Aero Precision M5E1 308 Rifle Review

From Sootch, a review and range demo of the Aero Precision M5E1 Complete Rifle with 16″ .308 CMV Mid-Length Barrel. The Aero Precision M5E1 is also available in 6.5 Creedmoor.

The Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge used in this review can be found at Brownells.

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Aero Precision M5E1 Complete Rifle, 16″ .308 CMV Mid-Length Barrel:

  • SKU: APPG308011
  • Specs:
    • Caliber: .308 Winchester
    • Barrel Length: 16″
    • Weight(s): 12″ KeyMod – 128.3 oz / 12″ M-LOK – 128.9 oz / 12″ Quad Rail – / 15″ KeyMod – / 15″ M-LOK – / 15″ Quad Rail –
  • Upper Features:
    • Upper: M5E1 Enhanced Upper Receiver
    • Barrel: 16″ .308 CMV Barrel, Mid-Length, 1:10 Twist, 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium, QPQ Corrosion Resistant
    • Handguard: Gen 2 Enhanced Series Handguard of choice
    • Gas System: Low Profile Gas Block and Mid-Length Gas Tube
    • Bolt Carrier Group: M16 Cut, 8620 Steel, Phosphate Finish, Properly Staked
    • Muzzle Device: Standard AR 308 A2 Birdcage Flash Hider
  • Lower Features:
    • Lower: Gen 2 Lower Receiver with flared magwell and tension screw
    • Lower Parts Kit: Standard .308 Lower Parts Kit
    • Buffer Kit: M5 .308 Carbine Buffer Kit
    • Stock: Magpul STR Stock
    • Grip: Magpul MOE Grip
    • Magazine: Magpul 20 Round PMAG®
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