Free Shipping & Free Returns*

FREE SHIPPING on Over 250,000 Products

Enjoy free shipping during the holidays! Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $49 to the contiguous 48 states, DC and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Enjoy Our Extended FREE RETURNS

We want to ensure that making a return is as easy as possible! With our Hassle-Free, Extended Holiday Returns, eligible orders placed from November 12, 2025 on will benefit from an extended return deadline (January 13, 2026 or 30 days after receipt of your order - whichever is later). We'll even cover the cost of return shipping. Learn more about our Return Policy.

Shopping Cart
Government Export Restriction Government Export Restriction
Government Restriction Government Restriction
Questions & Answers
Is this a high or low profile. I can't find that in the description anywhere.

jk, its a high. I think all M5 from aero are high

by wompusdude, Verified Owner, December 7, 2021
Are there specific handguards needed for this upper or will all the AR style aero precision handguards work? Expert Answer

The Aero Precision .308 Upper Receiver will only accept DPMS pattern high profile handguards (.210 Tang).

by Ethan, Gear Expert, January 11, 2023
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
Awesome upper by Eric, Verified Owner, June 7, 2022
I used a plain DPMS LR-308 style upper receiver for my first AR-10 (308) build and I don’t like it. It’s bulky and the forward assist sits in a really weird spot where it doesn’t engage the serrations and only pushes the bolt closed once it’s almost ...
Read More...
1/1 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review
3 of a kind by Dragonw4g, Verified Owner, January 14, 2020
I have 2 other rifles built with M5 uppers and lowers. Excellent quality in my opinion the best quality bang for the buck is Aero. The price on Optics planet is unbeatable. For your 308 or 6.5 builds any equal or better quality is going to be at leas...
Read More...
2/3 found this helpful
Most Recent Reviews
Nice stripped upper by Randall Ross, Verified Owner, April 16, 2025
Aero great quality and can’t go wrong with Aero or Ballistic Advantage. Optic Planet has always been good to deal with and great customer service over the years.
Most Recent Reviews
Review of Aero M5 Stripped upper by BWC REVIEW, Verified Owner, March 20, 2024
Replaced a previously used upper with this one, to fit the Aero FDE lower. Now a better fit and finish. Haven't shot with it yet, but looking to it.
Most Recent Reviews
Excellent Upper by Scrap, Verified Owner, January 18, 2023
I built a mostly Aero Precision AR-10 / LR-10 / M5 and I paired this with the Aero Precision lower receiver. On other AR-10 / LR-10 builds that I've done, sometimes there is gapping or things don't look as sharply put together as say a mil-spec AR-15...
Read More...
Most Recent Reviews
Fits perfect on my poly 80 lower no problem. But look out there are like 3 different variants of ar10 platform receivers. You don't want to have a high profile upper with a low profile free floating handguard as this will make it look ugly.
0/1 found this helpful
Read All 8 Reviews
2 Models Available
Color
All
Finish
All
Fabric/Material
All
Caliber
All
Search

made-in-usa-flag Made in USA

Help support American manufacturing! Marked models of this product have gone through rigorous review and been certified by the manufacturer as Made in the USA.

Product Info for Aero Precision .308 UPPER STRP FDE

The M5 .308 Stripped Upper Receiver is the perfect upper for your big bore rifle build. Forged from 7075- T6 aluminum, this stripped upper is precision machined to accept standard .308 components. Match this with our M5 .308 lower receiver for a solid and dependable fit.image

Specifications for Aero Precision .308 UPPER STRP FDE:

Manufacturer: Aero Precision
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Gun Model: M5
Additional Features: Works with standard AR15/M16 components, Stripped
Condition: New
Projectile Caliber: .308 Caliber
Weight: 8.35 oz
Barrel Length: 12.8 in
Country of Origin: USA

Features of Aero Precision .308 UPPER STRP FDE:

  • M4 Feedramps
  • .2795 takedown pin holes
  • Lazer engraved T-marks
  • DPMS High Profile (.210) Tang

Package Contents:

  • Aero Precision APAR308505C .308 UPPER STRP FDE

Aero Precision .308 UPPER STRP FDE Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Aero Precision M5 .308 Upper Receiver, STRP BLK, APAR308503C , MPN: APAR308505C , UPC: 815421021752 , Code: 29D-UPR-APAR-308505C
  • Aero Precision M5 .308 Upper Receiver, STRP BLK, APAR308503C , MPN: APAR308503C , UPC: 815421021738 , Code: 29D-UPR-APAR-APAR308503C

Aero Precision .308 UPPER STRP FDE Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • USED, Aero Precision M5 .308 Upper Receiver, STRP BLK, APAR308503C , MPN: APAR308505C-EDEMO , Code: 29D-UPR-APAR-308505C-EDEMO-IN-C
  • USED, Aero Precision M5 .308 Upper Receiver, STRP BLK, APAR308503C , MPN: APAR308503C-EDEMO , Code: 29D-UPR-APAR-APAR308503C-EDEMO-US-U
  • DEMO, Aero Precision M5 .308 Upper Receiver, STRP BLK, APAR308503C , MPN: APAR308505C-DEMO , Code: 29D-UPR-APAR-308505C-DEMO
  • USED, Aero Precision M5 .308 Upper Receiver, STRP BLK, APAR308503C , MPN: APAR308503C-EDEMO , Code: 29D-UPR-APAR-APAR308503C-EDEMO-IN-C
Compare (0)