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Unlock match-grade accuracy and long-range versatility with the PRO2A 18" .223 Wylde Stainless Premium Upper Receiver. Engineered for shooters who refuse to compromise on precision, this 100% American-made upper pairs a beautifully machined 416R stainless steel barrel with a rugged mil-spec forged 7075-T6 receiver. Chambered in the highly sought-after .223 Wylde specification, it safely and flawlessly handles both 5.56 NATO duty rounds and commercial .223 Remington match cartridges. Completed with a mid-length gas system and a slim free-float M-LOK handguard, it is the perfect core upgrade for your next multi-gun, hunting, or precision benchrest rifle build.
| Upper Receiver | Mil-Spec Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum, M4 Feed Ramps, Forward Assist & Port Cover, Type III Hardcoat Anodized Black Finish |
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| Barrel Length & Steel | 18 Inch Profile, Premium 416R Stainless Steel, Medium Contour, Bead Blasted Finish |
| Caliber Configuration | .223 Wylde (Safe for both 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington cartridges) |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 Twist |
| Gas Operating Block | Mid-Length System, Low-Profile Gas Block Machined from 4140 Steel, Stainless Steel Gas Tube |
| Muzzle Device | Standard 1/2x28 Thread Pitch, A2 Birdcage Flash Hider with Crush Washer Pre-Installed |
| Handguard | 15 inch Slim Profile Free-Float M-LOK Rail, Competition Top Picatinny Rail, Machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Manufacturing Origin | 100% Made in the USA with Pro2A Tactical Lifetime Factory Warranty |
The PRO2A 18" .223 Wylde Stainless Premium Upper Receiver directly answers the call for a high-accuracy, multi-purpose AR-15 upgrade that handles whatever ammunition you feed it. Traditional 5.56 NATO chambers suffer from looser clearances that diminish downrange accuracy, while strict .223 Remington chambers risk dangerous pressures if loaded with military surplus rounds. The .223 Wylde hybrid configuration bridges this gap completely, giving you tight bolt-action-like groupings out of standard match ammo while ensuring absolute firing safety with high-velocity 5.56 surplus prints.
Furthermore, selecting an 18-inch stainless steel barrel hits a beautiful ballistic sweet spot. It provides enough velocity to maximize fragmentation and drop charts out past 500 yards without the unmanageable bulk of a heavy 20-inch setup. The premium 416R stainless barrel profile naturally sheds heat faster, limiting thermal point-of-impact shift. Combined with an optimized mid-length gas system that tames aggressive bolt cycling into a soft push, this upper yields exceptionally flat tracking. Backed completely by Pro2A Tactical's signature Lifetime Factory Warranty and engineered with 100% American craftsmanship, this upper receiver optimizes your AR-15 build into a rugged, high-performance tactical or target asset.
| SKU | P2A223WACT15MID18SSBB-TK |
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| Barrel Length | 18 inch |
| Rifle Caliber | 223 Wylde |
| Manufacturer | Pro2A Tactical |