 It's forged aluminum. This is type 15 7075 T6 forged aluminum. That's the best in the business. What I love about this is the price. We think about Americans. Without your discount, you're paying $1,000 and change. With your discount, which you can discuss, you're getting this rifle for under $1,000. No one else is giving you this type of quality for this price point, bar none.