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Q&A for Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver — 20 Questions & 25 Answers

Name Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver (4.9)
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Jeff, member, from OH, United States, asked on March 22, 2022

This takes the larger 308 barrel nut , correct ?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on March 31, 2022

Yes, the Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver takes the larger barrel nut. The Aero Precision M5E1 Handguard Barrel Nut located at the link below will work if you plan on using an M5E1 handguard.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/aero-precision-m5e1-handguard-barrel-nut.html

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 18, 2021

It should be compatible.

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on January 17, 2022

The barrel nut here should be compatible with this upper:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/aero-precision-m5e1-handguard-barrel-nut.html?_iv_code=29D-BAN-M5HGBNTS-APRH308910
Email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com for more information.

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DIESEL, guest, from NM, United States, asked on March 04, 2018

Is this ArmaLite or DMPS style?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 02, 2018

It is a DPMS high profile type upper receiver.

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Marty, member, from KS, United States, asked on December 12, 2022

Will this take a wilson combat 308 win barrel?

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Answered by Aero Precision USA, Manufacturer from WA, United States, on February 08, 2023

Yes, as long as the Wilson Combat barrel has a DPMS style barrel extension.

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Chetsky, guest, from TN, United States, asked on November 29, 2022

BCG and charging handle are bought separately?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 06, 2022

Correct. The Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver will not include a BCG or charging handle.

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Alexandros, member, from Greece, asked on November 24, 2022

Is it legal to be shipped outside of the us (Greece) specifically?

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Answered by Aero Precision USA, Manufacturer from WA, United States, on December 15, 2022

This item may be regulated for export by the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please see Optic Planet’s Export Policy prior to placing your order: https://www.opticsplanet.com/export.html

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PJ, member, from WA, United States, asked on September 29, 2022

Will this fit a palmetto state KS-47 Lower? And does this fit a 7.62x39 bolt?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on October 06, 2022

The Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver will not work with a PSA KS-47 Lower and will not work with a 7.62x39 BCG. The PSA KS-47 is a proprietary system and only work with PSA KS-47 upper receivers.

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KaosKontrol, member, from TX, United States, asked on September 05, 2022

Does this upper come with the BCG or will I have to get one separately?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on September 16, 2022

The Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver does not come with a BCG, charging handle, or barrel assembly.

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dp17402, member, from PA, United States, asked on May 21, 2022

Please confirm this will match up with my DPMS lower receiver(308/7.62) lower?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on May 31, 2022

The Aero Precision M5 .308 Assembled Upper Receiver will fit a DPMS AR10 lower receiver.

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