Looking to buy 5.45 ar upper, opinions

[CUBAN REDNECK]

I've been reading about 5.45 AR uppers and would like some opinions if you have one or have shot one. I am looking to buy due to current prices for cheap 5.45 ammo. Thanks in advance for any guidance.

 

[Jimro]

The prices on cheap 5.45 Russian aren't that much better than cheap 5.56 NATO.

Accuracy is so so, reloading components are slim (not a lot of bullets to choose from in 21 caliber).

If you want a cheap upper get on in 22lr.

Jimro

 

[wnycollector]

I just saw cdnn had S&W 5.45 uppers on sale for $499. I have been tempted to pick one up since I shoot lots of $0.11/roumd 5.45 out of my converted saiga.