can i convert my 556 AR to 762?

[MUKAK]

i am interested in converting my AR

what exactly do i need to purchase? Can i just swap barrels?

what are Pros N Cons?

[Wnick308]

No, a AR-10 is for .308/7.62.
But there are other great calibers that can fit in an AR-15 magazine. (6.8,7.62X39,6.5,etc.)

[SixPointEight]

Specifically, try and fit a .308 round in the mag well of your AR. Then you tell US if you can just swap barrels.

Then try and fit that .308 through the ejection port, or onto the bolt face and let us know if those parts are the same too.

[Stooman]

7.62x39 or 7.62x51?
for one you'll need a new upper, and as others said, for the other you'll need a different rifle

[MUKAK]

7.62x39 or 7.62x51?
for one you'll need a new upper, and as others said, for the other you'll need a different rifle

762x39

[SixPointEight]

Well since you're just a goldmine of information,

you need a new upper. You need new mags.

Asked. Answered. /Thread

[MUKAK]

Well since you're just a goldmine of information,

you need a new upper. You need new mags.

Asked. Answered. /Thread

hey would i just be able to swap barrels?

[SixPointEight]

hey would i just be able to swap barrels?

Wow



If so, then yes. You can just swap barrels. Try it and let us know how it goes.

If you can read the post you quoted, then you have the answer.

[MUKAK]

Wow



If so, then yes. You can just swap barrels. Try it and let us know how it goes.

If you can read the post you quoted, then you have the answer.

whats wrong with u? PMS? i saw ur reply saying that i need a NEW UPPER... i am new to this gun building stuff so i wanted to know if i can just swap the Barrel out in my existing CMMG GP upper

if my questions get u mad ( while u on PMS ) feel free not to answer

[Bhobbs]

The 7.62x39 would require a new barrel, a new bolt, and new magazines.

So no, you cannot just swap barrels.

[Knight_Who_Says_Ni]

This thread has soooo much win in it! You need a whole new upper.

[thrillhouse700]

HAHAHAHA, some people get upset at noob questions don't worry. We all had to start somewhere. If your going to 7.62x39 you need a new barrel and bcg. The cost of these and ease of use would be better served in a new complete upper. You will also obviously need new mags.

Pros - cheaper ammo, mostly bi-metal magnetic ammo but you can still find the yugo surplus sometimes. Make sure your local range allows bi-metal.
cons- not as accurate ballistics wise, but still good for plinking or battle rifle.

.223 shoots very straight and 7.62x39 kinda has the ballistics of a football.

[Nathan Krynn]

Most of the time the 7.62x39 you need a heavier hammer spring and modified fireing pin as well to ignite the Russian primers.

C-products are the only mags I have heard work reliably but dont know the availability since they were bought out nor if it matters for 10 rds.

Also you need a new bolt and barrel.

Like most have said get a new upper but really Id just get as new AR.

[FatalKitty]

No, a AR-10 is for .308/7.62.
But there are other great calibers that can fit in an AR-15 magazine. (6.8,7.62X39,6.5,etc.)

never ehard of 7.62x39, have you?

[SixPointEight]

No, a AR-10 is for .308/7.62.
But there are other great calibers that can fit in an AR-15 magazine. (6.8,7.62X39,6.5,etc.)

never ehard of 7.62x39, have you?

Little bit of fail?

whats wrong with u? PMS? i saw ur reply saying that i need a NEW UPPER... i am new to this gun building stuff so i wanted to know if i can just swap the Barrel out in my existing CMMG GP upper

if my questions get u mad ( while u on PMS ) feel free not to answer

I answered your question. Can I just swap the barrel?
Answer:
No, you need a new upper, and new magazines.


What's wrong with you? Reading comprehension?

Or do you not understand what parts are included in an upper. The minimum parts needed are a new barrel and a new bolt, the carrier may or may not be the same. For the effort, you might as well get a new upper, then have two caliber functionality of your one gun.