Budget AR makers Palmetto State Armory recently released a new AR-10 upper receiver chambered in the long range 7mm-08 cartridge. Their new upper features a 20″ stainless steel barrel, 1/9 twist rate, rifle-length gas system, m4 barrel extension, low profile gas block, Midwest Industries SSK15 15″ Keymod Rail and a bolt carrier group. It has an overall length of 29.5″ and weights in at 6.15lbs. The complete upper retails for $699.99 at palmettostatearmory.com.
Barrel: 20″ 416R Stainless Steel. Chambered in 7mm-08, with a 1/9 twist, and a rifle-length gas system. Barrel is finished off with a Midwest Industries SSK15 15″ Keymod rail, .750 low profile gas block, and A2 flash hider.
Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is precision machined and hard coat anodized. These uppers are made for us right here in the USA by a mil-spec manufacturer.
Bolt: PA-10 bolt carrier group. 9310 steel Phosphated bolt, 8620 steel Carrier Phosphated outside and chrome lined inside, Gas Key Hardened to USGI Specifications, Fastened with Grade 8 screws, and Staked Per Mil-Spec.Barrel Length: 20″
Gas System: Rifle-Length
Barrel Profile: A2 Style
Barrel Steel: 416R
Barrel Finish: Stainless Steel
Chrome Lining: None
Muzzle Thread: 5/16-24
Chamber: 7mm-08
Twist Rate: 1/9
Barrel Extension: M4
Diameter at Gas Block: .750
Gas Block Type: Low-profile
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
Receiver Material: Forged 7075 T6
Receiver Type: M4
Hand guard Type: Midwest Industries SSK15 15″ Keymod Rail
Bolt Carrier Group Included: Yes
Bolt Steel: 9310
Bolt Carrier Profile: Full-auto
Charging Handle included: Yes
Overall Length: 29.5″
Weight as configured: 6.15 lbs