Comments on: Smith & Wesson M&P15R: 5.45×39mm AR-15 announced http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:33 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Adrian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-17133 Adrian Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:08:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-17133 have had mine for a while, and love it! the only problem that i have had was some silver bear hp ammo that would not chamber right. i went back to the fmj never skipped a beat! shot a pig with it dropped her like a bad habit! have had mine for a while, and love it! the only problem that i have had was some silver bear hp ammo that would not chamber right. i went back to the fmj never skipped a beat! shot a pig with it dropped her like a bad habit!

]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-12641 David Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:49:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-12641 Smith and Wesson 5.45 upper. Purchased a few receivers with the intent of putting a couple of AR15 together in maybe 223 or some other round. But I just ordered my first S&W in the 5.45 round, just had to have one and now I want to purchase a couple more uppers in that round. Where can I buy them? Smith and Wesson 5.45 upper. Purchased a few receivers with the intent of putting a couple of AR15 together in maybe 223 or some other round. But I just ordered my first S&W in the 5.45 round, just had to have one and now I want to purchase a couple more uppers in that round. Where can I buy them?

]]> By: Lance http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-12409 Lance Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:22:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-12409 It be easier to buy a AK-74 and shoot 5.45 ammo. It be easier to buy a AK-74 and shoot 5.45 ammo.

]]> By: Tom Terrific http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-9829 Tom Terrific Fri, 22 May 2009 18:17:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-9829 This is going to seem like a pipe dream to some of you or just maybe a fairy tale to others, but there is a new company which is about to release it’s first product to the shooting community. Their first product to hit the market is a high capacity cartridge feeding system for one of the most popular self-feeding rifles on the market. My understanding is that the patented design can be adapt to any magazine fed rifle but don’t make the mistake when reading my words and think that one system fits all rifles. It doesn’t. I have been sworn to secrecy and I have had the opportunity to use one of these systems. All I can say is that the system works flawlessly and will replace (in some cases) up to 20 magazines of the caliber of their first model. Personally I can’t wait to buy one of these things. I have been waiting for one of these systems all my life… Well, almost. Their really cool.. Don’t hold your breath but I would expect it is going to be 6 months to a year before you see any advertisement about them. You’ll know which cartridge feeding system this blog is referring to when you see it. They really are fantastic. CAPACITY ++++++ This is going to seem like a pipe dream to some of you or just maybe a fairy tale to others, but there is a new company which is about to release it’s first product to the shooting community.

Their first product to hit the market is a high capacity cartridge feeding system for one of the most popular self-feeding rifles on the market. My understanding is that the patented design can be adapt to any magazine fed rifle but don’t make the mistake when reading my words and think that one system fits all rifles. It doesn’t.

I have been sworn to secrecy and I have had the opportunity to use one of these systems. All I can say is that the system works flawlessly and will replace (in some cases) up to 20 magazines of the caliber of their first model.

Personally I can’t wait to buy one of these things. I have been waiting for one of these systems all my life… Well, almost. Their really cool.. Don’t hold your breath but I would expect it is going to be 6 months to a year before you see any advertisement about them. You’ll know which cartridge feeding system this blog is referring to when you see it. They really are fantastic. CAPACITY ++++++

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-8842 Steve Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:14:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-8842 Steve, thanks for your review of the gun and the round. Steve, thanks for your review of the gun and the round.

