Davidson Defense Hogsbane 16-inch Carbine-Gas 1:8 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Freefloat M-Lok Handguard Rifle Upper Build Kit

Hogsbane 16-inch Carbine-Gas 1:8 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Freefloat M-LOK Rifle Upper Build Kit

The Hogsbane is a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Upper Build Kit built around a 16-inch carbine-length gas platform. The kit centers on a 16-inch HBAR profile parkerized barrel with a 1:8 right-hand twist rate and 5/8x24 thread pitch, paired with a GI birdcage flash hider and a black 5/8-inch crush washer. A micro low-profile steel gas block at 0.750 diameter and a carbine-length stainless steel gas tube are included on the front end. The 7075-T6 aluminum anodized upper receiver features M4 feed ramps, a forward assist, and an ejection port door assembly, paired with a 15-inch freefloat M-LOK handguard featuring a full-length top Picatinny rail and integrated QD mounts. BCG and charging handle are not included.

Key Features

• 16-inch HBAR profile parkerized barrel, 1:8 right-hand twist, 5/8x24 thread pitch, 6.5 Grendel
• Carbine-length gas system
• Carbine-length stainless steel gas tube
• Micro low-profile steel gas block, 0.750
• GI birdcage flash hider, 5/8x24, black 5/8-inch crush washer included
• 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver, anodized, M4 feed ramps, forward assist, ejection port door assembly
• 15-inch freefloat M-LOK handguard, full-length top Picatinny rail, integrated QD mounts
• BCG and charging handle not included

Perfect For

• Builders sourcing a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 upper build kit with a 16-inch HBAR parkerized barrel, 7075-T6 anodized upper receiver with forward assist, and 15-inch freefloat M-LOK handguard with full-length top Picatinny rail and integrated QD mounts, pairing it with their own 6.5 Grendel bolt carrier group and charging handle
• Shooters building a 16-inch carbine-gas 6.5 Grendel rifle platform who prefer to select their own BCG while having the HBAR parkerized barrel, anodized upper receiver with M4 feed ramps and forward assist, and freefloat M-LOK handguard with full-length Picatinny rail covered in one kit
• AR-15 builders who want a 6.5 Grendel upper build kit with a GI birdcage flash hider at 5/8x24 and a 15-inch freefloat M-LOK handguard with a full-length top Picatinny rail and integrated QD mounts without sourcing components separately

Barrel and Muzzle Device

The 16-inch HBAR profile barrel is chambered in 6.5 Grendel with a parkerized finish, 1:8 right-hand twist rate, and 5/8x24 thread pitch, which matches the included GI birdcage flash hider. A black 5/8-inch crush washer, a micro low-profile steel gas block at 0.750 diameter, and a carbine-length stainless steel gas tube cover the front end gas configuration on this carbine-length platform.

Upper Receiver and Handguard

The 7075-T6 aluminum upper receiver carries an anodized finish with M4 feed ramps, a forward assist, and an ejection port door assembly. The 15-inch freefloat M-LOK handguard features a full-length top Picatinny rail and integrated QD mounts, with M-LOK attachment points along the body for accessory mounting. These two components define the exterior structure of the upper assembly on this AR-15 platform.

Follow safe handling and manufacturer instructions. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. BCG and charging handle are not included. Verify compatibility with your specific 6.5 Grendel lower receiver and bolt carrier group before use.