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Aero Precision M4E1 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Enhanced Upper Receiver Up to 10% Off w/ Free Shipping — 4 models
This upper receiver design was created to address long running issues with free float handguards that use the typical two bolt barrel clamp design.
The problem there is that most of those designs use a short proprietary barrel nut as the bearing sur...
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The Aero Precision M4E1 Enhanced Upper Receiver is great and the Aero Precision enhanced handguard fits it like a glove. There is no need to try and torque the barrel nut to the correct position to make the handguard align. Just torque the barrel nut...
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Good quality. Tolerances are nice and tight. Make sure you buy the right handguard if buying the handguard as these only take the Aero Precision enhanced handguard that are specific to this upper. Also having the screw pin for the coward assist inste...
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Exceeded my expectations for being a forged upper receiver. Not having to time a barrel nut for the gas tube is a bonus as well. Very light weight and feels like it has a fantastic finish on it. Matches up great on my Seekins SP223 lower as far as fi...
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Looking at the reviews of people having issues with the barrel nut and its associated tool that Aero includes had me a bit anxious. This build is now my 10 year old grandsons varmint rig. We chose the Proof Research 22 inch carbon wrapped 22 Nosler c...
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Product Info for Aero Precision M4E1 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Enhanced Upper Receiver
Aero Precision APAR600201AC M4E1 Enhanced Upper Receiver 223 Remington/5.56 NATO - The M4E1 upper receiver is a one-piece design combining the handguard mounting platform with the upper itself. It is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum with, M4 feedramps, .250 takedown pin holes, and supports barrels with a diameter up to 1". Included is a barrel nut and wrench, port door and forward assist. This model has a black hardcoat anodized finish. NOTE: This upper is not piston-kit compatible.