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NEMO BATTLE LIGHT 556 10.3'' HANDGUARD W/KIT$308.13
Availability: In Stock
The NEMO Battle Light 556 15" handguard with kit is a precision-built upper receiver component designed for shooters who want real estate for optics and accessories on their 5.56 NATO builds. If you're running suppressors, building a specialty rifle, or just tired of cramped fore-ends, NEMO's wide profile delivers the mounting flexibility and heat management that separates purpose-built rifles from assembly-line compromises. This handguard trades nothing—it's engineered for accuracy work and tactical duty alike.
The 15-inch length and 2.22-inch exterior width give you genuine usable real estate without turning your rifle into a hand-warmer. The standout feature is the 1.83-inch inner diameter, which is spacious enough to run many modern under-barrel suppressors without fitment games. That's practical engineering for shooters who don't want to redesign their entire setup around a handguard. M-LOK slots at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions let you mount lights, grips, rail segments, or cable management exactly where you need them. The integrated 12 o'clock rail with engraved T-marks is ready for your scope rings, thermals, or night vision without additional rails or adapter clutter.
Construction is 6061-T6 aluminum alloy with Mil-Spec hard anodize Type III (black finish) for durability in rough conditions. The barrel nut is 7075-T6 aluminum—the stronger alloy—also hard anodized, threaded 1.25-18, and designed to mount with a standard T-15 wrench. Integrated rotation-limited sling mounts are steel quick-disconnect points, and stainless fasteners resist corrosion. The mounting system is built for zero-shift stability and minimal weight penalty. This is not a gucci cosmetic piece; it's a working component for serious shooters.
The kit includes the handguard and barrel nut. You'll supply your own T-15 wrench and purple thread locker to spec. If you're assembling a suppressor-ready 5.56 build, upgrading a barreled upper, or stacking features without compromise, the NEMO Battle Light earns its place on your bench.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Length | 15 inches |
| Exterior Width | 2.22 inches |
| Inner Diameter | 1.83 inches |
| Height (bore centerline to top of rail) | 1.216 inches |
| Handguard Material | 6061-T6 aluminum alloy extrusion |
| Handguard Finish | Mil-Spec hard anodize Type III (black) |
| Barrel Nut Material | 7075-T6 aluminum |
| Barrel Nut Thread | 1.25-18 |
| Accessory Slots | M-LOK at 3 and 9 o'clock |
| Top Rail | Integrated with engraved T-marks |
| Sling Mounts | Steel quick-disconnect with rotation limiters |
| Installation Tool | T-15 wrench (not included) |
| Recommended Thread Locker | Purple (not included) |
Yes, the NEMO Battle Light 556 is designed for 5.56 NATO builds. The barrel nut uses a 1.25-18 thread with a standard T-15 wrench interface, which is compatible with most mil-spec upper receivers. Verify your barrel nut thread pitch before purchase if you have a non-standard upper.
Yes. The 1.83-inch inner diameter is specifically designed to accommodate many modern under-barrel suppressors without interference. This is one of the primary design advantages of the wide profile.
The kit includes the handguard and the barrel nut. You will need to supply your own T-15 wrench and purple thread locker for installation.
The M-LOK slots at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions accept any M-LOK compatible accessories—lights, grips, rail segments, cable management systems, and more. The integrated 12 o'clock rail is ready for optics and night vision mounts without additional adapters.
SKU: 115654457 • Weight: 0.96oz
Availability: In Stock
The NEMO Battle Light 556 15" handguard with kit is a precision-built upper receiver component designed for shooters who want real estate for optics and accessories on their 5.56 NATO builds. If you're running suppressors, building a specialty rifle, or just tired of cramped fore-ends, NEMO's wide profile delivers the mounting flexibility and heat management that separates purpose-built rifles from assembly-line compromises. This handguard trades nothing—it's engineered for accuracy work and tactical duty alike.
The 15-inch length and 2.22-inch exterior width give you genuine usable real estate without turning your rifle into a hand-warmer. The standout feature is the 1.83-inch inner diameter, which is spacious enough to run many modern under-barrel suppressors without fitment games. That's practical engineering for shooters who don't want to redesign their entire setup around a handguard. M-LOK slots at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions let you mount lights, grips, rail segments, or cable management exactly where you need them. The integrated 12 o'clock rail with engraved T-marks is ready for your scope rings, thermals, or night vision without additional rails or adapter clutter.
Construction is 6061-T6 aluminum alloy with Mil-Spec hard anodize Type III (black finish) for durability in rough conditions. The barrel nut is 7075-T6 aluminum—the stronger alloy—also hard anodized, threaded 1.25-18, and designed to mount with a standard T-15 wrench. Integrated rotation-limited sling mounts are steel quick-disconnect points, and stainless fasteners resist corrosion. The mounting system is built for zero-shift stability and minimal weight penalty. This is not a gucci cosmetic piece; it's a working component for serious shooters.
The kit includes the handguard and barrel nut. You'll supply your own T-15 wrench and purple thread locker to spec. If you're assembling a suppressor-ready 5.56 build, upgrading a barreled upper, or stacking features without compromise, the NEMO Battle Light earns its place on your bench.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Length | 15 inches |
| Exterior Width | 2.22 inches |
| Inner Diameter | 1.83 inches |
| Height (bore centerline to top of rail) | 1.216 inches |
| Handguard Material | 6061-T6 aluminum alloy extrusion |
| Handguard Finish | Mil-Spec hard anodize Type III (black) |
| Barrel Nut Material | 7075-T6 aluminum |
| Barrel Nut Thread | 1.25-18 |
| Accessory Slots | M-LOK at 3 and 9 o'clock |
| Top Rail | Integrated with engraved T-marks |
| Sling Mounts | Steel quick-disconnect with rotation limiters |
| Installation Tool | T-15 wrench (not included) |
| Recommended Thread Locker | Purple (not included) |
Yes, the NEMO Battle Light 556 is designed for 5.56 NATO builds. The barrel nut uses a 1.25-18 thread with a standard T-15 wrench interface, which is compatible with most mil-spec upper receivers. Verify your barrel nut thread pitch before purchase if you have a non-standard upper.
Yes. The 1.83-inch inner diameter is specifically designed to accommodate many modern under-barrel suppressors without interference. This is one of the primary design advantages of the wide profile.
The kit includes the handguard and the barrel nut. You will need to supply your own T-15 wrench and purple thread locker for installation.
The M-LOK slots at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions accept any M-LOK compatible accessories—lights, grips, rail segments, cable management systems, and more. The integrated 12 o'clock rail is ready for optics and night vision mounts without additional adapters.
SKU: 115654457 • Weight: 0.96oz