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 09-10-2011, 04:45 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5 |  Upper Receiver/BCG package
I'm new to AR's. I've shot my uncles Oly's and RRA'S...and the assortment of others that he has and fell in love. Now I'm building my own; I completely built my lower the last time I was home.
CMMG stripped 5.56 lower
RRA standard lower parts kit
DPMS 4 position buttstock
I've been looking around for a package deal on a complete upper with BCG, I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with Palmetto State Armory uppers? And also open to any suggestions, I'm wanting to make a 16". | 
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| 09-10-2011, 01:57 PM | #2 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: , Tennessee Posts: 2,040 |
Devildog,
I am not for sure at the present but their receivers in the past have been made by OLY!
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| 09-10-2011, 02:38 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 4,027 |
It would be surprising if they were made by Oly w/ the reliability reported by shooters of the PSA uppers. Well, I guess it is possible if PSA laid down the specs and have kept up a rigorous inspection process. If Oly is capable of making a good, low priced upper why wouldn't they do it for themselves?
I don't own a PSA upper, yet, but the reports are very impressive for a sub-$500 complete upper. | |
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| 09-10-2011, 03:37 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5 |
Thanks. I also have seen on here ppl debating on 1:7 vs. 1:9. I've only dealt with 1:9, but wouldn't 1:8 be better overall if you want to shoot a wide range of ammo? | |
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| 09-10-2011, 03:44 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 3,446 |
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Originally Posted by devildogcg
Thanks. I also have seen on here ppl debating on 1:7 vs. 1:9. I've only dealt with 1:9, but wouldn't 1:8 be better overall if you want to shoot a wide range of ammo?
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1/8" is a great compromise but often you see it in a stainless barrel or heavy profile. The lighter barrels tend to be 1/7 or 1/9. I'd choose 1/7 and in a midlength gas profile - unless you know you'll mainly be shooting ammo under 55gr. __________________
US Army 1966-69, VFW Life Member, Retired Geek | |
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| 09-10-2011, 03:56 PM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5 |
I tend to shoot the cheapest ammo I can find = more shooting in the end 
And its just a toy so I'm not real concerned with weight. I won't be doin any comps. I just enjoy going with my dad out shooting when I go home; takes me back to the days when he was first teaching me how to shoot when I was younger. | |
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| 09-10-2011, 06:06 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 4,027 |
That PSA SS 1:8 upper was next on my list but decided to go w/ an AK. The SS won't have the lifespan of a chrome lined barrel.
For a long lasting, versitile option a 1:7, chrome lined, midlength gas system, standard or light profile barrel gets it done for me. | |
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