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Pick up the ION-X Hyperlite and the scale tells the story: 4.93 pounds ready to run. Faxon trimmed weight everywhere it counts, starting with the X-Tra Lite forged 7075-T6 receiver set, which gets extra milling, a skeletonized magwell, and that signature X pattern cut into the upper to shed mass without giving up strength. A tensioning screw keeps the upper and lower fit snug, and the whole set wears a durable Type III hard coat anodized finish. Add a 13 inch carbon fiber M-LOK handguard and a lightweight Gunner M16 bolt carrier group with Superfinish, and you have a rifle that swings between targets like it barely exists.
The heart of this build is Faxon's 16 inch 5.56 NATO pencil profile barrel with a 1:8 twist and 1/2×28 threading, capped with their slim 3-port muzzle brake. That brake does real work taming what little recoil a 5.56 produces, and its narrow profile means you can pull the gas block or barrel nut for maintenance without touching the muzzle device. The mid-length gas system runs through an adjustable gas block, so you can tune the rifle to cycle smoothly whether you shoot it suppressed or bare. Every rifle gets test fired and tuned at the factory with 55 grain 5.56 ammo before it ships.
Faxon didn't stop cutting weight at the metal. An MFT Minimalist style stock and Magpul MOE grip keep things trim, while a Radian Talon ambi 45/90 safety selector and ambidextrous charging handle make the controls friendly from either shoulder. A Hiperfire single stage trigger gives you a clean, crisp break that suits fast splits on the clock or slow, deliberate work at distance.
Built in-house at Faxon's Ohio facility and backed by their lifetime guarantee, this rifle makes a strong case for anyone chasing a competition gun, a truck rifle, or just a 5.56 that won't wear you out on long range days. Sub-5-pound ARs usually come with boutique price tags. This one doesn't, and that's the whole point.
It comes in at 4.93 pounds unloaded, which puts it among the lightest production AR-15s available. Faxon gets there with a skeletonized X-Tra Lite forged receiver set, a pencil profile barrel, a carbon fiber handguard, and a lightweight Gunner bolt carrier group. That sub-5-pound weight makes a real difference during long range sessions or fast-paced competition stages.
Yes, the 16 inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and the rifle uses a multi-position adjustable gas block, so you can dial the gas down for suppressed use and back up for unsuppressed shooting. You would just swap the factory 3-port brake for your suppressor mount of choice. The adjustable gas system is one of the nicer factory touches at this price point.
No, it ships without sights. The skeletonized Picatinny rail runs the length of the upper receiver, so you have plenty of room for a red dot, LPVO, or backup irons. Given how light and quick-handling this rifle is, a lightweight optic keeps it true to its purpose.
For the ION-X Hyperlite's intended role, absolutely. Faxon machines these barrels in-house, and each rifle is individually test fired and tuned with 55 grain 5.56 ammo before it leaves the factory. Pencil profiles heat up faster than heavy barrels during extended rapid strings, but for competition, training, and general range work, you get plenty of practical accuracy with a huge weight savings.
| UPC | 816341027442 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FX5516X |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | MODERN SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 47 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | AR |
| Safety | Radian Ambi Talon 45/90 |
| Sights | No |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
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