The Bilson Arms BA-15FC in .22 ARC is a forward-charging AR-15 rifle with an 18-inch stainless steel barrel (brand part no. A6FSSFG20R1). Instead of a rear charging handle, Bilson Arms uses a patented forward charging system, and the rifle is built in-house in Broussard, Louisiana around billet aluminum receivers. A free-float handguard provides M-LOK and Picatinny mounting points, and B5 Systems furniture rounds out the build. The .22 ARC cartridge is designed around long, high-ballistic-coefficient bullets in the AR-15 platform. It suits shooters who want a different take on the AR for long-range target and varmint work.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 ARC, a cartridge designed to run long, high-ballistic-coefficient bullets in an AR-15 action.
• The barrel is 18 inches of 416R stainless steel, which resists corrosion and holds accuracy.
• The action is semi-auto direct impingement, the familiar AR-15 operating system.
• The gas system is rifle length, which gives smooth cycling on an 18-inch barrel.
• Charging is handled by a patented forward charging system in place of a traditional rear charging handle.
• The receivers are billet aluminum, machined to remove the movement found between many upper and lower receivers.
• The handguard is free-float with M-LOK and Picatinny attachment points for accessories.
• The furniture is a B5 Systems buttstock and pistol grip, a comfortable and well-regarded combination.
• Bilson Arms backs the rifle with an accuracy guarantee of 1 MOA or better, a promise few production ARs make.
• The finish is Cerakote, a durable coating for wear and corrosion resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the forward charging system work? Bilson Arms’ patented forward charging system replaces the traditional rear charging handle found on conventional AR-15 rifles.

What ammunition does Bilson Arms recommend? Bilson Arms engineers and tests its rifles with standard velocity ammunition and strongly recommends it. Performance may vary with non-standard, overpressure (+P/+P+) or subsonic loads.

What is the barrel made of? The 18-inch barrel is 416R stainless steel.

Buy the Bilson Arms BA-15FC AR-15 Rifle, .22 ARC, 18-Inch Barrel, Forward Charging

The BA-15FC is a clear departure from the typical AR-15, with American-made billet receivers and a forward charging handle that sets it apart on the line. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more AR rifles while you are here.