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Q&A for Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver — 15 Questions & 17 Answers

Name Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver (4.9)
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LanceO, guest, from ND, United States, asked on February 18, 2021

Can I use this upper receiver for my .450 Bushmaster build!

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 28, 2022

No. The Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver in .458 SOCOM takes only two caliber specific parts-a .458 specific bolt and barrel. It is designed to be used with only .458 SOCOM with an ejection port modified specifically for .458.

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Answered by Wilson Combat, Manufacturer from AR, United States, on April 16, 2021

This can work with with standard Mil-Spec forged lower receivers or Wilson BILLet-AR lower receivers and any standard AR barrel.

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on March 14, 2022

The Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver will work with an Aero Precision Forged Lower, if it has Mil-Spec dimensions.

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Tim, member, from MN, United States, asked on December 28, 2021

Will this WC billet upper receiver accept a 300 blackout barrel?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on January 25, 2022

Yes, the Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver will work for 300 Blackout.

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Abc123, guest, from NJ, United States, asked on November 12, 2021

Does this have the armor tough coating in black that Wilson combat offers?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on January 25, 2022

The manufacturer doesn't state that it does, but from my understanding all of the Wilson Combat receivers have the Armor Tough Coating.

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Kenneth, member, from CA, United States, asked on September 08, 2021

Does this receiver have a single feed ramp for .458SOCOM??

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on January 25, 2022

Yes, the Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver has a single feed ramp and modified ejection port for the .458 SOCOM.

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Scotty Wilson, member, from KY, United States, asked on March 30, 2021

Is this a standard 556 upper

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Answered by Kyle, member, from NC, United States, on July 30, 2021

Standard as in yes it will fit most lowers, yes.

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GT, member, from NJ, United States, asked on February 19, 2021

Can the .458 upper be used for standard bore AR-15 cartridges too (grendel, .556, x39 etc?)

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 29, 2021

No, you this is a big bore receiver.

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 14, 2021

This upper is not listed as 9mm, its either 5.56 or .458 socom.

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Dave, guest, from IL, United States, asked on November 26, 2020

Does this billet 458 upper have M4 feed ramps?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 07, 2022

Yes. The Wilson Combat AR-15 Billet Stripped Upper Receiver for .458 uses m4 feed ramps as well as some other specific features to .458 SOCOM like an Undersize bolt raceway for smoother chambering, improved feeding and enhanced recoil dynamics, and an ejection port modified for .458 SOCOM cartridge length.

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