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tbaby303
01-10-2010, 22:10
how would i chang my ar15 to an ar10? Would i have to change the upper and the lower? would that be cheaper or shoul i just go buy an ar10? THANKS
Everything is different. About the only parts that interchange is the trigger group and some other small parts here and there. Most all else is bigger and more expensive.
Get a complete DPMS rifle if you want a 308.
They are completely different, ;ower and upper, bolt, LPK, it is all different.
Controls, function and design are similar but scale and parts are not.
Here's a pretty helpful link...
Click (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/search.php)
tbaby303
01-10-2010, 23:18
Thanks for the info guys. That was what i thought. So what caliber can i change my AR too just by changing my upper only.
I think aims has the 5.45 uppers in stock. If you want some more power I think the 6.8spc is a great round between the .223 and the .308
Great-Kazoo
01-10-2010, 23:26
how would i chang my ar15 to an ar10? Would i have to change the upper and the lower? would that be cheaper or shoul i just go buy an ar10? THANKS
i'd start with spell check.
my fukin head hirtz whin i read thsi shitty spellin.
then read up on the different mfg's of the AR-10
MichiganMilitia
01-10-2010, 23:28
I think aims has the 5.45 uppers. If you want some more power I think the 6.8spc is a great round between the .223 and the .308
+1 on the 6.8.
What else is there? Off the top of my head:
.22LR
.223
.243
5.45mm
5.7mm
6.5mm
6.8mm
+1 on the 6.8.
What else is there? Off the top of my head:
.22LR
.223
.243
5.45mm
5.7mm
6.5mm
6.8mm
.45acp
.40s&w
10mm
9mm
.458 soco
.50 beo
I'm sure there are more but that's all I can call.
HandKBRad
01-11-2010, 08:46
5.7 X 28
Bailey Guns
01-11-2010, 08:54
7.62x39
.222Rem
.204Rug
iamhunter
01-11-2010, 09:32
Anyone have any experience with the AR-10 platform?
Any downside besides the price?
Bailey Guns
01-11-2010, 09:40
I have a lot of experience selling them as a dealer.
If it were me, and I were looking at a .308 caliber AR-style rifle, I'd choose the DPMS. They are far less expensive than the Armalite and, in my experience as a dealer, of better quality, too. The DPMS guns are known for accuracy. But getting mags come sometimes be a PITA.
But that's just my opinion based on my experiences. I'm sure others will have different experiences.
HandKBRad
01-11-2010, 09:46
+1 on the 6.8.
What else is there? Off the top of my head:
.22LR
.223
.243
5.45mm
5.7mm
6.5mm
6.8mm
oh I guess I need to look before I post. My reply was already posted.
MichiganMilitia
01-11-2010, 09:47
.45acp
.40s&w
10mm
9mm
.458 soco
.50 beo
I'm sure there are more but that's all I can call.
Really? There is a .40 and .45 and a 10mm AR upper??
The only AR upper chambered in a pistol round that I have heard of was 9mm.
Yep,, I keep looking for the one in 10mm..
One day it, the money and I will be in the same place at the same time..[Tooth]
GreenScoutII
01-11-2010, 10:39
I'm going to build an upper in .204 Ruger or .20 Tactical.
.17 Remington is available too.
iamhunter
01-11-2010, 10:55
I have a lot of experience selling them as a dealer.
If it were me, and I were looking at a .308 caliber AR-style rifle, I'd choose the DPMS. They are far less expensive than the Armalite and, in my experience as a dealer, of better quality, too. The DPMS guns are known for accuracy. But getting mags come sometimes be a PITA.
But that's just my opinion based on my experiences. I'm sure others will have different experiences.
Just looked at DPMS's site... man their stuff is expensive. $409 for a stripped 308 lower?
seems like monopoly pricing to me.
seems like monopoly pricing to me.
Maybe. But they have always been 3-4 times the price of AR-15 lowers.
Another question... is there something that I'm not aware of as to have a AR10 versus a bolt .308? Is it just the ability to hold 20 rounds versus 5 or whatever? Just a curious question.
GreenScoutII
01-11-2010, 12:33
Another question... is there something that I'm not aware of as to have a AR10 versus a bolt .308? Is it just the ability to hold 20 rounds versus 5 or whatever? Just a curious question.
I would say having a very similar platform between the AR-15 and the AR-10 would simplify training and practise. Also, the AR-10 is pretty damned accurate (at least the DPMS I shot is).
A lot of it is cool factor too I think....
Ok, that's what I was thinking, similiar platforms and more ammo holding. I'll stick with my bolt long gun then. HEHE.
When you go and purchase your AAC 762, you won't have to get your rifle threaded, just make sure you have the correct flash suppressor to snap it on to.
Bailey Guns
01-11-2010, 13:02
Just looked at DPMS's site... man their stuff is expensive. $409 for a stripped 308 lower?
seems like monopoly pricing to me.
Just keep in mind that's MSRP. Street prices are going to be somewhat less. And repeating what's been said, the .308 stuff is always more than .223 stuff.
Really? There is a .40 and .45 and a 10mm AR upper??
The only AR upper chambered in a pistol round that I have heard of was 9mm.
I think Oly makes makes them.
Circuits
01-11-2010, 13:45
Really? There is a .40 and .45 and a 10mm AR upper??
The only AR upper chambered in a pistol round that I have heard of was 9mm.
Olympic does 9, 10, .40 and .45
There was another specialty company that at one time was doing
.50 ae
.44 spl
.41 ae
.357 sig
.357 mag
And someone did 7.62 tokarev as a home project. If you can find a barrel chambered for it, and a bolt face to fit it, and some way to cram the magazine inside an AR-15 magwell, it's probably been done
When you go and purchase your AAC 762, you won't have to get your rifle threaded, just make sure you have the correct flash suppressor to snap it on to.
AAC?, No sir, I'm going the Gemtech route. I'll still get the barrell threaded. I just like the look of a bolt long gun. I'll get an Ar15 for the EBR but for long range, I like bolts... just my opinion.
Hmmm, you must spend a lot of time on arf.com then.
Hmmm, you must spend a lot of time on arf.com then.
?? Why do you say that? Arf.com...Is that a dog breed website (j/k)?
Arf.com is known for hating AAC is all.
Other than a few select mfg's afr is known to hate all hence my post count there...1 in the past year.
No, no. I have nothing against AAC at all! I just have read about good things with Gemtech, know a few folks with them, talked to them on the phone, seem to be nice, etc. I have no experience with AAC, so no opinion. I do not know anyone who has one. That's all. lol.
AAC makes pretty pretty solid cans. There are much better options other than Gemtech though. Better as in lighter and quieter.
Talk to me Hoser... As stated, I have no first hand experience in this field.
Wasn't AAC more expensive though... or was I looking at AWC... grrr.. option, options...
ACC was more expensive, as reflects the quality difference, but I was just checking prices today, and Gemtech seems to be ripping people off by pricing their crap as much as AAC now.
If you want to check out the raw data on weight and actual, tested, sound reduction, you can pay $15 and head on over to www.silencerresearch.com Personally, I don't think I'll pay the money until I'm in the market for a can. There are some free results posted though.
Is it $15 now.. it used to be $30 I think. I may do that, it's been suggested several times. I just don't want to read about it all. I'm a handson person. I would like to get a few different brands and go shooting... I may have to break down though and do the reading.
Oh is it $30? Then it probably still is that much. Sorry about that.
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