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Test .223 Wylde Mid-Length AR-15 Build

With the Aero M4E1 Threaded Stripped upper receiver, White Oak Armament 16" barrel and Aero 15" Atlas R-One M-LOK handguard.

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16 inch AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
.223 Wylde
Gas System
Mid-Length
Lower
Aero Precision

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16 inch AR-15 Parts List(11 parts)

Est. Total
$1395.53
Lower Receiver
Aero Precision M4e1 Stripped Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Black
Platform: AR-15
Trigger Pin: .154
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Assembly: Stripped
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Upper Receiver
Aero Precision M4E1 Threaded Stripped AR-15 Upper Receiver - Black Anodized - BLEM
Color: Black
Assembly: Stripped
Platform: AR-15
Receiver Type: M4E1
Barrel
White Oak Armament 16" Mid-Length Carbine Barrel
Barrel Profile: Match
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Finish: Stainless
Twist Rate: 1:7
Barrel Length: 16
Caliber: .223 Wylde
Handguard
Aero Precision 15" Ar-15 Atlas R-One M-Lok Handguards, Black
Gas System Length: Extended Rifle
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Color: Black
Handguard Length: 15
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Platform: AR-15
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Charging Handle
Radian Raptor Ambidextrous Charging Handle - Talon Safety Selector Combo - Radian Grey
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Color: Gray
Hand: Ambidextrous
Latch Style: Extended
Bolt Carrier Group
Trigger
Geissele Automatics G2S Two Stage AR-15 Trigger .154"
Platform: AR-15
Type: Two-Stage
Gas Tube
Spikes Tactical Ar-15 Gas Tube Melonite Mid-Length
Finish: Nitride
Material: Steel
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Gas Block
Aero Precision .750 Low Profile Gas Block, No Logo - Nitride
Adjustable: No
Profile: Low Profile
Material: Steel
Finish: Nitride
Gas Block Diameter: .750
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Buffer Tube
Aero Precision Ar-15 Enhanced Carbine Buffer Kit W/ H3 Buffer
Buffer Tube Type: Carbine
Color: OD Green
Assembly: Buffer Only
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Estimated Build Total
$1395.53

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