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Latest comment: 3 months ago6 comments3 people in discussion

We need to add 300 AAC blackout 6.5 Grendel and more Susrandomdude (talk) 22:09, 24 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Do you have a reliable source that says Colt manufactured the AR-15 in these calibers? - Adolphus79 (talk) 23:53, 24 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Colt didn’t make these at the factory but by swapping the upper receiver or changeing the barrel you can make it 7.62x39 6.5 Grendel 300AAC blackout and much more Susrandomdude (talk) 16:59, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Still needs a source. Slatersteven (talk) 17:00, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Also, putting aftermarket uppers not manufactured by Colt on a Colt-made lower would mean that Colt did not manufacture the weapon in that caliber. You might want to check out AR-15–style rifle instead. - Adolphus79 (talk) 17:14, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

Okay fine Susrandomdude (talk) 19:18, 26 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

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