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    Default Converting a 5.56 to 308

    I was wondering is it possible to switch uppers on my ar15 and replace it with a 308? I don’t want to purchase another whole kit but would like to just buy a different caliber upper.
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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    Different lowers completely.
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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    7.62x51 won't work but you can get a 7.62X39 upper for an AR15 lower.

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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    also 308 AR pattern rifles are not all interchangeable either. the 2 main patterns are the armalite (the AR-10) and dpms (LR-308)

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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    308 is too long for the AR 15, but you can still change calibers.

    as mentioned - 7.62x39

    7.62x35 aka .300BLK

    I just built a .458Socom. It's competitors would be .450 Bushmaster or the .50 beowulf.

    Probably a few more I'm totally clueless about. I don't remember if 6.8 fits AR15?
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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    Quote Originally Posted by ExFlyinguy View Post
    Probably a few more I'm totally clueless about. I don't remember if 6.8 fits AR15?
    6.8 will work in a standard AR lower with metal mags.

    6.5 Grendel will also work in a standard AR lower.

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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    below is a list of calibers that work in a Ar15 lower. There are some bolt action uppers that fit the lower but they will not feed through the mag well, i.e. 50 bmg.
    Rimfire calibers
    .17 Mach 2
    .17 HMR[1]
    .17 Winchester Super Magnum[1]
    .22 Long Rifle[2]
    .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire[1]
    Centerfire calibers imperial measurement
    .17 Mach IV
    .17 Remington Fireball
    .17 Remington[1]
    .17-223[3]
    .20 Practical[4]
    .204 Ruger[1]
    .222 Remington
    .223 Remington
    .22 PPC
    .22 Nosler
    .224 Valkyrie
    .224 Kritzeck (Shortened .223 remington neck)[6]
    .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum[5]
    .243 LBC[3]
    .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum[5]
    .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum[5]
    .25-45 Sharps
    .277 Wolverine (6.8×39mm)
    .30 Carbine[1]
    .30 Remington AR[7]
    30 American[8]
    300 OSSM[5]
    300 AAC Blackout (7.62×35mm)[7]
    .300 Whisper[7]
    .350 Legend[9]
    300 HAM'R - Wilson Combat[10]
    358 Yeti - Wildcat[11]
    375 SOCOM
    .40 S&W[12]
    .45 ACP[13]
    .450 Bushmaster[1]
    .458 SOCOM[14]
    .50 Action Express
    .50 Beowulf[15]
    Centerfire calibers metric measurement
    5.45×39mm[1]
    5.56×45mm NATO
    FN 5.7×28mm
    6×45mm
    6.5mm Grendel[1]
    6.8×39mm (.277 Wolverine)[16][17]
    6.8mm Remington SPC[7]
    7.62×37mm Musang
    7.62×39mm[7]
    7.62×40mm Wilson Tactical[7]
    7.92x33mm Kurz
    9×19mm Parabellum[2]
    10mm Auto[13]
    9x39mm[18]

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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    LOL ^that should pretty much cover it

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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    Thank you all for your help.
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    Default Re: Converting a 5.56 to 308

    Probably will go with 7.62 by 39 as I don't want to reload and it's cheaper than a 300 blackout.
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