Aero Precision · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 2014
| Weight (empty) | 3856 g (136.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 889 mm (35.00") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 780 m/s (2559 fps) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .308 Winchester
The Aero Precision M5 is the company's large-frame AR-10 / .308 platform, the big-bore counterpart to its popular AR-15-pattern M4E1. Built around forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, the M5 is a direct-impingement, gas-operated rifle most commonly offered as a 16-inch carbine with a mid-length gas system and a low-profile adjustable gas block. Barrels are typically 4150 CMV steel (stainless options exist) with a 1:10 twist and 5/8x24 threaded muzzle. The M5 uses Aero's free-float ...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Aero Precision