The Wraithworks Slick Side .223 Wylde 16-Inch Upper is a complete upper that pairs a slick side 7075 aluminum receiver with a 16-inch barrel and a 13.3-inch M-LOK handguard (Wraithworks part no. WARP15-UP-AC-E). The barrel is a 4150 mid-weight profile with a 1/8 twist, chambered in .223 Wylde and threaded 1/2-28. A low-profile gas block, a nitrided carrier and a 9310 parkerized bolt complete the operating system. QD points are built into the upper for sling mounting. It is a complete top half for building a carbine.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Wylde, which handles both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.
• The barrel is 16 inches with a 1/8 twist and a 4150 mid-weight profile.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 for muzzle devices.
• The upper receiver is a slick side 7075 aluminum design.
• The handguard is a 13.3-inch 6061 aluminum M-LOK rail.
• The gas system is a low-profile 3/4-inch mid-length gas block.
• The bolt carrier group uses a nitrided carrier and a 9310 parkerized bolt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bolt carrier group included? Yes. Wraithworks lists a nitrided carrier and a 9310 parkerized bolt as part of the operating system.

Can I shoot both .223 and 5.56 ammunition? The .223 Wylde chamber is designed to accept both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO cartridges.

Does the upper have sling attachment points? Yes. Wraithworks builds QD points into the upper.

Buy the Wraithworks Slick Side Complete AR-15 Upper, .223 Wylde, 16-Inch Barrel

You supply the lower receiver and the optic, and this upper handles the barrel, gas system and handguard. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and see more AR-15 uppers.