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Questions & Answers
CAN i GET THIS WITH A SHORTER HAND GAURD ? Expert Answer

This Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver only comes with this hand guard but you could buy a shorter Atlas hand guard separately.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, January 27, 2022
Will this work with a Gen 3 PSA lower Expert Answer

Yes, they are compatible.

by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, September 20, 2021
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
Great upper. Terrible description by BurnTheObedient, March 18, 2022
Optics Planet was quick to ship the upper. I received it way faster than I thought. So, thats good. However, regardless of the title, THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE UPPER! It does not come with a BCG or charging handle. Most other sites that sell complete up...
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5/7 found this helpful
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Awesome Upper by Txgreek Txgreek, January 30, 2023
Ok, I’ve owned multiple Aero 308 uppers and will highly recommend them to anyone. One thing you should know is that no one is 100 percent happy with what they get without doing their own personal modifications to it like Gas buster Charging Handle, H...
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3/3 found this helpful
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Excellent first impressions! by Tayy, Verified Owner, July 2, 2022
I bought this upper for a WIP build knowing Aero is a great quality to value company when it comes to uppers and lowers, but I wasn’t expecting the fit and finish to be *this* nice. It arrived in absolutely perfect condition, not a flaw to be seen. G...
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1/1 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review
Gas port needs tuning- by Kit, November 22, 2020
AR10 isn't for everyone. Especially shooters unused to gas-impingement troubleshooting. As any Range Safety office any they will tell you that it's not for everyone. Parts selection regardless of the manufacturer has to make sense. However even if yo...
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Helpful Negative Review
Gas Port Too Small by Matt, July 22, 2020
Furniture is great. Annoying that it didn’t come with a BCG or charging handle. I bought every other part from Aero Precision to make sure that I had a build that would work. After almost $1600 on all Aero parts, the rifle is VERY undergassed. No amm...
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Most Recent Reviews
.308 “complete” upper by Joe, Verified Owner, February 18, 2025
I’m a fan of the AERO platform,and highly recommend.only issue is ad states complete upper. Fine print says no BCG or charge handle. So. It really complete. Add $200 and I could have got straight from aero
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Product Info for Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard

Open up a world of possibilities with the Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard. This upper by Aero Precision features an ATLAS S-ONE handguard and a 5/8x24 threaded barrel, so you can add plenty of utility to your weapon. The Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver w/ DPMS Tang and ATLAS S-ONE Handguard comes with a quick disconnect sling socket at the 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 positions as well as a port door and forward assist, so you can customize your upper as you see fit. This combination is great for shooters looking to add a lightweight handguard to their current build. For a great way to make sure you are using some of the best gear the shooting industry has to offer, choose the Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard.image

Specifications for Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard:

Manufacturer: Aero Precision
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Barrel Length: 16 in
Gas System Length: Mid Length
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-10
Threads per Inch: 5/8x24
Handguard Type: Free-Float
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
Gun Model: M5
Condition: New
Fabric/Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 in
Gun Rail: Picatinny
Gun Type: Rifle
Gun Make: Aero Precision
Magazine Included: No
Mount Type: M-LOK
Projectile Caliber: .308 Caliber
Country of Origin: USA

Features of Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard

  • M5 Assembled Upper Features:
  • Forged from 7075 T6 aluminum
  • M4 Feedramps
  • .2795 takedown pin holes
  • Laser engraved T-marks
  • DPMS High Profile (.210) Tang)
  • Includes port door and forward assist
  • ATLAS S-ONE Handguard Features:
  • Front and rear picatinny rail
  • Eliminated center of top rail for weight reduction
  • Indexing grooves in 12:00 position for positive grip control
  • Quick disconnect sling socket at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions
  • Compatible with low profile gas blocks
  • 1.5in Inside diameter
  • 1.75in Outside diameter
  • Compatible with AR-308 Upper Recievers with a thread pitch of 1-7/16 x 16 along with a DPMS High Profile (.210) Tang Rail
  • Learn More about our NEW ATLAS S-ONE Hanguards
  • 16in .308 CMV Barrel Features:
  • Twist: 1 in 10
  • Threading: 5/8 x 24
  • Material: 416R Stainless Steel
  • Finish: Bead Blasted
  • Gas Block Journal: .750
  • Gas System Length: Mid-Length
  • Weight: 36 oz
  • DPMS Barrel Extension
  • HP and MPI Tested

Package Contents:

  • Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard

Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 12in M-LOK Handguard, Anodized, Flat Dark Earth, APAR538114M22 , MPN: APAR538114M22 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538114M22
  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 15in M-LOK Handguard, Anodized, Black, APAR538105M22 , MPN: APAR538105M22 , UPC: 840014609093 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538105M22
  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 15in M-LOK Handguard, Anodized, Flat Dark Earth, APAR538115M22 , MPN: APAR538115M22 , UPC: 840014609109 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538115M22
  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 12in M-LOK Handguard, Anodized, Black, APAR538104M22 , MPN: APAR538104M22 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538104M22

Aero Precision M5 16in .308 CMV Complete Upper Receiver with Flash Hider w/ ATLAS S-ONE Handguard Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 12in KeyMod Handguard, Anodized, Black, APAR538004P22 , MPN: APAR538004P22 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538004P22
  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 15in KeyMod Handguard, Anodized, Black, APAR538005P22 , MPN: APAR538005P22 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538005P22
  • Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 15in KeyMod Handguard, Anodized, Flat Dark Earth, APAR538015P22 , MPN: APAR538015P22 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538015P22
  • USED Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 15in M-LOK Handguard, Anodized, Flat Dark Earth, APAR538115M22, EDEMO1, Used, Condition Like New , MPN: APAR538115M22-EDEMO1 , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538115M22-EDEMO-RE-A
  • DEMO, Aero Precision M5 Complete Upper Receiver, 16in .308 CMV Mid Barrel, w/ATLAS S-ONE 15in M-LOK Handguard, Anodized, Black, APAR538105M22 , MPN: APAR538105M22-DEMO , Code: 29D-UFH-YM89K-APAR538105M22-DEMO
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