Description
The Faxon Firearms Ascent 5.56 NATO barreled AR-15 upper receiver delivers a high quality, ready-to-install solution for your AR-15 build. Built around a 16-inch Gov/SOCOM profile barrel and a forged 7075-T6 upper receiver, this unit is designed to drop directly onto any mil-spec AR-15 lower. A free-floating 13-inch aluminum M-LOK handguard gives you a clean mounting platform for optics and accessories while maintaining a balanced feel in hand. Backed by a lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer, it’s engineered to stand up to recurring use and still perform reliably.
Features:
- 5.56 NATO chamber
- 16" SOCOM profile barrel, button rifled, 1:8 twist
- Mid-length gas system for smoother recoil and improved cycling
- Enhanced forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver, Type III hard-coat anodized
- 13-inch free-floating aluminum handguard with M-LOK mounting slots
- A2-style birdcage flash hider, 1/2x28 muzzle thread
- Designed for compatibility with all mil-spec AR-15 lowers and components
- Lifetime guarantee from Faxon Firearms
Specifications
Barrel Coating: Salt Bath Nitride
Barrel Contour: SOCOM
Barrel Length: 16
Barrel Lining: Salt Bath Nitride
Barrel Material: 41V50 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
Brand: Faxon Firearms
Caliber Gauge: 5.56 NATO
Color: Black
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Gas System Type: Direct Impingement
Handguard: 13 in Freefloat Rail
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
Thread Pattern: 1/2 X 28
Twist Rate: 1:8
MPN#: FX5116-BU
