Originally Posted by MontanaMarine
Originally Posted by johnw
I guess I never considered a 7.62x39 in an AR.

Suppose I have a RR lower with a JSE 5.56 upper. Also a selection of mags for the 5.56.

What all would i need to do to put and operate a 7.62x39 upper on it? Or do I need a lower designed just for it?

All you need is an upper in 7.62x39, and magazines for the 7.62x39.

If you get an upper from Palmetto State Armory, it will come with an enhanced firing pin. It's a little longer to work with the deep seated and hard primers on steel case ammo.

For magazines you want the DuraMags.

The steel case ammo works best with a heavy milspec trigger. The heavy hammer and spring get the round on it's way.

Something to think about, I guess. I'm happier with my first owned AR (5.56) than I thought I'd be. It's a really useful little carbine.

Not sure if I'm into expanding the hobbies just now, but I'm sure that something similar to what I've got, in 7.62, would be cool to own and use.

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