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Home Defense 16" 5.56 NATO AR-15 Build

With the Aero M4E1 Threaded Stripped upper receiver, Criterion 16" .223 Wylde Core barrel and BCM M-LOK 15" Modular Rail handguard.

Updated

10 of 12 core parts

currently running running the Streamlight light. for now

Shop the parts$3336.99(13/14 priced)

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
16"
Lower
Aero Precision

AR-15 Parts List(14 parts)

Est. Total
$3336.99
Lower Receiver
Aero Precision Stripped M4e1 Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Special Edition - Freedom
Assembly: Parts Kit
Platform: AR-15
Trigger Pin: .154
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Upper Receiver
Aero Precision M4e1 Threaded Stripped Ar-15 Upper Receiver - Sniper Grey Cerakote
Color: Sniper Gray
Receiver Type: M4E1
Assembly: Stripped
Platform: AR-15
Barrel
Criterion Barrels 16" .223 Wylde Core Phosphate/Chrome-Lined Midlength Barrel 1:8 Twist
Finish: Chrome
Caliber: .223 Wylde
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Barrel Length: 16
Twist Rate: 1:8
Coating: Phosphate
Handguard
Bravo Company Mfg M-LOK 15" Modular Rail, Black - MCMR15556BLK
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Handguard Length: 15
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Charging Handle
Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - Od Green
Latch Style: Extended
Hand: Ambidextrous
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Color: OD Green
Trigger
Geissele Automatics Llc Ar-15 Ssa-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
Type: Two-Stage
Platform: AR-15
Pull Weight: 1.5-5 lbs
Gas Tube
Aero Precision Gas Tube, Mid-Length - Melonite
Material: Steel
Finish: Nitride
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Gas Block
Aero Precision .936 Low Profile Gas Block, Aero Logo - Nitride
Gas Block Diameter: .936
Finish: Nitride
Mounting Type: Set Screw
Adjustable: No
Profile: Low Profile
Material: Steel
Muzzle Device
Huxwrx 556 Qd Flash Hider - 1/2x28
Type: Flash Hider
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Muzzle Device Type: Flash Hider
Suppressor
HUXWRX Flow 556K 5.56 NATO Flow-Through Suppressor (FDE) - 2159
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Color: FDE
Rifle Scopes
Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24mm FFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated ACSS-RAPTOR-5.56/.308
Objective Diameter: 24mm
Optic Series: SLx
Field View 100: 110.00 ft / High: 19.80 ft
Night Vision Compatible: No
Illuminated: Yes
Total Elevation Adjustment: 50 MOA
Reticle Color: Red
Moa Adjustment: 1/4 MOA
Total Windage Adjustment: 50 MOA
Exit Pupil Diameter: 9.00 mm / High: 4.00 mm
Eye Relief: 4.30 in / High: 4.00 in
Magnification: 1-6x
Reticle Type: BDC
Focal Plane: FFP
Battery Type: CR2032
Optic Tube Diameter: 30mm
Scope Type: LPVO
Color: Black
Optic Mount
American Defense Recon Straight Low Quick Detach 30mm Scope Mount - Titanium Lever - Black
Mount Type: Scope Mount
Color: Black
Height: Low
Mounting Interface: Picatinny
Tube Diameter: 30mm
Optic Tube Diameter: 30mm
Light
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000 Lumen Weapon Light with Tapeswitch
Mount Type: Rail Mount
Output: 1000 Lumens
Battery Type: CR123A x2
Material: Aluminum
Light Type: Flashlight
Estimated Build Total(13 of 14 parts priced)
$3336.99

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