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XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail XTS-CU-12BK Caliber: .223 Remington, Overall Length: 24.75 in, 34% Off w/ Free S&H

XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine Length, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK Handguard, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Black, XTS-CU-12BK
XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine Length, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK Handguard, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Black, XTS-CU-12BK
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XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine Length, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK Handguard, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Black, XTS-CU-12BK

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Caliber: .223 Remington Overall Length: 24.75 inBarrel Length: 16.5 inGas System Length: Carbine Length Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8 Threads per Inch: 1/2x28 Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider Finish: Nitride Color: Black Gun Model: AR-15 Condition: New Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 inHandguard Length: 12 inWeight: 29.6 oz

Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12BK

MPN: XTS-CU-12BK

UPC: 767820107233

List: $329.99Save 17%
$275.49

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Product Info for XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail

Our complete 16.5in AR15 5.56 upper comes FULLY ASSEMBLED with a 5.56 NATO barrel, capable of shooting both .223 and 5.56.image

*These XTS complete uppers do not include the Bolt Carrier Group.

Specifications for XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail:

Manufacturer: XTS
Caliber: .223 Remington
Overall Length: 24.75 in
Barrel Length: 16.5 in
Gas System Length: Carbine Length
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8
Threads per Inch: 1/2x28
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
Finish: Nitride
Color: Black
Gun Model: AR-15
Condition: New
Fabric/Material: Stainless Steel
Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 in
Handguard Length: 12 in
Handguard Style: Round Rail
Gun Rail: M-LOK
Gun Make: AR Platform
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Bolt Carrier Group Included: No
Charging Handle Included: MIL-SPEC
Weight: 29.6 oz
Magazine Included: No
Mount Type: M-LOK
Country of Origin: USA

Package Contents:

  • XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail
  • Anachor Upper Receiver
  • 5.56 NATO Barrel 16.5in
  • XTS Charging Handle
  • XTS Forward Assist
  • XTS Ejection Port Cover
  • 12in M-LOK
  • Black Gas Block
  • Gas Tube
  • Bird Cage Muzzle Brake

What firearm models does the manufacturer say XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail is compatible with?

The manufacturer says that XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail is compatible with AR-15

XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, XTS-CU-12BK , MPN: XTS-CU-12BK , UPC: 767820107233 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12BK

XTS AR-15 16in 223/5.56 Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Purple, XTS-CU-12PP , MPN: XTS-CU-12PP , UPC: 767820107271 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12PP
  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Silver, XTS-CU-12SL , MPN: XTS-CU-12SL , UPC: 767820107295 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12SL
  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Red, XTS-CU-12RD , MPN: XTS-CU-12RD , UPC: 767820107288 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12RD
  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Blue, XTS-CU-12BL , MPN: XTS-CU-12BL , UPC: 767820107240 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12BL
  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, OD Green, XTS-CU-12OD , MPN: XTS-CU-12OD , UPC: 767820107264 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12OD
  • XTS Complete Upper Receiver w/o BCG w/ 12in Rail, AR-15, 223/5.56, 24.75in, 16.5in, Carbine, 1-8 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK, Bird Cage, Black Nitride Finish, Bronze, XTS-CU-12BR , MPN: XTS-CU-12BR , UPC: 767820107257 , Code: 20R-UFH-ARW12R-XTS-CU-12BR
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