Ar upper other than .233^5.56

[blizzzarddemon 0]

I'm looking for an upper for my njgunforum.com ar 15 lower once it come in I don't want a 5.56 as I have an ar in that caliber I would like a 5.7 like the p90 but ammo is hard to find I want an upper where ammo is easy to find I do not know how to reload am not allowed to reload where I live so no suggestion a caliber that is easier to reload then buy new. Also please no 22lr uppers either

 

I have handguns in

9am

45acp

38spcl

And 357 mag

 

An upper in those would be cool but would like to skip getting a 9am as I have a kel tec sub 2000

 

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[BlueLineFish 615]

Not going to find an upper in 38/357. 45 requires a different magwell than a 223/556. What about 300. Can use the same mags as 223/556.

[blizzzarddemon 0]

300 how easy is ammo to get and price point of ammo and will p mags work with 300

 

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[ogfarmer 138]

5.45x39

[DL75 0]

300 blackout are available again. 300 blackout uses everything same as 556 except for the barrel. Excellent caliber. Same as 308 winchester. I love mine.

[blizzzarddemon 0]

That's good so I don't have to get diffrent mags any uppers in 300 blackout recommendations

 

 

And of farmer

Do I have to get diffrent magazines then what I use in my 5.56 ar to use 5.45x39 and is the primer corrosive like the 7.62x54r

 

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[blizzzarddemon 0]

I wonder why no one made a 38/357 upper is it because they are revolver rounds

 

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[iCARRY 0]

How about 6.8 spc?

[ogfarmer 138]

That's good so I don't have to get diffrent mags any uppers in 300 blackout recommendations

 

 

And of farmer

Do I have to get diffrent magazines then what I use in my 5.56 ar to use 5.45x39 and is the primer corrosive like the 7.62x54r

 

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No clue but would like to know since I was  also thinking of another upper, I am watching this thread

[carl_g 568]

Do they still make a 7.62x39 upper? That would get you into a 30 cal round cheap. 300 blackout is running about $1/round.

[dwamp2006 1]

5.45x39

Ive been wanting to do an upper in that caliber since ammo is dirt cheap, but where the hell do you find them?

[ogfarmer 138]

Ive been wanting to do an upper in that caliber since ammo is dirt cheap, but where the hell do you find them?

I seen a couple online around 720.00

[carl_g 568]

I seen a couple online around 720.00

http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=328

[ogfarmer 138]

i saw those, but once you add in the bcg and such your upto about 700.00

[ogfarmer 138]

599.99

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/265139/olympic-ar-15-a2-upper-assembly-545x39mm-1-in-8-twist-16-barrel-stainless-steel-black-with-m4-handguard-flash-hider-30-round-magazine-pre-ban

 

here just some for reference of other calibers http://www.midwayusa.com/find?newcategorydimensionid=17143

[Respect2A 0]

50 Beowulf.

 

Boom!

[RUTGERS95 890]

5.45x39

bingo was his nameoh ...

[T Bill 649]

Russian 5.45X39 will probably be corrosive. Because it is a necked down x39, magazines could be an issue too, as the taper of the shell requires a tapered mag.  Have heard Magpul E-mags have worked but we are not allowed 30 rounders.  P-Mags have be hand modified, but again not in blocked mags.  So finding mags could be an issue.

 

38/357 does not work well in semi-auto platforms, as the case has a rim at the base for head spacing.  Most common AR rounds headspace on shoulder or case mouth, much easier to do.

 

300BLK is a shortened 223/5.56 case to accept certain 30 caliber heads.  This allows same bolt and magazines to be used, just a barrel change.

 

There are about seven or eight different calibers available for use in an AR platform.  Outside of 223/5.56 or 7.62x39 most are not priced to compete with these standard market rounds.  Pistol caliber AR's all have their own individual issues from magazines to bolts, etc.  DDLES does make special AR lowers to run 9MM or 45ACP with Glock magazines.

