ARs have been a speciality of Yankee Hill Machine (YHM) since the mid-90s.

At the same time, the company continued to produce its respected line of parts and accessories, with many of them still showing up on competitors’ products through to this day.

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There are four offerings from YHM that put the manufacturer ahead of most of the competition in the AR market.

Designed with input from renowned shooter Todd Jarrett, the 5.56mm SFM-100 Todd Jarrett Competition carbine features a full host of enhancements right out of the box.

The 5.56mm SOC-8510-OD SLR Specter Smooth carbine features a striking OD green Cerakote finish and the SLR smooth mid-length handguard.

The 20-inch-barreled YHM-8600 Entry-Level Rifle is optics ready and designed to provide a dependable platform for accessorizing.

The YHM-8820 Black Diamond Specter XL is a 5.56mm carbine that features a railed handguard with diamond-shaped recesses for weight reduction.

For more information, visit yhm.net or call 877-892-6533.

Specifications:

SFM-100 TODD JARRETT COMPETITION

• Caliber: 5.56mm NATO, 6.8 SPC
• Barrel: 16 inches
• OA Length: 35 inches
• Weight: 6.9 pounds (empty)
• Stock: Ace ARFX
• Sights: Flip-up front and rear
• Action: Direct impingement semi-auto
• Finish: Matte black
• Capacity: 30+1
• MSRP: $2,007

SOC-8510-OD SLR

• Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
• Barrel: 16 inches
• OA Length: 33.5-37.5 inches
• Weight: 6.9 pounds (empty)
• Stock: Adjustable TI-7
• Sights: Flip-up front and rear
• Action: Direct impingement semi-auto
• Finish: OD green Cerakote
• Capacity: 30+1
• MSRP: $1,950

YHM-8600 ENTRY-LEVEL RIFLE

• Caliber: 5.56mm NATO, 6.8 SPC
• Barrel: 20 inches
• OA Length: 38.5 inches
• Weight: 6.4 pounds (empty)
• Stock: Fixed A2-style
• Sights: Optics-ready Picatinny rail
• Action: Direct impingement semi-auto
• Finish: Hardcoat anodized black
• Capacity: 30+1
• MSRP: $1,311

YHM-8820 BLACK DIAMOND

• Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
• Barrel: 16 inches
• OA Length: 33.5-37.5 inches
• Weight: 6.9 pounds (empty)
• Stock: Collapsible
• Sights: Flip-up front and rear
• Action: Direct impingement semi-auto
• Finish: Hardcoat anodized black
• Capacity: 30+1
• MSRP: $1,525