7.62 x39 AR Barrels from the Best Brands including Faxon, New Frontier, and Radical Firearms! — Page 1

A 7.62 x39 barrel for an AR-pattern rifle. Yes, you read that correctly. America's rifle paired with the Soviet cartridge designed for its nemesis the AK-47. Why would someone do this? Well, because ARs are fun to shoot and 7.62x39 ammo is inexpensive.

Can you build an AR in 7.62x39?

Yes. One benefit to owning an AR rifle is that it's easy to modify. All you really have to do is change out a few parts to upgrade. Changing the calibration, however, requires a little more effort in that you have to build a new upper receiver and might have to buy some new magazines, but it's still a fairly simple process. As long as you can find the parts, you can build an AR rifle for any cartridge.

Can you shoot 7.62 x39 in an AR-15?

Yes and no. A standard AR-15 rifle is chambered for either .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO ammunition, but since AR rifles have grown in popularity over the past couple decades, they're now available in an assortment of chamberings and go by a variety of names. Nonetheless, the implied chambering of an AR-15 is .223/5.56 and if it's chambered for anything else, it's typically referred to as an AR-style. In the end, you can modify your AR so it's compatible with 7.62x39 ammo.

Who makes the best 7.62 x39 barrel?

The best 7.62 x39 AR barrels on OpticsPlanet include:

• Radical Firearms Rifle Barrel - two models both 18-inches in length, made from 416R stainless steel, and available in black only.
• Faxon Russian Gunner Rifle Barrel - available in either 10.5- or 16-inches in length and made from 4150 steel with a black nitride finish.
• New Frontier Armory AR15 Barrel - a 16-inch barrel that features a threaded muzzle.

Buy a 7.62 x39 AR Barrel on OpticsPlanet

At OpticsPlanet, we carry an assortment of gun parts for ARs, AKs, and more. Plus, if you're ever unsure about a purchase, we have a library of reviews and How-To Guides to help you make the best decision possible about your purchase. If you want to follow the growing trend of modifying your AR, grab a 7.62x39 barrel today!