[pjd832 146]

ive seen this list posted in several forums....not sure where or who would be making alot of these...lol heres a copy/paste

 

here is an incomplete list but something to get you started:

 

AR-15, without bolt modification
.17 Remington
.17/223
.20 Tactical
.20 Practical
.20 Vartag
.204 Ruger
.221 Fireball
.222 Remington
.222 Remington Magnum
.223 Remington (5.56x45mm)
.223 Remington Ackley Improved
6x45mm
6mm TCU
6x47mm
6mm Whisper
.25x45mm
6.5mm Whisper
7mm Whisper
7mm TCU
.300 Whisper (.300/221, .300 Fireball)
.338 Whisper

AR-15, with bolt modification
223 WSSM
5.45x39mm (.21 Genghis)
243 WSSM
6mm PPC
6mm WOA
6mm BR Remington
6mm Hagar
6.5mm PPC
6.5 WSSM
6.5 WOA
6.5mm Grendel
25 WSSM
6.8x43mm SPC
.30 Herrett Rimless Tactical (6.8x43mm case trimmed to 41mm and necked up to .308; the 6.8mm version of the .300 Whisper)
7.62x25
7.62x39mm
.30 RAR
300 OSSM
.357 Auto
.35 Gremlin (necked up 6.5 Grendel to 358)
.358 WSSM (various names, but all are some form of a WSSM necked up to 35 caliber, some are shortened to make them big game legal in Indiana)
.458 SOCOM
.50 Action Express
.50 Beowulf

AR-15 using a simple blowback operation
.17 HMR
.22 LR
.22 WMR
9x19mm
9x21
9x23
30 Carbine
357 Sig
40S&W
400 Cor-Bon
41 Action Express
10mm Auto
45 GAP
45ACP
45 Super
45 Win Mag

This list is in no way complete

[NYMetsFan86 9]

I built one chambered in 7.62x39 and ive seen them for sale around. Bottom line when putting that caliber in an AR is finding a mag that feeds reliably. other than that its wicked fun to shoot and cheaper than most calibers.

 

I am currently building one chambered in 9mm

[blizzzarddemon 0]

The 300 blackout might be the way to go unless 5.7 x?? That the p90 uses ammo becomes easier to get I wish I could find a 410 guage ar upper but heard they had problem

 

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[louu 399]

http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=328

HOLY $#!+ that place is awesome!!!

I found this on there and I had to keep the computer from falling off my lap.

http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=194

Is it legal for us poor bastards to own???

[NYMetsFan86 9]

HOLY $#!+ that place is awesome!!!

I found this on there and I had to keep the computer from falling off my lap.

http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=194

Is it legal for us poor bastards to own???

 

that is an awesome price but i would check the lead time with Model 1, then see if anyone on the forums can attest to their function, fit, and finish

[louu 399]

What's lead time?

[BlueLineFish 615]

What's lead time?

Lead time is how Long before something is available

[blizzzarddemon 0]

I the 5.45 looked perfect as ammo is not expensive but from doing research looks like a regular ar mag won't work the mags needs a little modification to the follower and in jersey that's not possible and I only found 30 round specifically for the 5.45

 

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[Jon 264]

I played around with someone's 7.62x39 AR and it was an absolute blast and just as accurate as 5.56. For a 'different' AR with readily available ammo, that's my choice.

[NYMetsFan86 9]

I played around with someone's 7.62x39 AR and it was an absolute blast and just as accurate as 5.56. For a 'different' AR with readily available ammo, that's my choice.

 

DITTO, well said.....cheap ammo thats not corrosive and mags that are readily available. barrels and BCG's in that caliber can be found at many stores online. 

 

ARDepot.com is one i know of. I got my whole BCG from them and they automatically install a longer firing pin to get through the Russian primers....that firing pin and a stronger hammer spring from Wolf Springs (www.gunsprings.com) and it goes bang every damn time. Stronger extractor spring will help FTE issues with that particular cartridge. From there, a decent mag and your GTG.

[Respect2A 0]

I played around with someone's 7.62x39 AR and it was an absolute blast and just as accurate as 5.56. For a 'different' AR with readily available ammo, that's my choice.

Not a bad pig hunting gun either.

[NYMetsFan86 9]

Not a bad pig hunting gun either.

 

Holy crap that sounds like a good time and a huge supply of bacon. What state do I have to go to for this?