5.56 rifle non restricted
- Thread starter nikmarg
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So for the ATRS MS from what i saw i am going to have to build most of the rifle my self sourcing parts and things, i have no experience building my own at all. Do you guys think that is going to be difficult and am i going to need any blacksmithing work?
rifleman762
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If you are handy with small mechanical things, you won't have a problem. Folks on here would be happy to hook you up with a parts list and most of it is identical to assembling an AR15 for which there are innumerable tutorials online. I've built one AR15 and found it very easy but I've also DIY'd transfer cases, automatic transmissions, and 4-barrel carburetors. YMMV. If you are ham-fisted and would use a hammer to replace a door handle, then you might need some help.
A more expensive option with an identical operating system (though individual parts differ a bit) to the WK is the RWA-180B in .223 Wylde, which should be compatible with 5.56 ammo. I haven't read anything on the RWA forums about misfeeds with 5.56 ammo, like happened on the earlier WKs with the Wylde chamber. It uses an imported Nodak 180 lower, so its non-restricted, with a Canadian RWA-made upper. The price over the WK gets you a match grade , made in Canada IBI barrell, a true 1913 rail (the WK's is slightly off spec, interfering with mounting some optics) on a handguard that can between 12" and 18" in length, reinforced, steel panels to avoid wear along the charging handle channel, an integrated brass deflector (though they need to update their pictures to reflect this change), and other goodies I'm sure RWA could tell you more about. The barrel can be had in rifle length, though you have to contact them directly for that, as it's not an option on their web page. If you have a WK already, they also sell a WK compatible upper with the specs noted above. Finally, they also sell 7.62, Blackout, and Grendel uppers for both their RWA lower and the WK lower. Basically, the WK gets you a basic, Model T style rifle (you can have any colour as long as its black 
), meant to keep costs down, while the RWA is already hot-rodded up version
), meant to keep costs down, while the RWA is already hot-rodded up version wrenchbender4
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I have an Xcr-l in 5.56 and the accuterments to swap to 7.62x39. Love the setup, But better have deep pockets
And from what I've seen their assembly fee is quite reasonable.
If the OP doesn't have the tools and/or the know how to assemble (which it doesn't sound like he does) he's no further out of pocket $$ if he lets them assemble it instead of buying all the tools. Actually he may even come out further ahead.
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The downside of getting the newer revisions of the XCR-L is that you contract AIDS from owning a keymod rifle.
Fear not. You can now get them with mlok
Sure, if you provide them with specifications as posted in another thread....... No idea where that would put the delivery date either.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...Bushmaster?p=15780357&viewfull=1#post15780357
alberta tactical rifle
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Well the 1st part of the equation would be to get a receiver set on order, then once a guy figures out what he wants the rifle to be configured as either we can or he can start to source the parts needed to complete the build. This typically takes time as some parts can take several months to acquire. Once we have everything it only takes a day or 2 to get it assembled and test fired for function.
But ya gotta start somewhere and getting on board with the foundation regardless of whose is where it all begins.
I tried that! Getting an upper, that is. I had one on special order with Wolverine. Took about 6 months to get pricing after SHOT 2018 and 5 months for delivery. At home....I unboxed.....a *gasp* KEYMOD UPPER. I returned it and washed my hands of the whole thing...told them to just put all the money towards my balance on my FX9 preorder.
