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Posted: 9/11/2014 8:37:31 PM EDT
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Howdy Gents,
FNG here with a question. I reside in the People's Republic of CT so I have very limited choices. I have a chance to buy an Knights SR25 7.62 stripped upper and lower. My question is what if any complete upper will fit that lower? I am thinking of a 14.5" or 16" barreled carbine configuration. I could care less about using the SR25 upper unless that is my only option. Or should I walk away on the KA SR25 and look elsewhere? I already own a SA Socom in 7.62. Please share what you can. I thank you in advance! Diggy 
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LMT doesn't list 7.62 uppers for sale on their website.....?
I have built up a few AR lowers and have all the tools to do that. I have not built an upper and want to make sure this one is right. How involved would building out the KA upper be? I apologize I am totally green and don't want to screw the pooch on that upper. I have heard that the KA SR 25 platform does not play nice with others and finding any solid information has been tough. I appreciate guys, please keep it coming
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ACP ......great question. It is a KA SR 25 upper as well....matched to the lower.
I have zero experience with the 7.62 AR platform and even less building an upper on my own. I am in CT so I can only get pre ban 94 guns or lowers. I lucked into this one and put some money down on it. I just don't want to screw up the assembly of the upper and would consider a complete upper I can "plug in" to the SR25 lower. I have built several AR 15 lowers and have all the tools and a comfortable working knowledge of them so I believe I can handle the SR 25 lower assembly. It's the barrel and all that goes with it that I am nervous about. I'd like to get a 14.5" barrel w/ pinned muzzle device or a 16" with key mod hand guard 13" or 15" with collapsable stock in a carbine configuration. Any input you can offer would be very much appreciated! |
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There aren't a whole lot of complete .308 uppers available in the SR25 pattern. If you've already got a vise, you're halfway there.
Get this, whatever barrel nut wrench you need, and a torque wrench. We can walk you through putting an upper together. |
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Josh....I appreciate it. What complete upper would you recommend that is close to my specs?
Also.....what are a few of the things I would have to shop for to put my own upper together? Or is there a thread you can point me to? I just want to do this right because buying another pre ban lower in this friggin commie state is pretty darn expensive! Thank you Sir! |
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It's all in this thread.
You'll need a vise, torque wrench, vise jaws (linked above), and a barrel nut wrench for the handguard you choose. Assorted Allen wrenches and punches will come in handy as well. The upper does require a few more specialized tools, but it's actually easier to assemble than the lower. |
Awesome man!
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It's all in this thread. You'll need a vise, torque wrench, vise jaws (linked above), and a barrel nut wrench for the handguard you choose. Assorted Allen wrenches and punches will come in handy as well. The upper does require a few more specialized tools, but it's actually easier to assemble than the lower. I agree OP, uppers are definitely easier, especially with proper tools...On my first build, I didnt have the right tools. ended up getting the job dont with a friend with like a 30" plumbers wrench, and my thighs as a vice. Was...An interesting experience...but in the end, I learned A LOT! Looks like you have most of what you need anyways. |
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Roger that. Vise, torque wrench, roll pin punches, hammers, vise grips, tape, and a dangerous curiosity! I appreciate the input fellas. I will begin the research and start accumulating parts. Looks like I need to pick up my SR 25 upper and lower. Let the games begin!
Thank you all
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Mega, LMT, LaRue, and JP all fit.There's a few floating around the EE now. You can always buy a complete rifle and have it shipped to an FFL have them take off what you want and sell the lower/ left over parts on gun broker. I'm building one as well feel free to pm me questions
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