Gun Review: Yankee Hill Machine AR-15 Components

By Jacki Billings

Yankee Hill Machine is best known for its array of AR-15 accessories. From suppressors to handguards, lowers to uppers the company continually rolls out new digs to make AR-15s even more fun to plink with. YHM was kind enough to send me a long gun, custom built to highlight some of the company’s more popular AR-15 upgrades. How did she perform? Let’s find out.
What’s on it?
First let’s get down to the nitty gritty details. The 5.56 chambered rifle features a smattering of YHM branded goodies designed to elevate the performance of the AR platform. At the crux of the build is a forged 7075-T6 aluminum YHM Lower Receiver paired with the company’s Flat Top Upper Receiver.
The YHM rifle features a 1:9 twist barrel made of 4140 steel (Photo: Jacki Billings)
Internally, the rifle sports a YHM-49-TF free-float 16-inch barrel. The 1:9 twist barrel, constructed out of 4140 steel, offers a diamond flute that YHM says improves rigidity while reducing weight and helping cool down the barrel. The rifle is also equipped with a YHM Low Profile Gas Block designed to ease recoil and reduce wear and tear.
Externally, YHM continues its dominance over the build, outfitting the AR with a YHM-5405A Barricade

Source: Guns.com