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Change 223 upper Question

Posted By: Dalee7892

Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 03:34 PM

What would you do? Wanting to change the 223 upper to either a 7.62x39 or the 6.8. Which one would you do? Just to have a different setup to go to for deer and pigs. Any suggestions helpful.
Posted By: jhenderson

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 03:39 PM

My experience the 7.62 can be hard to find the right ammo magazine combo. I'd do the 6.8 but even it will need new mags as well.
Posted By: wtjim

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 03:42 PM

Short range 6.8 or if you want all around better IMO go 6.5 Grendel. I have 18" barrel and it has absolutely flattened everything I've shot with authority....
Posted By: Tactical Cowboy

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 03:59 PM

6.8... Or buy lots more .223 for the cost of the upper.
Posted By: BassCat'99

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 04:53 PM

6.8SPC... very useful and makes a great deer/hog rifle
Posted By: TexFlip

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 05:07 PM

300 Blackout? Could use same bolt and mags as 223.
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 07:12 PM

6.8 will only require changing the bolt and magazines. Great round and much more effective on larger game than 223/556.
Posted By: colt45-90

Re: Change 223 upper Question - 01/01/16 07:24 PM

7.62 & 6.8 can use same mags
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