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Battle Arms Development WORKHORSE 16″ Complete Upper Receiver 5.56 NATO

UPC: 810033786150

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Description

The Battle Arms Development WORKHORSE 16-inch upper is one of those parts that just makes a build easy. It comes fully assembled with the bolt carrier group and RACK-15 ambidextrous charging handle already in place, so you pin it to your lower, run a function check, and you're ready to head to the range. It's chambered in 5.56 NATO, which means it happily eats both 5.56 and .223 Remington, and the whole thing is put together with the kind of enhanced touches Battle Arms is known for rather than the bare-bones parts you usually see on a "complete" upper.

What Makes the WORKHORSE Upper Tick

Everything starts with a forged 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum receiver finished in Type III hard coat anodizing, so it holds up to hard use and looks the part. The 16-inch barrel is 4150 chrome-moly steel with a nitride finish inside and out for wear and corrosion resistance, capped with an A2 flash hider on 1/2×28 threads. M4 feed ramps and an individually head-spaced barrel with a matched 9310 bolt and 8620 carrier keep feeding smooth and reliable round after round.

Rail Space and Handling on the WORKHORSE

The free-float 15-inch M-LOK handguard is the part you'll appreciate most day to day. M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions give you plenty of room for a light, sling mount, bipod, or hand stop, while a full-length Picatinny rail up top runs the length for optics and backup irons. Because the handguard floats free of the barrel, nothing you bolt on interferes with accuracy, and the slim profile makes it comfortable to grip and easy to control.

Getting the WORKHORSE Onto Your Rifle

This is a genuinely turnkey upgrade. Since the RACK-15 charging handle and BCG are included, there's no shopping around for the pieces that usually get left out. Pair it with a mil-spec AR-15 lower and you've got a modern, duty-minded carbine without the guesswork of a scratch build.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Battle Arms Development
  • Model: WORKHORSE
  • Manufacturer Part Number: WH-UR16B-Y-15
  • UPC: 810033786150
  • Product Type: Complete Upper Receiver
  • Caliber: .223 REM / 5.56 NATO
  • Barrel Length: 16 inches
  • Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome-Moly Steel, Nitride Finish
  • Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
  • Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
  • Barrel Extension: M4 Feed Ramps
  • Gas Block Journal: .750 inch, Low-Profile
  • Receiver Material: Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum
  • Finish: Type III Hard Coat Anodized, Black
  • Handguard: 15" WORKHORSE M-LOK Free-Float Rail
  • Charging Handle: RACK-15 Ambidextrous

What’s Included

  • WORKHORSE 16" complete upper receiver assembly
  • 15" WORKHORSE M-LOK free-float handguard
  • 16" 4150 chrome-moly nitride barrel with A2 flash hider
  • AR-15/M16 bolt carrier group
  • RACK-15 ambidextrous charging handle

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the WORKHORSE upper come with a bolt carrier group and charging handle?

Yes. This upper ships fully assembled with an AR-15/M16 bolt carrier group and the Battle Arms RACK-15 ambidextrous charging handle already installed. That's a nice step up from a lot of "complete" uppers that leave those pieces out, so all you need to add is a lower receiver.

Will this WORKHORSE upper fit my AR-15 lower?

It's built to standard AR-15/M16 dimensions, so it pairs with any mil-spec lower receiver. You just line it up, push through the takedown and pivot pins, and run a function check before shooting.

Can I shoot both 5.56 and .223 through this upper?

Absolutely. The barrel is chambered in 5.56 NATO, which safely handles both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. That gives you flexibility on ammo without any second-guessing at the counter.

What kind of accessories can I mount on the WORKHORSE handguard?

The 15-inch free-float rail has M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions plus a full-length top Picatinny rail. That leaves plenty of room for a weapon light, sling mount, bipod, laser, hand stop, or backup iron sights along with your optic.

Additional information

UPC

810033786150

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

WH-UR16B-Y-15

Product Type

Upper

Model

Color

Black

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Barrel Length

16"

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