16″ .22 LR AR-15 Upper Assembly – 15″ KeyMod – Black Anodized – Daytona Tactical
Original price was: $269.95.$219.95Current price is: $219.95.
16-inch .22 LR upper with a 15-inch KeyMod free-float handguard, black Type III hard coat anodized. Extended KeyMod coverage runs nearly the full barrel length. 4150 CMV barrel, black nitride, 1:16 twist, 1/2×28 TPI. BCG and charging handle not included.
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Daytona Tactical’s 16-inch .22 LR upper ships with a 15-inch KeyMod free-float handguard and A2 muzzle device, black hard coat anodized; BCG and charging handle not included.
- Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
- Barrel: 16 in, 4150 CMV, black nitride, 1:16 RH twist, 1/2×28 TPI, 23 oz
- Muzzle device: A2 (included)
- Upper receiver: mil-spec 7075-T6 forged aluminum, Type III hard coat anodized, M4 feed ramps
- Handguard: 15-in KeyMod free-float, 4041 steel barrel nut, 1.36-in bore
- Finish: Black Type III hard coat anodize (Mil-A-8625F)
- Made in the USA
- BCG: not included — compatible with CMMG .22 LR bolt carrier group
- Charging handle: not included
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Will this .22 LR upper work with any standard AR-15 lower?
Yes — this upper is mil-spec and pairs with any standard AR-15 lower receiver. All the dedicated .22 LR components are in the upper itself; your lower’s fire control group and buffer system stay in use as-is. No lower modifications are required.
What magazines does this .22 LR upper accept?
Dedicated .22 LR AR-15 magazines are required — standard 5.56 mags will not feed .22 LR rounds. Dedicated 10- and 25-round .22 LR AR-style magazines are widely available. Check the product page for compatible magazine add-ons.
What bolt carrier group does a .22 LR AR-15 upper require?
A dedicated .22 LR bolt carrier group is available as an add-on on this product page. A standard 5.56 BCG is not compatible — .22 LR requires a rimfire-specific bolt carrier group. Included components are listed in the specs above.
What velocity .22 LR is recommended for reliable cycling?
Standard and high-velocity .22 LR ammunition cycles reliably. CCI Mini-Mag, Federal Auto Match, and quality bulk ammo are popular choices. Subsonic loads may not generate enough energy to cycle consistently — ammunition at or above 1,050 fps velocity is recommended for reliable function.
What is the advantage of a 15″ free-float Keymod rail on a .22 LR build?
Any Keymod-compatible accessory — rail sections, foregrips, hand stops, lights, and QD sling mounts — attaches directly to the 15″ free-float handguard. The longer 15″ rail gives you more mounting space and a solid hold for precision .22 LR shooting.
Is the Black Anodized finish resistant to corrosion and wear?
The upper receiver uses Type III hard anodize — the mil-spec standard for AR-15 uppers. Applied directly to the aluminum, it provides excellent corrosion and scratch resistance with no special maintenance required beyond standard cleaning.
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