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10/12/2008 8:19:54 AM EDT
OK I want to build/put together  my own AR15. My question is can you use a single Lower unit for multiple caliber uppers?
I know it sounds like a dumb question but I want a 223 and also a 7.63x39 due to the lesser coast of ammo.
Thanks,
Lee
10/12/2008 8:26:47 AM EDT
[#1]
Yep, all you need to do is swap the upper receiver.
10/12/2008 8:55:23 AM EDT
[#2]
The only time you need a different lower is when you want to go to .308 lengthed cartridges.  Other than that, yup g2g.  Setting up for a 9mm upper does require a couple different parts for the lower, but you still use the same type lower as the .223/5.56 etc. class cartridges.

Brian
10/12/2008 4:51:58 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks Guys, I picked up a DPMS lower this afternoon along with som 30 cal Ball ammo for my M1.
Now I just have to start doing some more research on what type upper I want.
Lee
10/12/2008 5:09:31 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
OK I want to build/put together  my own AR15. My question is can you use a single Lower unit for multiple caliber uppers?
I know it sounds like a dumb question but I want a 223 and also a 7.63x39 due to the lesser coast of ammo.
Thanks,
Lee


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More reading .  Even if you don't plan on building, knowing how the AR goes together is good info.

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