New to both the forum and the ACR so please bare with me if this has been discussed already. I am considering on purchasing a ACR at the end of the month and love the idea of caliber change. (currently have a XCR and use it for that exact reason) But I cant find much info on the ACR and the 5.45x39 round. I shoot .223 consistantly, but I like to train (more like long practice) with 5.45 due to it being much cheaper. (surplus ammo) And if I can save a hundred bucks after a day at the range I welcome it. So is there a conversion available? Discussed, or even thought of? Already looked around here on the forums and came up somwhat short so I thought I would post a thread to see if there was any interest in it, or more info that I may have missed?
My 5.45x39 conversion was traded away several months ago. I felt that it was too similar to the 5.56x45 in both power and accuracy. There was no real reason to have two cartridges that similar. The ammo isn't as inexpensive as it once was. I like the idea of being able to shoot Russian ammo in my rifle though, if the fit hits the shan.
I tend to agree but I've got a couple cases of 5.45x39 that probably won't get shot up otherwise.
I'm into my ACR at a good price so I figure I can afford to experiment with it a little. If this conversion works well I might see about getting a 6.8 barrel worked.
Seems like the only purpose for this cartridge is for those who shoot a lot. 223 does it for me for a small round.
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