accepts detachable AR-style magazines (one 30rd magazine included) and uses standard mil-spec buffer tubes and stocks. Typical setups include a primary optic on the flat top with iron or backup sights as needed for range use, training, or general-purpose configurations. Right-hand ejection is specified.