The American Tactical Alpha Maxx 5.56 NATO Rifle (brand part no. ATIGAX556QD1560CFDE) is a lightweight AR-15 pattern rifle from American Tactical, built around a durable polymer receiver and finished in Flat Dark Earth. Its 16-inch, 1:8-twist threaded barrel pairs with a 60-round drum magazine for extended range sessions without constant reloading, and the drop-in M-LOK handguard keeps the rifle’s front end trim. Flip-up sights ship installed for a fast backup zero if an optic ever goes down. It’s built for shooters who want a budget-friendly AR-15 that still runs a genuinely high-capacity magazine out of the box. Among AR rifles, the Alpha Maxx suits range use, training, and home defense where extended capacity matters.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, also safe to fire .223 Remington.
• Barrel length is 16 inches and threaded for a muzzle device.
• Twist rate is 1:8 inches.
• Magazine capacity is 60+1 rounds.
• Receiver is polymer construction for reduced weight.
• Finish is Flat Dark Earth.
• Unloaded weight is approximately 7.11 pounds.
• Overall length adjusts from 32.5 to 35.75 inches on the collapsible stock.
• Sights are flip-up front and rear, installed and zeroable.
• Handguard is a drop-in M-LOK design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle really hold 60 rounds? Yes, it ships with a factory 60-round drum magazine and will also accept standard AR-15 magazines.

What’s the twist rate? 1:8 inches, which stabilizes a wide range of 5.56/.223 bullet weights.

Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, the 16-inch barrel ships threaded and ready for a compatible muzzle device or suppressor.

Buy the American Tactical Alpha Maxx 5.56 NATO Rifle

A lightweight AR-15 that ships with a genuine 60-round magazine and a threaded, flip-sighted barrel is hard to find at this price point. Order the Alpha Maxx from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop through your FFL for fast, insured shipping.