More AR flavors coming out, this time from the original AR-15 producer, Armalite.  These new AR-15s are chambered in 7.62×39 (think AK-47 round) and the 6.8mm SPC II (popular with hunters).  Both rifles will host the same features of the .228 Armalite SPR MOD 1 such as a one piece upper receiver with detachable side and bottom 1913 rails.  Check below for specs on the new Armalite ARs.  Price should be around the $1,500 mark.

SPR Mod 1 6.8

• Semi-Auto
• Caliber: 6.8mm SPC II
• Barrel: Free Floated 16″ Double Lapped, Chrome LinedChrome Moly Vanadium MIL-B-11595-E, Threaded 5/8-24
• Rifling Twist: RH 1:11″ 110-115 Ammo Grain
• Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor
• Front Sight Base: Gas Block with Picatinny Rail Top of gas block is .293 (+/-) lower than top of upper receiver
• Upper Receiver: Forged Flattop with Picatinny Rail Laser Engraved Rail Numbering, 7075-T6 Aluminum w/ 8″ Hand-guard
• Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum (forged)
• Trigger: Tactical Two Stage, 1st Stage 3.5 lbs – 2nd Stage Approximately 5-6 lbs
• Overall Length: 36″ with stock extended, Approximately 32.75″ collapsed
• Weight: Approximately 7.4 lbs
• Finish: Anodized Aluminum Upper/Lower Receiver, Manganese Phosphated Steel Barrel
• Accuracy: 1.5 – 2.5 MOA
• Included with Rifle: One 10 Round Magazine, Sling, Black Case, Owner’s Manual, Limited Lifetime Warranty
  

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SPR Mod 1 7.62×39

• Semi-Auto
• Caliber: 7.62X39mm
• Barrel: Free Floated 16″ Double Lapped, Chrome LinedChrome Moly Vanadium MIL-B-11595-E, Threaded 5/8-24
• Rifling Twist: RH 1:10″ 123 Ammo Grain
• Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor
• Front Sight Base: Gas Block with Picatinny Rail Top of gas block is .293 (+/-) lower than top of upper receiver
• Upper Receiver: Forged Flattop with Picatinny Rail Laser Engraved Rail Numbering, 7075-T6 Aluminum w/ 8″ Hand-guard
• Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum (forged)
• Trigger: Tactical Two Stage, 1st Stage 3.5 lbs – 2nd Stage Approximately 5-6 lbs
• Overall Length: 36″ with stock extended, Approximately 32.75″ collapsed
• Weight: Approximately 7.4 lbs
• Finish: Anodized Aluminum Upper/Lower Receiver, Manganese Phosphated Steel Barrel
• Accuracy: 1.5 – 2.5 MOA
• Included with Rifle: One 10 Round Magazine, Sling, Black Case, Owner’s Manual, Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

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