]]> By: Steve from Tampa http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-8841 Steve from Tampa Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:10:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-8841 I have been shooting 223's since VN and was a little apprehensive when this caliber first appeared back during the Russian invasion of Afganistan in 79. As these new AK's with their small round made their way back into circles here during the mid 80's, only then did we all realize what devastating effects this round had on its human targets. True, it is lower in energy that a 223 but the design of this bullet in its original form (59 - 61 gr) made it superior to wounding and killing. This bullet yaws at a very early rate of penetration and for years the Afgani's and the CIA insisted that the Russians put some type of poison in the concave end of the bullet itself since this caliber produced such devastating wounds and survivors had infections set in at an early stage. This was all due to the design of the bullet and the barrel twist. The US Army recently conducted tests of this round and found out that it did indeed penetrate a steel pot (the old kind, not the Kevlar) thru both sides at 800 meters as did the 223 with a 1/9 twist and using SS109 62 gr. So erase you doubts of this cartridge right now. It works, has been proven, and follow up is quicker than a 308 battle rifle. I purchased a Smith MP15R a few months back and it feeds anything thru it with any AR15 magazines. Zero problems and quality superior, fit and finish, action better to Bushmaster or Rock River which I rate the highest of the AR makers. This gun is a home run all the way and I would not hesitate to carry it as a main battle rifle for urban and open conditions. I am not arguing the differences between this and a 308 as I feel that there are times when each has their own merits and own shortcomings. Having a 308 on the plains of Africa or the open desert in the Middle East makes more sense but for all around swinging a weapon where targets are around the 100 - 400 meter range, this is very hard to beat. Very hard. J & G Sales in Prescott, AZ has ammo and the cheapest around. If they are out, they will send you ammo when received and that is usually under 2 weeks time. I just got Wolf with zinc casings, 62 gr, at $215 incl shipping for 750 rounds. Had I opted for the slightly corrosive Russian or Bulgarian military sealed tin 1,060 rd package, I would have been right at $205 w/shipping. This beats 223 prices and really beats 308 ammo prices. Bottom line? Superb gun from Smith, a proven round, and cheap and easy findings of this 5.45 ammo. Also own a AK74 Romanian and never a problem there either but the Smith AR is more accurate and more ergo friendly as expected. I have been shooting 223’s since VN and was a little apprehensive when this caliber first appeared back during the Russian invasion of Afganistan in 79. As these new AK’s with their small round made their way back into circles here during the mid 80’s, only then did we all realize what devastating effects this round had on its human targets. True, it is lower in energy that a 223 but the design of this bullet in its original form (59 – 61 gr) made it superior to wounding and killing. This bullet yaws at a very early rate of penetration and for years the Afgani’s and the CIA insisted that the Russians put some type of poison in the concave end of the bullet itself since this caliber produced such devastating wounds and survivors had infections set in at an early stage. This was all due to the design of the bullet and the barrel twist. The US Army recently conducted tests of this round and found out that it did indeed penetrate a steel pot (the old kind, not the Kevlar) thru both sides at 800 meters as did the 223 with a 1/9 twist and using SS109 62 gr. So erase you doubts of this cartridge right now. It works, has been proven, and follow up is quicker than a 308 battle rifle. I purchased a Smith MP15R a few months back and it feeds anything thru it with any AR15 magazines. Zero problems and quality superior, fit and finish, action better to Bushmaster or Rock River which I rate the highest of the AR makers. This gun is a home run all the way and I would not hesitate to carry it as a main battle rifle for urban and open conditions. I am not arguing the differences between this and a 308 as I feel that there are times when each has their own merits and own shortcomings. Having a 308 on the plains of Africa or the open desert in the Middle East makes more sense but for all around swinging a weapon where targets are around the 100 – 400 meter range, this is very hard to beat. Very hard. J & G Sales in Prescott, AZ has ammo and the cheapest around. If they are out, they will send you ammo when received and that is usually under 2 weeks time. I just got Wolf with zinc casings, 62 gr, at $215 incl shipping for 750 rounds. Had I opted for the slightly corrosive Russian or Bulgarian military sealed tin 1,060 rd package, I would have been right at $205 w/shipping. This beats 223 prices and really beats 308 ammo prices. Bottom line? Superb gun from Smith, a proven round, and cheap and easy findings of this 5.45 ammo. Also own a AK74 Romanian and never a problem there either but the Smith AR is more accurate and more ergo friendly as expected.

]]> By: les mckenzie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-8118 les mckenzie Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:23:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-8118 i have changed to the jp triger and used the factory hammer and a 223 factory spring . that is the ticket 3.5 lbs it is the best . i have changed to the jp triger and used the factory hammer and a 223 factory spring . that is the ticket 3.5 lbs it is the best .

]]> By: jeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-6552 jeff Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:22:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-6552 Just picked up my new m.p. 5.45 cal.... Never heard of that Cal. before a couple weeks ago... I fiq. what the heck...I got 2 ,1000 rounds,today in a round green tin @ 260.00 a 1000, ( way to much money) I've got 3 more 1000's coming @ 210.00 per 1000... (better price) ... I think if you buy one of these rifles you need to order LOTS of ammo (CASES AND CASES)....I think you'll see more of these guns in the Future..... Any other thoughts from other???? Just picked up my new m.p. 5.45 cal…. Never heard of that Cal. before a couple weeks ago… I fiq. what the heck…I got 2 ,1000 rounds,today in a round green tin @ 260.00 a 1000, ( way to much money) I’ve got 3 more 1000’s coming @ 210.00 per 1000… (better price) … I think if you buy one of these rifles you need to order LOTS of ammo (CASES AND CASES)….I think you’ll see more of these guns in the Future….. Any other thoughts from other????

