The Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .350 Legend with a 16-inch barrel and Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish. The .350 Legend caliber is compatible with standard AR-15 lower receivers and is legal for deer hunting in states that restrict straight-wall rifle cartridges. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: AR-15 
• Caliber: .350 Legend 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches (1:10 Twist) 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (includes 1 magazine) 
• Finish: Cerakote in Flat Dark Earth 
• Frame Material: Aluminum 7075 
• Weight: 6.4 lbs 
• Overall Length: 33.25 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

The 16-inch barrel has a 1:10 twist rate, which stabilizes the .350 Legend projectile across the bullet weight range available for this caliber. The modified M4 feed ramp and carbine gas system with a black oxide gas block are set up for reliable cycling. A muzzle brake directs gases forward to reduce felt recoil. The full Picatinny rail handguard accepts optics and accessories throughout its length. The mil-spec polymer grip is standard AR geometry. 
 
At 6.4 lbs and 33.25 inches overall, the rifle is compact and light for a .350 Legend platform. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Deer hunting in straight-wall restricted states: .350 Legend is legal where bottleneck rifle cartridges are prohibited; 5-round magazine aligns with hunting regulations in many states 
• General hunting and range use: 6.4 lbs is manageable for all-day carry 
• Home defense: semi-auto action and compact overall length suit defensive scenarios

The Great Lakes AR-15 in .350 Legend is most discussed in the context of hunting, specifically deer hunting in states that require or favor straight-wall cartridges. Owners appreciate that it delivers more reach and energy than pistol-caliber carbines while fitting within legal restrictions. The .350 Legend's manageable recoil compared to .450 Bushmaster or .458 SOCOM comes up as a practical advantage.

The FDE Cerakote finish gets positive remarks for appearance and environmental durability.

The most consistent criticism is around .350 Legend ammunition availability and cost compared to .223/5.56 or common deer rifle calibers. Buyers who didn't account for this find it a recurring frustration. Build quality and reliability discussions are generally positive, though some owners compare it to other AR-15 manufacturers and have varying opinions on fit and finish at this tier. Semi-auto availability for deer hunting is seen as an advantage in hunting communities that discuss it.