Osprey Armament MK36 - AR15 Alternative??
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http://soldiersystems.net/2014/02/13/osprey-range-day-losok-custom-arms-mk-36/
"The Mk 36 consists of a rotating bolt, M1 Garand-style action upper mated to an AR-style lower."
Isn't the lower the registered part of the firearm? So Im thinking probably a no go for Non-res status?
"The Mk 36 consists of a rotating bolt, M1 Garand-style action upper mated to an AR-style lower."
Isn't the lower the registered part of the firearm? So Im thinking probably a no go for Non-res status?
Wow, some of you folks are really quick - I'm thinking that it may have real possibilities - but would you really want a polymer 30-06 semi auto? Think how broke you would be feeding that sucker.
Given the length required for the '06 I'm thinking no AR upper would work with the lower, though.
Given the length required for the '06 I'm thinking no AR upper would work with the lower, though.
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DaveMachine
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30-06 length, eh? It would be kind of interesting to have a modern semi that could feed 6.5x55...
That WOULD be a very interesting caliber in a semi-auto indeed.
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If the lower won't fire a round from a standard AR15 upper, after everything including duct tape and popsicle sticks are used to make it work, then no, it won't be an AR variant.
But if it does, even destroying itself in the process, then yes, it will be a variant.
But if it does, even destroying itself in the process, then yes, it will be a variant.
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Osprey Range Day – LOSOK Custom Arms Mk 36
The LOSOK Custom Arms Mk 36 rifle debuted at SHOT Show 2014 with Osprey Global Solutions. The Mk 36 consists of a rotating bolt, M1 Garand-style action upper mated to an AR-style lower. It is important to note that the Mk 36 is currently in a prototype phase.
The upper receiver of the Mk 36 was manufactured using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) by Solid Concepts Inc., the company that manufactured the world’s first 3D printed metal gun. The Mk 36 receiver is quite possibly the first ever 3D printed rifle receiver in the USA, if not the world.
The lower receiver and fore end are both carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Due to the AR-style lower, the Mk 36 is compatible with standard AR fire control parts and furniture. The rifle is only 8 1/2 lbs unloaded.
The model featured in the video is chambered for .30-06 and is capable of a 1500 yard range with proper ammunition. It is loaded using 20-round box magazines.
Another prototype chambered for 5.56 was also available for viewing at the event. It utilized a modified Mini-14 receiver and was completed in only 10 days, just in time for the Osprey Range Day.
The Mk 36 will be marketed and produced by Osprey Armament.
You do realize there are uppers for the AR15 in 50BMG right?
On a AR15 the only part that suffers real stress on firing is the upper.. the rest is pretty much along for the ride. That's why they can make the lowers in plastic.
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He means the upper receiver is a modified mini 14 receiver, making the upper the legally regulated part. But that is how the bigger version is too, using a garand/m14 style upper receiver encased.
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So are a lot of other guns. That doesn't make them ar15 variants or automatically restricted.
ATRS Modern Hunter for example.
Travis Bickle
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AR180b as well takes all AR15 trigger components.
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Non restricted. I'd buy one.
