[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR Conversions?

Posted: 4/3/2017 8:18:44 PM EDT

What other calibers can I convert my stock Ruger AR-556 to. Just asking because I came across a beast of a caliber online 458 socom. Just want to see how truly versatle these weapons are.

Posted: 4/3/2017 8:26:57 PM EDT

[#1]

Oh boy.

Including bolt and barrel swap, here we go...
.458 SOCOM (awesome round, if you cast/reload or can stomach the cost)
.300 Blackout
.50 Beowulf
6.5 Grendel
6.8 SPC
.22LR
.25-45 Sharps (meh)
.22 Nosler
.204 Ruger

And those are just the high-profile ones. There are a LOT more.

Posted: 4/3/2017 9:05:09 PM EDT

[#2]

This site made a great list. They probably missed some ;)

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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:23:15 PM EDT

[#3]

What do I need to purchase or do to my ar to shoot 458 socom

Posted: 4/3/2017 9:27:02 PM EDT

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You can buy a 458 upper with everything you need to convert your AR. Just swap it out with your existing one. Your 5.56 magazines will work, just as a single stack.

Posted: 4/3/2017 10:05:00 PM EDT

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I can do that with any of those calibers southern phantom mentioned?

Posted: 4/3/2017 11:18:46 PM EDT

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Some of them will require different mags (like 6.8 and 6.5G, as well as .22LR), but for the most part, yes, an upper swap is all you'd need. Some (that weren't listed in this thread) like 9mm will require other parts, like a mag block.

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