mike4045 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Has anyone tried one of the 22" 6.5 cm uppers. Was wanting a bolt gun but I do like my gas guns. Looking for one to shoot some long range with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1778 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I haven't tried it, but the barrel alone is 79.5 ounces. I'm a very happy AeroPrecision customer for other items and will very likely make their receivers the basis for a future large-frame AR, but goodness gracious that barrel seems too heavy for my taste. The 22" Criterion seems more my speed. Or something else like that profile and weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShooterSteve Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If you want to shoot long range, and build your upper, check out Gibbz uppers. It's a non reciprocating side charger that will let you rack the slide without dismounting the rifle. The price is pretty reasonable, and the receiver looks pretty beefy in the right places. I haven't put my hands on one so I can't give a good review, but I plan on using this upper for my next large frame at build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJW Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I have a Gibbz for my current AR-15 build. So far, I like it a lot. I think it would be great for a precision (prone, bipod) gun, because it would make for very easy bolt manipulations without breaking cheek weld or moving the firing hand grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1778 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 JP SCR-11 and LRP-07 are also well known side charging platforms, if spendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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