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5/30/2007 6:53:58 AM EDT
Hey all...

I have two ARs, and neither is really configured the way I want them.  I have:

1) Bushmaster with A1 upper, 11.5/5.5 HBAR barrel

2) Bushmaster Dissipator A2 with 16" HBAR barrel

I like both rifles well enough, and they shoot fine.  I'm just looking to get more into the M4-style configuration, and I'm looking for the best (most cost effective) way to do so.

I'll probably sell the 11.5/5.5 as a complete rifle, as I want to make space in my collection for a Magpul Masada when they become available.  I'd like to configure the other rifle as an M4 style rifle.  So what to do?  Should I...

* Just sell the whole Dissipator and buy a new M4 style rifle?

* Sell Just the Dissy upper, buy an M4 upper and swap out the stock on the lower?

What should I do?

5/30/2007 6:57:30 AM EDT
[#1]
Buy a barrel wrench, a vise block, and a punch set. Then order the M4 profile barrel you want, the carbine gas tube, and set of handguards you like. The rest is easy.
5/30/2007 7:49:57 AM EDT
[#2]
yea, just swap barrels
5/30/2007 7:54:52 AM EDT
[#3]
Heck, all you really need is the barrel and a set of handguards.  The dissipator already has a carbine length gas tube.
5/30/2007 8:01:13 AM EDT
[#4]
Yes, I stand corrected...you already have the gas tube.
5/30/2007 1:03:34 PM EDT
[#5]
For all the more it would cost, I would just get a new gas tube and block.  Actually, for all the more it costs, keep an eye on the EE.  If you aren't in a hurry, the right deals will come up.  I'm done finishing lowers for now.  I have 3 complete lowers with A1, A2 and 6 position M4 stocks.  Now I'm gonna buy more complete uppers.  In my opinion, it wouldn't be worth selling the whole rifle when you can just throw an upper you like on it.  
5/31/2007 5:30:46 AM EDT
[#6]
Swapping the barrel will not get me where I need to be...I still want a flattop, and the Dissy has an A2 (carry handle) upper...

5/31/2007 5:52:50 AM EDT
[#7]
I'd go with a CMMG 14.7" M4A1 SOCOM upper then....
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