Chambered for 5.56x45 NATO, originally derived from .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO is the standardized and most popular cartridge developed for the AR-15 platform. Utilizing a .22 Caliber projectile, the low mass, high-velocity cartridge allows superior weapons handling with manageable recoil and high accuracy. With a wide variety of ammunition choices on the market, 5.56 NATO chambered AR-15s are 'multi-caliber' and can reliably fire both 5.56x45 NATO and .223 Remington cartridges.
Included Is A 16" 5.56 NATO Barrel From ELD Performance As Part Of Their Alpha Series. Made From 416R Stainless Steel, This Barrel Has A 1/2x28 Thread Pitch And A 1-8 Twist Rate.
Included Is A Midwest Industries 1/2x28 2 Chamber Muzzle Device. This Muzzle Device Has A Tool Steel Construction With A Phosphate Finish.
Built On An Upper Receiver Forged From 7075-T6 Aluminum. This Stripped Upper Is Precision Machined To Mil-spec M16/M4 Specifications And Features M4 Feedramps.
Included Is A Premium 12" M-Lok Handguard. This Handguard Allows You To Comfortably Grip Your Rifle In A Variety Of Shooting Positions And Securely Mount A Variety Of Accessories.