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Backup build

Backup 5.56 NATO AR-15 Build

With the Cross Machine Tool Ultra upper receiver, Noveske CHF Chrome Lined barrel and Daniel Defense MFR XL Free handguard.

Updated

9 of 12 core parts

for a duty rifle. swapped in a Magpul stock

Shop the parts$4492.27(17/18 priced)

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
16"
Lower
American Defense

AR-15 Parts List(18 parts)

Est. Total
$4492.27
Lower Receiver
American Defense Manufacturing Ar-15 Uic Stripped Lower Receiver Ambidextrous
Controls: Ambidextrous
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Assembly: Stripped
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Style: Billet
Upper Receiver
Cross Machine Tool Ultra Precision AR-15 Billet Upper Receiver - No Forward Assist
Assembly: Stripped
Platform: AR-15
Receiver Type: Slick Side
Barrel
Noveske CHF Chrome Lined Switchblock 5.56 Barrel 16in Light Recon Wrench Headspaced Bolt 0
Barrel Length: 16
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Barrel Profile: Lightweight
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Coating: Chrome Lined
Handguard
Daniel Defense Mfr Xl Free Float Ar-15 Handguard - M-Lok - 15"
Gas System Length: Extended Rifle
Platform: AR-15
Construction Type: Free-Float
Color: Black
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Handguard Length: 15
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Charging Handle
LMT AR-10 / SR-25 Ambidextrous Charging Handle
Hand: Ambidextrous
Platform: AR-10
Bolt Carrier Group
Trigger
Geissele Automatics Llc Ar-15 Ssa-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
Type: Two-Stage
Platform: AR-15
Pull Weight: 1.5-5 lbs
Foregrip
Fortis SHIFT Vertical Grip - M-LOK
Grip Type: Vertical
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Safety
Strike Industries Ar-15 Ambidextrous Safety Selector Switch - Red
Type: Ambidextrous
Color: Red
Material: Aluminum
Magazine Release
CMMG ZEROED Ambi Mag Catch and Button Kit Mk9 Radial Delayed Blowback
Type: Ambidextrous
Button Style: Standard
Color: Black
Trigger Guard
Timber AROTGBL AR Oversized Trigger Guard Black
Trigger Guard Style: Oversized
Color: Black
Takedown Pin
Forward Controls Design Extended Takedown Pins
Pin Style: Extended
Material: Stainless Steel
Pin Type: Pin Set
Stock
Magpul Ar-15 Str Stock Collapsible Commercial Blk
Tube Spec: Commercial
Material: Polymer
Color: Black
Stock Type: Collapsible
Buy at Brownells
End Plate
Strike Industries Ar Enhanced Castle Nut and Extended End Plate - Black
Type: Enhanced
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Buffer Tube
Bravo Company Manufacturing Mk2 Recoil Mitigation System - Mod 1 - T2
Assembly: Buffer Only
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Optic
Eotech 3x30.5mm x 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sight - HHSGRN
Optic Type: Holographic
Reticle Color: Green
Mounting Interface: Picatinny
Color: Black
Buy at MidwayUSA
Estimated Build Total(17 of 18 parts priced)
$4492.27

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