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Posted: 6/2/2023 3:57:07 PM EDT

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Why not, oh, I dunno, a C7?

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I also concur with the Gordy for your C7

Why not, oh, I dunno, a C7?

Posted: 6/2/2023 4:31:54 PM EDT

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Why not, oh, I dunno, a C7?

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I also concur with the Gordy for your C7

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NVM

That's boring.

Posted: 6/2/2023 4:43:22 PM EDT

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I should have been more clear with my question. What's the best configuration for a C7 upper receiver with the H&R lowers that have been released? The M16A2 COTS receiver with a 14.7” barrel is what comes to my mind first but wanted to know if there are any other configurations to consider. The Gordon is cool and I might go that route. Don’t think I can make an accurate Canadian C7 rifle clone with that’s available.

Posted: 6/2/2023 4:55:02 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/2/2023 6:18:44 PM EDT

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I should have been more clear with my question. What's the best configuration for a C7 upper receiver with the H&R lowers that have been released? The M16A2 COTS receiver with a 14.7" barrel is what comes to my mind first but wanted to know if there are any other configurations to consider. The Gordon is cool and I might go that route. Don't think I can make an accurate Canadian C7 rifle clone with that's available.

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Both 723's and 733's would use a C7 upper with an A2 COTS lower

Posted: 6/2/2023 8:57:56 PM EDT

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I should have been more clear with my question. What's the best configuration for a C7 upper receiver with the H&R lowers that have been released? The M16A2 COTS receiver with a 14.7” barrel is what comes to my mind first but wanted to know if there are any other configurations to consider. The Gordon is cool and I might go that route. Don’t think I can make an accurate Canadian C7 rifle clone with that’s available.

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Yeah diemaco parts are pretty hard to find. I’ve seen some barrels before

Posted: 6/2/2023 10:14:04 PM EDT

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I should have been more clear with my question. What's the best configuration for a C7 upper receiver with the H&R lowers that have been released? The M16A2 COTS receiver with a 14.7” barrel is what comes to my mind first but wanted to know if there are any other configurations to consider. The Gordon is cool and I might go that route. Don’t think I can make an accurate Canadian C7 rifle clone with that’s available.

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I see, if you’re trying to make the most accurate clone possible with this lower and a C7 upper the 723, 733 or M16A2 are options.

The lowers these are modeled after were sold commercially, so any rifles made for the commercial market during a certain period could have this combo. Colt was well known for using what they had on hand rather than adhering to a strict combination.

Posted: 6/3/2023 6:24:22 AM EDT

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Thanks, I appreciate the responses. I’d bought this upper on a whim at a gun show ten years ago and didn’t really know what it was until recently and I want to give it a proper home.

Posted: 6/3/2023 9:40:26 AM EDT

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Thanks, I appreciate the responses. I’d bought this upper on a whim at a gun show ten years ago and didn’t really know what it was until recently and I want to give it a proper home.

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You’re welcome. I’ve never seen a C7 (actually they were called A2 uppers with field sights) with a US property marked lower, they may exist based on what I said above, but your best bet is to stick with this lower IMO.