20" 22 ARC Upper - SHAW Stainless HBAR Barrel - 15" MLOK Rail

20" 22 ARC Upper for AR-15 with Shaw Match Grade Stainless Barrel and 15" M-LOK Rail

The 22 ARC is a purpose-built cartridge for the AR-15 platform that delivers performance comparable to the legendary 22-250. Designed for modern high-BC bullets, the 22 ARC provides flat trajectories, excellent accuracy, and strong wind resistance. This 20" upper features a Shaw Match Grade 416R stainless steel HBAR barrel and lightweight free-float M-LOK handguard, making it an excellent choice for long-range varmint hunting, precision shooting, and custom AR-15 builds.

Quick Glance:

Caliber: 22 ARC
Platform: AR-15
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Barrel Manufacturer: Shaw Barrels
Barrel Grade: Match Grade
Barrel Material: 416R Stainless Steel HBAR
Barrel Finish: Polished Stainless
Twist Rate: 1:7 Twist
Gas System: Rifle Length
Handguard Length: 15 inches
Handguard Type: Lightweight Free-Float M-LOK
Upper Receiver: Forged 7075-T6 Mil-Spec AR-15 Upper
Gas Block: .750" Low Profile Nitride
Muzzle Threads: 1/2x28
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider with Crush Washer
Headspace Checked: Yes – Manson GO and NO-GO Gauges
Assembly: Fully Assembled and Ready to Install

Full Details:

Upper Receiver:
AR-15 Mil-Spec forged aluminum upper receiver with forward assist and dust cover assembly installed. Forged from durable 7075-T6 aluminum and protected with a matte black MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 2 hard coat anodized finish. The 7075-T6 construction provides greater strength than commonly used 6061 billet aluminum.

Barrel:
Shaw Match Grade 20" 22 ARC barrel manufactured from 416R stainless steel with an HBAR profile, polished finish, and 1:7 twist rate. Features 1/2x28 muzzle threads, a standard AR-15 barrel extension with .30 caliber feed ramps, and is professionally headspaced using Manson GO and NO-GO gauges.

Handguard:
Premium lightweight 15" extended rifle-length narrow-profile AR-15 free-float M-LOK handguard. M-LOK slots run along the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, allowing easy installation of compatible sights, bipods, lights, grips, lasers, and other accessories. Machined from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with a matte black MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 2 hard coat anodized finish.

Gas System:
Rifle-length gas system paired with a .750" low-profile gas block featuring a durable nitride finish.

Muzzle Device:
A2 flash hider installed with a crush washer.

About Shaw Barrels:
Shaw Custom Barrels, also known as E.R. Shaw, was established in 1913 and is a respected manufacturer of rifle barrels and firearm components. Shaw barrels are trusted by gunsmiths and custom rifle builders for their precision, craftsmanship, consistent accuracy, and dependable performance.

Ready to Install:
This upper arrives fully assembled and ready to use. It is compatible with standard Mil-Spec dimension AR-15 lower receivers.

Important:
This product is not a firearm and will be shipped directly to you. No FFL transfer is required.

Ballistic Barn AR-15 uppers are American made and machined by manufacturers specializing in Mil-Spec AR-15 components. Every barrel is professionally headspaced using Manson GO and NO-GO gauges to help ensure dependable function and outstanding accuracy.