]]> By: Oneshotkill http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-5043 Oneshotkill Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:52:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-5043 Ive put a few hundred rounds of 60 grain wolf through my new smith and I love it. I don't mind the cleaning, and I think the ammo's as good as I am. Had 2 ftf one day, but since I started inspecting all my rounds before loading, no problems. By the way I did find three rounds so far (of 250) that had malformed bullet tips. Loving this so far but thinking of getting a 5.56 setup for the better quality ammo? Wondering if I need to swap complete upper, or just bolt and barrel. Anybody know about this? Ive put a few hundred rounds of 60 grain wolf through my new smith and I love it. I don’t mind the cleaning, and I think the ammo’s as good as I am. Had 2 ftf one day, but since I started inspecting all my rounds before loading, no problems. By the way I did find three rounds so far (of 250) that had malformed bullet tips. Loving this so far but thinking of getting a 5.56 setup for the better quality ammo? Wondering if I need to swap complete upper, or just bolt and barrel. Anybody know about this?

]]> By: Les http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-4571 Les Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:31:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-4571 Hi Matt........I have had mine out twice using the Wolf (primarily) but also some of the Russian ammo. I have had a few jams with the Russian ammo, but very little problems with the Wolf. I'm shooting the 70 grain bullet. I have not had a problem with the bullet separating from the case. It has jammed a few times but I think that it's because it's so new and need more breaking in. I've only shot about 200 rounds through it so far. I probably will not get any more of the Russian made ammo. I don't think it's as good. I only have 50 rounds of it left. But in my opinion, the Wolf is just fine.....so far. If you have priced the Remington ammo for the .223 you will find that the 5.45x39 will cost you a lot less.The Wolf is a bit dirtier but it cleans easily. I have heard the American made Remington (and others) are a lot cleaner but much harder to clean. It seems the American made ammo seems to bake onto the metal parts. You almost have to chisel it off to get it clean. I'm going to stick with the Wolf and see how it does after the gun is broken in. So far I really like it. I just ordered a little 1.5-5 scope. The dot sight at 200 yards is a bit hard for old eyes. The scope should really help. Keep me posted on how you are doing. Hi Matt……..I have had mine out twice using the Wolf (primarily) but also some of the Russian ammo. I have had a few jams with the Russian ammo, but very little problems with the Wolf. I’m shooting the 70 grain bullet. I have not had a problem with the bullet separating from the case. It has jammed a few times but I think that it’s because it’s so new and need more breaking in. I’ve only shot about 200 rounds through it so far.

I probably will not get any more of the Russian made ammo. I don’t think it’s as good. I only have 50 rounds of it left. But in my opinion, the Wolf is just fine…..so far. If you have priced the Remington ammo for the .223 you will find that the 5.45×39 will cost you a lot less.The Wolf is a bit dirtier but it cleans easily. I have heard the American made Remington (and others) are a lot cleaner but much harder to clean. It seems the American made ammo seems to bake onto the metal parts. You almost have to chisel it off to get it clean.

I’m going to stick with the Wolf and see how it does after the gun is broken in. So far I really like it. I just ordered a little 1.5-5 scope. The dot sight at 200 yards is a bit hard for old eyes. The scope should really help.

Keep me posted on how you are doing.

]]> By: les mckenzie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-4570 les mckenzie Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:46:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-4570 go to c-products for new stainless steel mags. 15.95 eachbest around go to c-products for new stainless steel mags. 15.95 eachbest around

]]> By: Matt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-4569 Matt Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:23:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-4569 I have a Superior Arms AR I just picked up it has the 5.45 and I have had a rough Break in period with the wolf ammo the bullet seperates from the brass case, I am thinking if I can find a bulk carrier of the 5.45 ammo and the 5.45 30 round mags because the 5.56 mag is very loose not good mags I had alot of jams and problems I have a Superior Arms AR I just picked up it has the 5.45 and I have had a rough Break in period with the wolf ammo the bullet seperates from the brass case, I am thinking if I can find a bulk carrier of the 5.45 ammo and the 5.45 30 round mags because the 5.56 mag is very loose not good mags I had alot of jams and problems

]]> By: les mckenzie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-4009 les mckenzie Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:21:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-4009 That ammo from AIM is very good stuff i shoot 1" at 100 yds also you do not have to worry about if it is non corrosive if you have a smith you got a chrome lined barrel. but you still need to clean after every shooting very nice gun i got full float tube red dot and peep site i tried to change the triger to light weight the gun will not fire went back to the factory and it worked very good. i am going to try a jp triger with the factory hammer and spring it should work let you know. That ammo from AIM is very good stuff i shoot 1″ at 100 yds also you do not have to worry about if it is non corrosive if you have a smith you got a chrome lined barrel. but you still need to clean after every shooting very nice gun i got full float tube red dot and peep site i tried to change the triger to light weight the gun will not fire went back to the factory and it worked very good. i am going to try a jp triger with the factory hammer and spring it should work let you know.

