Radical Firearm AR15 Review! (223 WYLDE)

Published on June 15, 2020
Duration: 9:42

This review covers a Radical Firearms AR-15 upper receiver chambered in .223 Wylde. The presenter details the 18-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, rifle-length gas system, and 15-inch rail. Accuracy testing at 50 yards with various ammunition types (Hornady Black 75gr, Hornady Frontier 55gr, Federal Varmint Soft Point 55gr, Wolf Steel Case 55gr) is performed, with Hornady ammunition yielding the best results. The reviewer concludes it's a high-quality upper for its price, suitable for medium to long-range engagements.

Quick Summary

The Radical Firearms AR-15 upper receiver in .223 Wylde features an 18-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:8 twist rate and a rifle-length gas system. Accuracy tests at 50 yards showed good performance with Hornady ammunition, achieving around 1 MOA with 75-grain loads. The reviewer deems it a high-quality, valuable upper for medium to long-range shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Radical Firearms AR-15 Review
  2. 00:25Upper Receiver Overview
  3. 01:06Radical Firearms Flash Hider
  4. 01:2118-inch Stainless Steel Barrel Specs
  5. 01:46Rifle Length Gas System
  6. 01:5615-inch Rail Details
  7. 02:21Geissele Bolt and Anderson Charging Handle
  8. 02:38Purchase Price of Upper
  9. 02:53Ammunition for Testing
  10. 03:40Hornady Black 75gr Group
  11. 04:11Hornady Frontier 55gr Group
  12. 04:59Federal Soft Point 55gr Group
  13. 05:47Wolf Steel Case 55gr Group
  14. 06:36Scope Adjustment and Re-testing
  15. 07:16Group Results Analysis
  16. 08:33Final Verdict on Radical Firearms Upper
  17. 09:08Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Radical Firearms AR-15 upper receiver reviewed?

The reviewed Radical Firearms AR-15 upper features an 18-inch stainless steel barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, chambered in .223 Wylde. It utilizes a rifle-length gas system and is paired with a 15-inch rail. The build also includes a Geissele bolt and an Anderson charging handle.

How did different ammunition types perform with the Radical Firearms .223 Wylde upper at 50 yards?

At 50 yards, Hornady Black 75-grain ammunition produced a group around 1 MOA. Hornady Frontier 55-grain and Federal Varmint Soft Point 55-grain also yielded good groups. Wolf Steel Case 55-grain resulted in a larger, expected group for its price point.

What is the reviewer's overall assessment of the Radical Firearms upper receiver's quality and value?

The reviewer considers the Radical Firearms upper receiver and barrel to be of high quality, especially given its price of $250 for the upper itself. It's deemed suitable for medium to long-range shooting engagements, potentially up to 600-700 yards.

What is the recommended twist rate for .223 Wylde barrels and what bullet weights does it support?

The reviewed .223 Wylde barrel has a 1:8 twist rate. This twist rate is generally suitable for shooting lighter bullets, typically in the 55-62 grain range, but can also stabilize heavier projectiles like 75-grain rounds effectively.

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