Hi-Point HP-15 Rifle M81
Hi-Point Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2025
Also known as: HP15R-556 M81, HP-15R M81 Woodland
Overview
The Hi-Point HP-15 Rifle M81 is a budget-priced semi-automatic AR-15 chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, marking Hi-Point's entry into the AR market. The M81 model carries a retro M16A1/M81-Woodland-inspired camo finish over forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, with a 16-inch threaded barrel, A2 birdcage muzzle device, 15-inch M-LOK handguard, UTG flip-up sights, and a B5 Bravo stock and Type 23 grip. It ships with a 30-round magazine.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 845 mm (33.27") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | M81 Woodland Camo |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56 NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Forged 7075 T6 Receivers, 15 Inch Mlok Handguard, Threaded Barrel, A2 Birdcage Muzzle Device, Utg Flip Up Sights, B5 Bravo Stock, B5 Type 23 Grip, Picatinny Rail, M81 Woodland Camo Finish
Variants
- Hi-Point HP-15P M81 Pistol — Pistol
Production
Production years: 2025-present
HP-15 series launched 2025
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Direct-impingement gas-operated AR-15. 1:8 twist barrel. Part of Hi-Point's HP-15 series launched in early 2025 with MSRPs around $500-$540. A companion HP-15P braced pistol with a 10.5-inch barrel is also offered.
Background
Long known for inexpensive blowback pistol-caliber carbines, Hi-Point surprised the market by jumping into the crowded AR-15 space with the HP-15 - dressing the M81 version in nostalgic 1980s Woodland camo to set the budget rifle apart from a sea of black guns.