]]> By: Les http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3994 Les Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:28:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3994 I still haven't heard any comparison veiws on the 2 rounds. I still haven’t heard any comparison veiws on the 2 rounds.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3993 Steve Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:17:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3993 Les, good luck with that. Les, good luck with that.

]]> By: Les http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3992 Les Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:16:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3992 I notice that it's surplus Russian ammo, not Wolf. From what I heard, the Wolf is a more quality ammo. I just ordered 1,000 rounds for $229.00, but it's Wolf ammo. I just picked the gun up last weekend and am going to go shoot it on Friday. I have some of both, so I'll see if there is any difference. I didn't realize that the 5.34x39 ammo was going to be this hard to get. It should be great from varment & hog hunting. I may hunt does with it as well. I'm using the peep sights. I notice that it’s surplus Russian ammo, not Wolf. From what I heard, the Wolf is a more quality ammo. I just ordered 1,000 rounds for $229.00, but it’s Wolf ammo.

I just picked the gun up last weekend and am going to go shoot it on Friday. I have some of both, so I’ll see if there is any difference. I didn’t realize that the 5.34×39 ammo was going to be this hard to get.

It should be great from varment & hog hunting. I may hunt does with it as well.

I’m using the peep sights.

]]> By: les mckenzie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3988 les mckenzie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:16:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3988 go to aim i just talked to them today i have 16,000 rounds orderd they are going to ship them on thursday they just got a new shipment i got them for 119.00 1080 but i think they went up to 129.00 for 1080 get lots oboma is here got to protect the usa from him. go to aim i just talked to them today i have 16,000 rounds orderd they are going to ship them on thursday they just got a new shipment i got them for 119.00 1080 but i think they went up to 129.00 for 1080 get lots oboma is here got to protect the usa from him.

]]> By: Les http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3984 Les Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:56:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3984 Oops........That's Wolf Ammo. Oops……..That’s Wolf Ammo.

]]> By: Les http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3983 Les Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:54:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3983 I just recently purchased a Model: SKU: 811011, 5.45 x 39mm and I seem to be having trouble finding the ammo in Houston. I have been to several stores, Academy, Carter's Country, Bass Pro Shop and none of them carry the ammo. ABle Ammo on line shows the cartridge, but it's always OUT OF STOCK. Maybe I made a mistake and should convert it to a .223. Anyone got a suggestion. A guy at Pasadena Sun Shop did have about 500 rounds which I bought. Also, he said that Wold Ammo is the only one carrying the load and taht's it's a pretty dirty load. However, he did say it was easy to clean. US made .223 is a lot cleaner, but you gun is a lot harder to clean. The powder cakes up and sets like concrete. What's a guy to do? I just recently purchased a Model: SKU: 811011, 5.45 x 39mm and I seem to be having trouble finding the ammo in Houston. I have been to several stores, Academy, Carter’s Country, Bass Pro Shop and none of them carry the ammo. ABle Ammo on line shows the cartridge, but it’s always OUT OF STOCK. Maybe I made a mistake and should convert it to a .223. Anyone got a suggestion.

A guy at Pasadena Sun Shop did have about 500 rounds which I bought. Also, he said that Wold Ammo is the only one carrying the load and taht’s it’s a pretty dirty load. However, he did say it was easy to clean. US made .223 is a lot cleaner, but you gun is a lot harder to clean. The powder cakes up and sets like concrete.

What’s a guy to do?

]]> By: shnob hunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3914 shnob hunter Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:59:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3914 I grabbed an Mp-15 5.45 at a gun show thinking it was a .223 didn't really figure out it was not a .223 until i got it home. Ive shot nothing but steel casings out of this gun and has never skipped a beat only incidents have been cheep russian rounds it operates so well that ive decided to keep the it. Would recommend to someone wishing to purchase a quality AR-15 and really not bad with the 5.45X39. I grabbed an Mp-15 5.45 at a gun show thinking it was a .223 didn’t really figure out it was not a .223 until i got it home. Ive shot nothing but steel casings out of this gun and has never skipped a beat only incidents have been cheep russian rounds it operates so well that ive decided to keep the it. Would recommend to someone wishing to purchase a quality AR-15 and really not bad with the 5.45X39.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3632 Chuck Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:15:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3632 Went to a machinegun shoot last weekend and had the opporunity to shoot an m-16 with a smith 5.45 upper. It worked great. We were shooting russian steel case ammo and the rifle never missed a beat. I put also 1000 rounds through the rifle my self and the owner of the rifle did the same. I had so much fun with it that I bought one of the uppers myself. Went to a machinegun shoot last weekend and had the opporunity to shoot an m-16 with a smith 5.45 upper. It worked great. We were shooting russian steel case ammo and the rifle never missed a beat. I put also 1000 rounds through the rifle my self and the owner of the rifle did the same. I had so much fun with it that I bought one of the uppers myself.

