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Ballistic Advantage
Overview
The Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Upper Receiver is a stripped upper designed specifically for the AR-15 platform, featuring a sleek black finish. This upper receiver provides the essential foundation for your rifle, allowing you to customize your build with various components. It is commonly utilized in builds that incorporate a carbine gas system and chambered for 5.56 NATO, making it a versatile choice for both tactical and recreational applications.
Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Upper Receiver - Black
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Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Upper Receiver - Black ranked #232 of the 844 upper receivers builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #546 of the 2,053 upper receivers builders have added. Builds with this upper receiver are split between 5.56 NATO (58%) and 300 Blackout (21%), split between carbine-length (47%) and mid-length (29%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
It was hard to find in October 2026, in stock on only 8 of the 19 days we checked, and today none of the 4 retailers we track has it in stock right now. Listed prices start at $90.25 at KY Gun Company for when it comes back.
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Builds in the community that include the Ballistic Advantage Ar-15 Upper Receiver - Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 11 | $459.67 |
![]() | 8 | $1195.84 |
![]() | 14 | $770.37 |
![]() | 28 | $3037.17 |
![]() | 8 | $711.06 |
![]() | 14 | $1136.93 |
![]() | 32 | $2731.81 |
![]() | 13 | $960.88 |
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