AR15 Optics Ready Rifle
American Tactical’s 5.56mm AR15 Optics Ready Rifle is affordable and optics ready and built for today’s modern hunter. Modern Sporting Rifles are fast becoming the preferred hunting rifle in the fields across the world. This MIlsport 5.56 Rifle features a 16″ barrel and a MLOK aluminum free float handguard. This handguard readily accepts MLOK accessories. The picatinny mounting platform is designed to fit your preferred optic.
The concept behind the design is to strengthen the weakest part of the AR’s receiver: the rear, where the buffer tube screws into place. This one little section is subject to the highest strain in the entire gun, since this small flap of material needs to keep everything in line as the bolt carrier group is slammed into the buffer and reciprocates as the action cycles.
And speaking of small parts, the threads that hold the buffer tube in place can easily get stripped with enough use. As Cody Wilson found out when he was building his 3D-printed lower receivers, this one area is the easiest to crack or damage if you’re using sub-standard materials. So rather than relying only on the plastic to keep everything together, ATI slipped a small block of metal into that area to reinforce the pillar.
Optics Ready” basically means that the rifle is equipped with a Picatinny top rail system for mounting any variety of standard glass optics, electronic sights, or red dot optics. There will be a smaller front rail section where an open BUIS (Back Up Iron Sight) can be installed by simply screwing one down along with a matching rear pop up BUIS sight.
Features of AR15 Optics Ready Rifle
- Manufacturer: American Tactical Imports
- Model: Mil-Sport 5.56mm
- Item Number: ATIG15MS556ML15
- Caliber: 5.56mm
- Barrel Length: 16″
- Upper & Lower Receiver: Aluminum Forged
- Rail: 15″ MLOK Rail
- Magazine Capacity: 30-Rounds
Zane (verified owner) –
have just bought a 556 NATO and had the same advantages. They 556nato suits 556 x45 and 223 Remington. And it would also save you a little money. Remember, the 223 Wylde is just a hybrid of the 556 and 223
Dominic (verified owner) –
I recently build two AR15 carbines using kits i bought from a prominent online provider. One was a standard 16″ 5.56, and the other a 18″ 223 Wylde, and the cost for each kit saw almost the same, $329 and $359 respectively. That was before COVID 19 issue, so prices now may very, but my point is there wasn’t much cost difference and the 223 Wylde has a full SS barrel. This was a great reference article when deciding what to buy. THANKS
Ryan (verified owner) –
Can my GALIL .223 safely use MAGHTECH/CBC 5.56 M193 NATO 55 GRAIN FMJ ammo which is widely available?
Daniel (verified owner) –
I bought a wylde so in the case of civil unrest, I can pick up any 5.56 or .223 ammo and use it without worry. Is the extra money worth the peace of mind knowing it won’t blow up in my face? To me, it is.