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Brownells Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly BRN-180
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- Caliber:
- .223 Wylde
- Overall Length:
- 16 in
- Barrel Length:
- 16 in
- Barrel Profile:
- M4
- Barrel Twist Rate:
- 1-8
- Muzzle Device:
- Three-Prong Flash Hider
- Finish:
- Nitride
- Color:
- Black
- Fabric/Material:
- 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Handguard Length:
- 15 in
- Gun Rail:
- M-LOK
- Gun Type:
- Rifle
- Gun Make:
- AR Platform
- Gun Model:
- AR-15
- Weight:
- 4.65 lb
- Condition:
- New
- Gas System Type:
- Short-Stroke Piston
- Threads per Inch:
- 1/2x28
Code: 67J-URC-BRUP223R-BRN-180
MPN: BRN-180
UPC: 050806112889
Product Info for Brownells Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly
Designed in conjunction with PWS & FM Products, the Brownells BRN-180 Complete Upper Receiver is inspired by the Armalite AR-180 of the 1960s. Developed as a successor to the original AR-15, the AR-180 was a civilianized version of the AR-18, itself an upgrade on the M16 platform. The BRN-180 incorporates many of the AR-18/AR-180 improvements - including its robust and reliable gas piston operating system. (Yes, the originators of the AR-15 / M16 eventually embraced a piston!)
Like the original, the BRN-180 bolt carrier rides smoothly on a PAIR of guide rods. The carrier is buffered at the rear by a built-in polymer buffer with a molded-in steel plate that captures the guide rods. The bolt replicates the original AR-180 bolt design, right down to its use of a standard AR-15 extractor.
Wait - we know what you're dying to ask. Yes, the BRN-180 upper receiver is fully compatible with any standard, mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver.
The 16" barrel is machined from extra-strong 4150 carbon steel, with a hard Nitride finish that really resists surface wear. The BRN-180 is chambered in .223 Wylde - for extra flexibility in ammo choice - with 1-8" rifling, so it handles both .223 Remington and military-type 5.56mm NATO ammo with equal aplomb. Up front there's a replica of the AR-180's unusual three-prong flash hider: the hemispherical bottom prong helps prevent the muzzle blast from kicking up a dust signature when shooting prone. Standard -28 tpi muzzle threads let you swap on a modern AR-15 muzzle device should you be bitten by the customizing bug.
The Brownells BRN-180 Complete Upper Receiver delivers a unique combination of "Retro" nostalgia and a robust, reliable, AR-15 platform with the latest 21st Century upgrades. It's proof that when you wait long enough, the old truly does become new again!
Features of Brownells Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly
- Ultra-reliable AR-180 piston operating system
- Compatible with current mil-spec AR-15 lowers
- Machined 7075 T6 aluminum receiver & handguard - hardcoat anodized finish
- 16" barrel with matte black Nitride finish
- .223 Wylde chamber
- Button rifled bore; 1-8" twist
- "-28 threaded muzzle
- Replica 3-prong AR-180 flash suppressor
- Molded polymer ejection port cover
- Total weight: 4.65 lbs
- Cartridge: 223 Wylde
- Finish: Black
- Length: 16
- Muzzle: 1/2-28
- Style: Complete
- Twist: 1-8
Package Contents:
- Brownells Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly
- Standard Piston Cup pre-installed
- Also included is a Suppressor Piston Cup
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- Brownells Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly, .223, 16 inch Barrel, 1/2-28 Muzzle, Nitride finish, Black, BRN-180 , MPN: BRN-180 , UPC: 050806112889 , Code: 67J-URC-BRUP223R-BRN-180