]]> By: les mckenzie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-3226 les mckenzie Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:56:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-3226 I have the new 5.45x39 it will shoot the steel case just fine but you cannot change the trigger to a light weight it will not fire at all!! that is the only thing i do not like about it. i am going to try the jp ass and use the hammer and spring that came with the gun . we will see how it works. I have the new 5.45×39 it will shoot the steel case just fine but you cannot change the trigger to a light weight it will not fire at all!! that is the only thing i do not like about it. i am going to try the jp ass and use the hammer and spring that came with the gun . we will see how it works.

]]> By: bryan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2731 bryan Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:03:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2731 the ar 15 smith wont cycle steel cased ammo ,at least myupper wont.. the ar 15 smith wont cycle steel cased ammo ,at least myupper wont..

]]> By: Byte http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2702 Byte Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:30:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2702 I'm waiting to hear from someone who just got an upper to see how it handles the steel cased stuff. After all, isn't it pretty much the only way it's going to be cheap to shoot? Old Russian/Romanian stock ftw! Just rcvd 6k rounds and it came in under $830 shipped. Conversely, my last 2k of Lithuanian .308 was $1063 shipped... I'd consider buying a complete rifle if they'd produce a reliable 5,45 in with the rail setup like the T so I can use a decent set of BUIS's. Personally can't stand the ole A frame M16 style front sight. Yuck! I’m waiting to hear from someone who just got an upper to see how it handles the steel cased stuff. After all, isn’t it pretty much the only way it’s going to be cheap to shoot? Old Russian/Romanian stock ftw! Just rcvd 6k rounds and it came in under $830 shipped. Conversely, my last 2k of Lithuanian .308 was $1063 shipped…

I’d consider buying a complete rifle if they’d produce a reliable 5,45 in with the rail setup like the T so I can use a decent set of BUIS’s. Personally can’t stand the ole A frame M16 style front sight. Yuck!

]]> By: bryan d http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2682 bryan d Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:31:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2682 i have the ar15 smith and it wont cycle cheap ammo .i tried wolf wont run through .dont have any problem with lake city,and yes it a little more but groups well.. i have the ar15 smith and it wont cycle cheap ammo .i tried wolf wont run through .dont have any problem with lake city,and yes it a little more but groups well..

]]> By: thebronze http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2396 thebronze Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:54:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2396 Will this rifle be a POS like their 5.56 rifle is? Will this rifle be a POS like their 5.56 rifle is?

]]> By: J http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2389 J Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:21:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2389 I shot a .30 Russian CAR-15 quite a while back and recall the spring noise in the stock tube being REALLY distracting. I haven't shot a 5.56 AR-15 so I don't know if that is normal for the rifle, but it certainly was present in the .30 variant. For whatever that is worth. I shot a .30 Russian CAR-15 quite a while back and recall the spring noise in the stock tube being REALLY distracting. I haven’t shot a 5.56 AR-15 so I don’t know if that is normal for the rifle, but it certainly was present in the .30 variant.

For whatever that is worth.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2388 Steve Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:56:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2388 Hi Jesse, they are advertising it as a way to save money so I would assume that it would function fine with the cheap steel cased ammo. Hi Jesse, they are advertising it as a way to save money so I would assume that it would function fine with the cheap steel cased ammo.

]]> By: Jesse http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/07/15/smith-wesson-mp15r-545x39mm-ar-15-announced/#comment-2387 Jesse Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:45:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2228#comment-2387 Huh... well that's interesting. I was just thinking about getting a Polish Tantal to shoot the cheaper ammo as shooting my AR is getting far to expensive. I'm spending $200 a month on ammo and I'm using the cheap Serbian stuff. Maybe I'll excelerate my plans to buy second AR instead. The question remains, will it function with the really cheap steel cased surplus 5.45x39 Huh… well that’s interesting. I was just thinking about getting a Polish Tantal to shoot the cheaper ammo as shooting my AR is getting far to expensive. I’m spending $200 a month on ammo and I’m using the cheap Serbian stuff.

Maybe I’ll excelerate my plans to buy second AR instead. The question remains, will it function with the really cheap steel cased surplus 5.45×39

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