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10/12/2010 4:49:07 PM EDT
Obviously, a new barrel is required. How about a new bolt and magazine?

With ammo costs in mind, I see 5.45 as a good training option, just trying to find out if it makes sense.
10/12/2010 5:01:49 PM EDT
[#1]
New barrel, bolt and magazines are required to change over to 5.45.
Magazine choices are slim as C-products offers the only true 5.45 mags at this time, others experiment with 5.56 mags with mixed results..
Go to the Spikes, Aim, and C-products industry sites and you will find a wealth of information.
87GN has actually done some pretty good research that you may find interesting on cost effectiveness comparing 5.45 to 5.56.
It really depends on how much you are planning to shoot to make it worthwhile/ cost effective.
That said, I love my new Spikes 5.45 upper. There are several choices and ways to go.
10/12/2010 5:03:49 PM EDT
[#2]
You will need a bolt and new mags Model1 sales has treated me well in the past also remember surplus ammo is corrosive .
10/12/2010 5:50:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Spike's new 5.45 - you should check it out.
10/12/2010 6:45:57 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Spike's new 5.45 - you should check it out.


This.

I have a S&W upper that I built it was before Spikes released one.  It is a damn good round and I like the rifle.
10/12/2010 8:19:52 PM EDT
[#5]
My 5.45 setup is sitting in a safe, waiting for some reliable mags
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