AR Rifles in Other Calibers - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Hef · 03-25-2006, 06:31 AM

I'm thinking about what to get for a new rifle. I want something in a semi-auto "assault rifle", to carry in the truck with me daily. I have been debating the pros & cons of various platforms and calibers.

When I look at AR's, I wonder about the availability of parts and ammo for non-standard calibers (6.5mm, 6.8mm, 7.62x39mm, etc). I don't think I need a .308 M4 carbine, but a 5.56mm seems *just a little* underpowered.

Who has 468 Socom? Other rifles? I'd like some firsthand reports.

In an AR, I'd like it with a 16" barrel (registered SBR is OK too), A3 flattop receiver, and collapsible stock.

Pat98TJ · 03-25-2006, 06:47 AM

First, they are not assault rifles...that's leftist propaganda. Try "Semi-auto carbine" If you want your rifle in case of a "civil uprising" .308 is the best choice. I have several in .223 and they are great for up to 200 yds. but there's nothing like a 500 yard hit to give you goose bumps! Stick with a NATO round for availability and economy.

bigratdaddy427 · 03-25-2006, 08:18 AM

Hello if you are looking for something inbetween a 223 and a 308,check out Armalite.com

basketcasejeep · 03-25-2006, 08:20 AM

I was scanning the threads, and thought I read, "Air Rifles with Other Calibers."

.177 and .22 . Any others?

gipper · 03-25-2006, 08:33 AM

AR-10 is a .308 version.
http://www.armalite.com/sales/catalo...eCatalog10.pdf

TheRipper · 03-25-2006, 08:33 AM

I like the .223 and .308 calibers both.But with a 30rd clip you should not haft to worry much.Here is a link to a cool gun that uses the m-16 clips and can also be shot while folded up...

..that sounds like a plus for you.
http://www.kel-tec.com/su16c.html

Or you could go this route and get a concealed weapon license.
http://www.kel-tec.com/plr16.html $640

Or this from Bushmaster around $900
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/C...az-c15p21s.asp

03-25-2006, 06:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hef Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11907 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,037 Blog Entries: 1	AR Rifles in Other Calibers I'm thinking about what to get for a new rifle. I want something in a semi-auto "assault rifle", to carry in the truck with me daily. I have been debating the pros & cons of various platforms and calibers. When I look at AR's, I wonder about the availability of parts and ammo for non-standard calibers (6.5mm, 6.8mm, 7.62x39mm, etc). I don't think I need a .308 M4 carbine, but a 5.56mm seems just a little underpowered. Who has 468 Socom? Other rifles? I'd like some firsthand reports. In an AR, I'd like it with a 16" barrel (registered SBR is OK too), A3 flattop receiver, and collapsible stock.

03-25-2006, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pat98TJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23629 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,541	First, they are not assault rifles...that's leftist propaganda. Try "Semi-auto carbine" If you want your rifle in case of a "civil uprising" .308 is the best choice. I have several in .223 and they are great for up to 200 yds. but there's nothing like a 500 yard hit to give you goose bumps! Stick with a NATO round for availability and economy. __________________ The best deals are at [URL=www.offroadoverstock.com][SIZE=4][COLOR=Blue][B][FONT=Impact][FONT=Tahoma][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=Red]Offroad[/COLOR]Overstock.com[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL]

03-25-2006, 08:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
basketcasejeep Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34936 Location: GA Posts: 442	I was scanning the threads, and thought I read, "Air Rifles with Other Calibers." .177 and .22 . Any others? __________________ . . . but in the Kalahari it is always Tuesday, or Thursday, or whatever day you like . . .

03-25-2006, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
gipper Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19304 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 824	AR-10 is a .308 version. http://www.armalite.com/sales/catalo...eCatalog10.pdf __________________ For sale: 1984 CJ7 ... 4.10's, superwinch hubs, more.

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TheRipper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22721 Location: FORT WORTH,TX Posts: 2,236	I like the .223 and .308 calibers both.But with a 30rd clip you should not haft to worry much.Here is a link to a cool gun that uses the m-16 clips and can also be shot while folded up... ..that sounds like a plus for you. http://www.kel-tec.com/su16c.html Or you could go this route and get a concealed weapon license. http://www.kel-tec.com/plr16.html $640 Or this from Bushmaster around $900 http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/C...az-c15p21s.asp __________________ [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue"]www.rockjunkie.net[/COLOR][/SIZE] [URL="http://www.crackslinger.com/login.php"]http://www.crackslinger.com/login.php[/URL] [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313836]Link's to rockwell question's and info...[/URL] [URL="http://www.ouversonengineering.com/"][SIZE="5"]http://www.ouversonengineering.com/[/SIZE][/URL] Last edited by TheRipper; 03-25-2006 at 08:43 AM.

03-25-2006, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigratdaddy427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65193 Posts: 9	Hello if you are looking for something inbetween a 223 and a 308,check out Armalite.com

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