- Product Code: 51004
Axem Barrel Nut 5.56 - AR-15 platform barrel nut, designed to secure the barrel to the AR-15 upper receiver and ensure the attachment of the handguard; developed as a reliable AR-15 spare part for building and maintaining the 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem platform.
Hardened steel construction provides a stable connection between the barrel extension and the upper receiver, and precise machining helps achieve consistent torque without jerks. Standard compatibility with the AR-15 system makes the part suitable for most upper receivers with AR-15 standard threads. Installation is possible with common armorer's wrench tools and barrel nut wrenches.
The barrel nut features gas tube alignment grooves that allow proper routing of the gas tube, and a serrated design enables more precise alignment during the torqueing phase. Protective surface treatment helps prevent corrosion and wear, and when properly tightened, the connection maintains zero even after repeated firing cycles. Compatibility with handguards is system-specific (traditional delta ring assembly vs. manufacturer-specific free-float solutions), so the handguard must be chosen to match the nut type.
Axem Barrel Nut 5.56 - Features:
- Compatibility: AR-15 upper receiver, standard thread 1-1/4"-18 UNEF (diameter approximately 31.75 mm, pitch approximately 1.41 mm)
- Caliber platform: 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem AR-15 platform (barrel nut is based on platform standard dimensions, not caliber-specific)
- Material: hardened steel
- Surface treatment: black protective coating to prevent wear and corrosion
- Torque range: typical AR-15 barrel nut 41-108 Nm (30-80 ft-lb)
- Installation tools: compatible with armorer's wrench/barrel nut wrenches
- Gas tube alignment: grooves and serrations assist in proper gas tube alignment
- Handguard compatibility: delta ring assembly or manufacturer-specific free-float solutions depending on the model
- Manufacturer: Axem
- Product type: AR-15 spare part
- Contents: barrel nut; does not include delta ring set, shims, gas tube, or handguard
Summary: this barrel nut is a stable and serviceable connection part for the AR-15 platform, facilitating proper barrel attachment and handguard locking. Standard threading and armorer tool compatibility make installation straightforward, and the durable steel construction supports long-term use in building and maintenance.
Recommended use: suitable for builders and maintainers assembling or upgrading AR-15 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem platform upper receivers and requiring a compatible, steel-constructed barrel nut part.
Product text updated on 9.3.2026.
