The ATLAS R-ONE Handguard: Lightweight Innovation for Your AR-308
The ATLAS R-ONE is the latest offering from Aero Precision, expertly crafted to enhance your firearm experience. Made from robust 6061-T6 Aluminum, this handguard is designed with a focus on size and weight, making it an ideal choice for lightweight builds.
Key Features:
- Durable ATLAS Attachment System: Our proprietary system provides a reliable mounting platform while maintaining a slim profile, ensuring the strength and stability you've come to expect from Aero Precision products.
- Innovative Design: The Aero Taper Lock Attachment System (ATLAS) features 2 mirrored tapered locking nuts that distribute clamping pressure evenly across a custom-engineered barrel nut, enhanced by a turnbuckle screw.
- Secure Installation: A ratcheting detent secures the design and ensures positive registration during installation, preventing distortion often seen with other handguards.
- Included Hardware: All necessary mounting hardware is included with your purchase of an ATLAS Handguard.
Specifications:
- Handguard Weights: 12.7” – 8.79 oz / 15" – 10.6 oz
- Mounting Hardware Weight: 4.72 oz (consistent across all ATLAS Handguard options)
Compatibility:
- Full top picatinny rail for optional attachments
- Quick disconnect sling socket at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions
- Compatible with low profile gas blocks
- 1.3" Inside diameter
- 1.5" Outside diameter
- Compatible with AR308 upper receivers and barrels
- Note: Not compatible with M5E1 Enhanced Upper Receivers.
ATLAS Handguards are designed to seamlessly match with Aero’s M5E1 Threaded Upper Receivers, but may not work with billet upper receivers due to indexing tabs. Take advantage of savings by purchasing as a combo.
Please Note: These handguards do not include a wrench. A standard armorer's wrench is compatible with all M5 ATLAS Handguards.