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Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
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Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
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Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
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Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
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Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Upper Receivers
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
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Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
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Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
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Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
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Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
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Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
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Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
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Rifle Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Rifle Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
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Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is it safely capable of shooting 7.62 custom match ammo as the primary rounds? — 1 Answer
by RMIII, from FL, United States Asked on November 30, 2022
Expert Answer
A
Answered by
Hunter,
Gear Expert,
from OH, United States,
on December 02, 2022
The Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver .308 Match can fire 7.62x51 ammo but is recommended to use .308 Win ammo. I recommend contacting Primary Weapons Systems in regard to their recommendation of using 7.62x51 ammo with this upper and if it impacts the warranty.
Primary Weapons Systems
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Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
Primary Weapons Systems
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Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
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AR 15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Parts
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AR15 Upper Receivers
Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Upper Receivers
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
Primary Weapons Systems
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Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
+
Rifle Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Rifle Parts
+
AR 15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Parts
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AR15 Upper Receivers
Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Upper Receivers
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
Primary Weapons Systems
+
Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
+
AR 15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
Primary Weapons Systems
+
Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
+
Rifle Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Rifle Parts
+
AR 15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems AR15 Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is
Primary Weapons Systems
+
Gun Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Gun Parts
+
Rifle Parts
Primary Weapons Systems Rifle Parts
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver
Primary Weapons Systems MK218 MOD1-M 18in bbl Upper Receiver Q&A
Question - Understanding it is a 308 with a match grade barrel. Is