The Faxon Ascent Rifle is the perfect choice for the First time AR buyer. As part of Faxon's First Line, the Ascent Rifle is feature packed while maintaining a great value for the customer. The Ascent series of firearms feature upgrades that are typically found on more expensive rifles, but at a price point the average American can afford. Ascent Rifles make for a great foundation for future upgrades while featuring our renowned barrels, nitrided M16 BCGs, enhanced forged receiver sets w/ tensioning screw, and a free floated M-LOK handguard.