FAXON ION-X HYPERLITE 16 5.56 AR15 RIFLE – The Faxon ION-X Hyperlite 16 5.56 AR15 Rifle is the most affordable production ultralight AR15 on the market weighing in at just 4.93 lbs. Part of Faxon’s ION Line the ION-X is purpose-built for competitive shooters action-gun athletes and anyone who wants the responsive handling and soft recoil of a finely tuned lightweight riflewithout paying boutique pricing. From the factory every ION-X ships with a stack of out-of-the-box upgrades that would otherwise require a separate parts list and an afternoon at the bench. – At the heart of this build is the Faxon 16 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Barrel with 1/2×28 threading paired with our slim 3-port muzzle brake for sharp recoil mitigation and faster follow-up shots. The brake’s compact profile is engineered to clear the gas block and barrel nut so you can pull either component for service without removing the muzzle device. The rifle is finished off with the Faxon X-Tra Lite Forged Receiver Set in Type III hard coat anodize the Faxon Gunner Lightweight M16 BCG with Superfinish our multi-position adjustable gas block for tuning suppressed or unsuppressed and the Faxon Enhanced Match Trigger by Schmid® for crisp consistent breaks under speed. – Key Features – Total rifle weight: 4.93 lbs- the most affordable production ultralight AR15 in its class – 16 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Barrel- 1/2×28 threaded suppressor-ready optimized for low overall mass without sacrificing accuracy – Slim 3-Port Muzzle Brake- sharp recoil mitigation; compact profile clears the gas block and barrel nut so the brake stays on during service – Faxon X-Tra Lite Forged Receiver Set with tensioning screw- 7075-T6 forged aluminum in Type III hard coat anodize skeletonized Picatinny rail with engraved T-marks X logo aesthetic milling and skeletonized magwell for further mass reduction (.96 lbs as a set including ejection port cover) – Faxon Gunner Lightweight M16 BCG with Superfinish for reduced reciprocating mass and smoother cycling – 13 Carbon Fiber M-LOK® Handguard- high strength at a fraction of the weight of comparable aluminum handguards – Multi-Position Adjustable Gas Block- tune cycling for suppressed or unsuppressed setups – Faxon Enhanced Match Trigger by Schmid®- crisp precise pull for confident shot placement under competition or training pace – Ambidextrous Charging Handle – Ambidextrous Safety Selector – MFT Minimalist Stock (or similar ultralight configuration) – B5 Grip (or similar ergonomic grip) – Mid-Length Gas System – Each rifle is individually test-fired and tuned with factory-new 55gr 5.56 NATO ammunition before shipping
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