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Posted: 8/5/2012 7:34:49 PM EDT
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I have two match grade A2's for CMP and long range competition. Both are chambered in .223 Rem.for 100-600 yd events with SMK 69's with .223 Rem load data. I'd like to buy a replacement upper in A2 or A3 configuration chambered in 5.56mmx45 in a 7-twist to be able to fire the milspec hot loads at long range, should the need ever arise.
I was shopping at Commercial Row at the NRA Nationals at Camp Perry, OH, last week and discovered Armalite, Bushmaster,M&A, Sherluk, and Rock River had nothing to offer. 8-twist midlengths were the closest I could find. Where can I find a NATO-spec 20" upper in 5.56mm with the accuracy to reach out with heavy military rounds/bullets? Thanks in advance! hank "All skill is in vain when an Angel pees in the touch hole of your musket." |
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I took your aqdvice, checked it out on their website and ordered one. As I live just over the state line from OOW, it arrived a few days later via FedEx. You were quite right! In beautiful condition other than some finish wear on the windage knob. The bore cleaned up with CLP and I plan to give it a treatment with a copper remover but the rifling appears sharp. I had some extra upper parts and replaced the missing forward assist, and threw in a spare bolt and carrier.
Now, I can't decide if I want to build a dedicated lower for it, or use one of the lowers from my match rifles. Thanks much for the great advice, Hank "All skill is in vain when an Angel pees in the touchhole of your musket." |
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