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Questions & Answers
Will this latch fit AR-10 charging handles, specifically DPMS LR-308 type handles?

Yes. Have put them on my 243, 6.5CM, 308

by Coyotegunner, Verified Owner, October 14, 2021
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
This is Perfect for the SIG716i Charging Handle. After finding out the hardway (lol) of my Sig Sauer Proprietary charging handle and its compatibility with other charging handles, I ordered this large Charging Handle Replacement Latch! It works great...
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Yankee Hill Charging Handle Latch by Marc Anthony, Verified Owner, October 11, 2016
Nice item, well made, fits perfectly, a little tough to install without a extra hand. Could be painted or coated with correct Black color. Will be buying more of these for future builds. There are a lot of extended latches out there but hard to beat ...
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2/3 found this helpful
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YHM charging handle latch by Rich, Verified Owner, August 2, 2015
I purchased a Yankee Hill machine charging latch. I wish I would have purchased one years ago. First of all it's very easy to install if you have the right tools. It has plenty of serrated edges to give you a good grip and long enough to make it easy...
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Great, but not as picture shows by Jarrod, April 28, 2017
Works great as expected of a YHM product, however the picture shows this as a grey steel piece and the product was black and coated. Overall this is perfect if you have a magnified scope on your rifle. This allows for easy one handed (left) racking ...
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Most Recent Reviews
Great replacement by PeterPan, Verified Owner, April 22, 2025
I have a few of these now. The machine work is great. No sharp edges, no potential snag point. I find basic charging handles for $10 and buy these for $17 and I save $20 over some basic extended handle manufacturer.
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Yankee hill charging handle latch by Devan, Verified Owner, February 28, 2024
Looks good, works great.. a little bit bigger than I expected or wanted but overall ��
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Gun Model: AR-15 Condition: New

Code: YHM-CGH-YHM-281

MPN: YHM-281

UPC: 816701018547

List: $40.99Save 41%
$23.99

Product Info for Yankee Hill Machine Charging Handle Replacement Latch YHM-281

Replacement latch for AR-15 charging handle allows you to access your charging handle with ease. Latch features extra surface area to reach for. Made from steel and has a matte black Melonite finish. Latch only; does not include roll pin or charging handle.image

Specifications for Yankee Hill Machine Charging Handle Replacement Latch YHM-281:

Mfg Item Num:  YHM-281
Type:  ACCESSORIES - GUN ACCESSORIES - GUN PARTS
Master Model Header:  Charging Handle Replacement Latch

Yankee Hill Machine Charging Handle Replacement Latch YHM-281 Orderable Models

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  • Yankee Hill Machine Charging Handle Replacement Latch YHM-281 , MPN: YHM-281 , UPC: 816701018547 , Code: YHM-CGH-YHM-281
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