RUGER BARREL CHANGE

[sc1911cwp]

I want an AR however what I want for my hunting is the Ruger 556E. Only problem is that I want it in 300 Whisper or 6.8.  Is changing out the barrel a problem?

[cjclemens]

I would think you can change the barrel to whatever you want, unless Ruger uses their own proprietary parts...which really wouldn't surprise me.  .300 whisper would be just a barrel change, but you'd have to change the bolt and barrel to do 6.8.

On the other hand, Ruger isn't the only name in AR's.  You could probably pick up a DPMS or Rock River built the way you like it.  I know both make hunting models in 6.8.  .300 Whisper might be hard to find in a hunting model just yet, since its supposed to be a "tactical" round, or whatever they call it.  Anyway, I guess I'm saying you could get a complete rifle just the way you want it, without the trouble of changing the barrel out.

[Lloyd Smale]

why dont you just buy a rock river or bushmaster in 6.8 to start with? Ruger ars arent majicaly any better then anyone elses.

[shvlhead.45]

Ruger sells a 6.8 upper for MSRP of $1499.  See their web site.

[Lloyd Smale]

for that price a guy could buy a complete bushmaster or stag in 6.8 and another upper to go with it!!!!

Ruger sells a 6.8 upper for MSRP of $1499.  See their web site.

[SHOOTALL]

If they make the parts then it would seem you could get the parts from Ruger . If they are to expensive then see if a different supplier has bbls to fit Ruger .
You can build a 6.8 for around 700 bucks or so unless you want some upgrades and then its still a deal.