Ep-6: AR-15 Upper Receiver Components, Materials, & Best for Beginners?

Does it really matter if your AR-15 Complete Upper Receiver was forged vs. billeted? Do you need a forward assist on your AR15? Does Aero Precision, Midway USA or other upper receiver manufacturers offer anything BETTER than Mil-Spec that enhance your range time? Today, we talk all things Uppers!

00:00 – Intro
00:33 – Upper Receivers
01:03 – Upper Receiver Anatomy
01:09 – Barrel Nut Threads
01:35 – Gas Tube Seat
01:41 – Ejection Port & Dust Cover
02:12 – Charging Handle Indent
02:31 – Cam Pin Cutout
02:46 – M4 Feed Ramps
03:01 – Trigger Cutout
03:15 – Takedown Pin & Pivot Pin
03:33 – Brass Deflector
04:11 – Forward Assist
05:08 – Picatinny Rail Mount
05:41 – Upper Receiver Materials
06:15 – Forged vs. Billet Uppers
07:47 – Choosing the Right Upper
09:08 – BCGs and Bolt Carrier Groups

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