JustanaberageJoe
Elite
Considering getting a 350 legend upper for my Saint so I can use it to hunt with.
Anyone done this and have any recommendations?
Anyone done this and have any recommendations?
350 legend upper for the Saint
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TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
If I were to buy another straight wall cartridge then I'll be required (technically not), but like having a revolver in both (rifle and revolver). Calibers that don't offer fmj I don't buy. Big reasons I don't have 25 and 27cals!
JustanaberageJoe
Elite
What exactly is needed? Never changed an upper for caliber conversion on any rifle.
Bassbob
Emissary
It's a complete upper, BCG included. Fits on any mil spec AR-15 lower. I think they're available in side chargers as well. I have one of their side charging uppers. I like it.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I think they do require specific mags. Somewhere from 5-10 rounds in mags?
JustanaberageJoe
Elite
From what I’ve read they do.
JustanaberageJoe
Elite
How bad is bear creek arsenal? I’ve seen some very mixed things but more expensive complete uppers are not in the budget
Bear Creek like PSA used to get a lot of negative press many years ago in terms of AR components but both these companies have came a long way and are now making reliable products. The in-house Midway USA brand: AR Stoner is made by Bear Creek. I don't own any of their products but I have good things from friends that do.
Most AR-15 upper replacements for alternative calibers will need a BCG and magazine specific to that caliber. There are some calibers that will share one of these components or both like 5.56 to .300blk conversation which is only an upper swap. You will need a magazine specific to .350 legend but your 5.56 BCG should be fine to use. Some caliber swaps may require additional mods like a different buffer weight if you have cycling problems, but I think you'll be all set.
Here's an example of the type of magazine you'll need for your build.
CMMG Mag AR-15 350 Legend 20-Round SS Black
The CMMG AR-15 Magazine is designed to be used with the .350 Legend in a standard AR-15 magazine well. The magazine features a stainless steel body with...
www.midwayusa.com
Bassbob
Emissary
I have a few of them and I like them just fine. Accurate and reliable. Pretty high round counts through them and no issues.
This 10.5" 5.56, off the cheek shoots fist sized groups at 150. That's rapid fire and I am not a particularly good shot.
This is a 16" side charging .223 Wylde. I manage 1.5"-2" groups at 250 with it. Again, I'm not that good of a shot. I'm sure they are both capable of better with a better shooter behind them.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I have 1 BCA barrel. 243win. Very short throat is the only issue, but will soon be remedied.