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Q&A for Radical Firearms 8.5 in. 300 AAC Blackout Upper Assembly — 21 Questions & 22 Answers

Name Radical Firearms 8.5 in. 300 AAC Blackout Upper Assembly (4.2)
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Kelly, guest, from NE, United States, asked on March 26, 2019

my black will fire but not load another round why.

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 31, 2019

We would highly recommend reaching out to Radical Firearms or techsales@opticsplanet.com with more details regarding exactly how your rifle is set up and what kind of ammo you are shooting because the cause could be a wide variety of issues that will have slightly different solutions.

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Potential buyer, member, from TX, United States, asked on August 21, 2022

What is the twist

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 29, 2022

The Radical Firearms 8.5 in. 300 AAC Blackout Upper Assembly features a 1:7 twist rate, pistol length gas system, and Hbar profile (8.5") barrel.

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Ro, member, from SC, United States, asked on April 22, 2022

what is the barrel thread on this upper, 1/2-28 or 5/8-24?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 03, 2022

The Radical Firearms 8.5 in. 300 AAC Blackout Upper Assembly features 5/8x24 threads with a removable A2 flash hider.

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steady, guest, from LA, United States, asked on February 13, 2022

Is the upper compatible and fit a S&W MP 15 lower? Thanks

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 17, 2022

Yes, the Radical Firearms 8.5 in. 300 AAC Blackout Upper Assembly will fit a standard AR15 lower, so it will work on a Smith and Wesson M&P15.

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Turtle, guest, from MI, United States, asked on January 17, 2022

Is the gas block pinned?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 24, 2022

The manufacturer doesn't specify if the Radical Firearms 8.5 in. 300 AAC Blackout Upper Assembly gas block is pinned. I recommend contacting the manufacturer in regards to that information.

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George, member, from WA, United States, asked on March 14, 2021

Do these assemblies come with gas block and gas tube ?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 04, 2021

Yes they do.

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 04, 2021

Yes you can easily remove the muzzle device.

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Cody, member, from ME, United States, asked on October 29, 2020

Does this come with a bolt carrier

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 04, 2021

The ones that come with bolt carrier are MPN: CFU8.5-300HBAR-7FQR and CFU8.5-300HBAR-7FHR all the others do not come with bolt carrier group.

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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 20, 2021

The two handguards use a different barrel nut but they will not require any additional parts.

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Anthony, member, from CT, United States, asked on July 24, 2020

Is the barrel threaded to allow removal of the A2 FH?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 04, 2021

Yes barrel is threaded so you can change out muzzle device if you want.

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