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Originally Posted by BryanK
I didn't see this mentioned anywhere else on the board via the search button, but in this scenario would it be a good idea to acquire one of these?: Colt LE901
I have not handled one, but the versatility of having both a carbine .308 and 5.56 AR platform with only one receiver seems like a good idea. The Bushmaster ACR appeared to me to be too maintenance intensive to quickly change calibers, whereas this seems to be an easier transition. If it can take a run of the mill 5.56 upper I imagine it could take a .22 conversion as well? Does anyone have any experience with this rifle that they would like to share in respect to it being/not being an option for this emergency bug-out?
Here is a youtube video: LE901 video |
You would need another upper for 5.56, with the bolt carrier and charging handle. At that point, you are within a couple of pounds of humping two complete carbines.
A .22LR conversion unit uses the .223/5.56 barrel for the bullet to engage the rifling. The 7.62 upper would not work for that system.
I suppose a case could be made for a .308 carbine, and a dedicated .22LR upper, but again, the upper with conversion unit and CH probably weighs a lot more than a .22LR pistol and probably almost as much as a 10/22 Ruger.
Your call, looks gimmicky to me.
TR
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