Tapco AR-15 Stripped Upper Receiver

The Tapco AR-15 Stripped Upper Receiver (brand part no. TAP22062) gives builders a clean starting point for a custom AR-15 upper assembly. Tapco has built a reputation on affordable, reliable AR-platform parts, and this stripped upper follows that same approach, arriving free of internal components so you can outfit it with the exact barrel, bolt carrier group, handguard, and optic setup your build calls for. It’s a straightforward choice for anyone assembling a first AR-15 upper or adding a dedicated upper for a second caliber or configuration.

Key Specifications

• Sold as a stripped upper receiver, with no barrel, bolt carrier group, or internals installed, giving builders full control over the parts they add.
• Fits standard AR-15 platform components for maximum compatibility with common barrels and handguards.
• Ships at a compact 0.75 pound shipping weight, reflecting its bare-receiver form.
• Ships in a compact 2.5 x 4.5 inch package, useful for planning storage.
• Weighs approximately 0.75 pounds as a bare receiver.
• Accepts a standard AR-15 barrel and barrel nut for custom fitting.
• Accepts a standard AR-15 handguard for outfitting to your build.
• Machined to accept a standard mil-spec bolt carrier group once one is installed.
• Gives builders full control over parts selection for a first build or a second-caliber upper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this upper come with a bolt carrier group or barrel? No, it ships stripped, meaning no internal parts or barrel are included.

Will standard AR-15 parts fit this upper? Yes, it’s built to the standard AR-15 platform for compatibility with common barrels, bolt carrier groups, and handguards.

Buy the Tapco AR-15 Stripped Upper Receiver

Builders assembling a custom AR-15 from the ground up will appreciate starting with a clean, reliable receiver rather than reworking someone else’s parts choices. Order it through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and check out the rest of our AR15 uppers from Tapco and other trusted brands.