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grey2112
04-30-2011, 06:27 PM
I have decided due to economic reasons to sell one of my .300 BLK uppers. The barrel was chambered/reamed by TP555 to .300 BLK recently, has maybe 100 rounds through it. 16", 1:8 twist, has 1/2x36 threaded muzzle with a threaded muzzle protector (I had a suppressor threaded that way which is why I had it threaded this way). Pistol length gas tube, TP555 High, Low, and Off gas block, YHM Carbine length Diamond free float handguard with a cut to allow access to the adjustable gas block screw. Flatp top upper, with bolt carrier group. Has Badger Ord Tactical charging handle lever as well.

So, what should I expect to get for this upper? I honestly have no idea as to what price to ask.

sha-ul
05-01-2011, 01:00 AM
Why the 1/2-36 threads?

isn't the standard 1/2-28 or 5/8-24?

Titleiiredneck
05-01-2011, 02:09 AM
new dealer prices are around this

barrel, 200 ish
handguard 90
upper 90
bcg 115
block 75
handle 45

Around $615 new "parts wise" and since its used and one would most likeley have to get it re threaded and cut back it would only serve someone who has a sbr. I would say probally $450 shipped would be max most would pay.

Spook
05-01-2011, 10:57 AM
new dealer prices are around this

barrel, 200 ish
handguard 90
upper 90
bcg 115
block 75
handle 45

Around $615 new "parts wise" and since its used and one would most likeley have to get it re threaded and cut back it would only serve someone who has a sbr. I would say probally $450 shipped would be max most would pay.

The voice of experience. .... from the man who's bought and sold more wtf's than any other human being on earth beside JD hiself.:grin:

grey2112
05-01-2011, 11:30 AM
Thanks for the advice and prices.

new dealer prices are around this

barrel, 200 ish
handguard 90
upper 90
bcg 115
block 75
handle 45

Around $615 new "parts wise" and since its used and one would most likeley have to get it re threaded and cut back it would only serve someone who has a sbr. I would say probally $450 shipped would be max most would pay.

Titleiiredneck
05-01-2011, 02:17 PM
The voice of experience. .... from the man who's bought and sold more wtf's than any other human being on earth beside JD hiself.:grin:

Yep, but there are better things out there now in .308 sub/super uppers and bolt guns so I am only using them now ;)



Thanks for the advice and prices.

Anytime, rember someone may pay more, but you have to concider they will need that thread pitch "which works well with 9mm cans" get a adapter to 1/2x28 or 5/8x24 or have to cut it and re-thread which is $100+ depending on who they use and most willnot use a adapter including me unless like a p22 or what not.

Titleiiredneck
05-01-2011, 02:20 PM
Why the 1/2-36 threads?

isn't the standard 1/2-28 or 5/8-24?

Some 9mm/22lr cans have them however most donot but it was the "so called" standard back in the day, it is no more than finer threading. 1/2 is the "OD"of the threads and 36 is the tpi or the ammount of threads in a inch, so the higher the number the more/finer the theading. IMO it only works well with steel endcaps since the finer threading has a higher chance of cross threading on aluminum and such especially when the barrel is steel or stainless.

kdiver58
06-04-2011, 06:22 AM
Originaly most of the poeple making 300 WTF uppers didn't want anyone threading a 5.56 flash hider or other 5.56 item on by mistake .. I know my
M1S 300 WTF has the 1/2-36 threads.

sharky47
06-06-2011, 11:39 PM
I have adapters that go from 1/2-36 to 5/8-24 for $25. They are parkerized, have wrench flats, and increase length by less than a quarter or an inch.

Not trying to sound like a salesman, just letting you know there is a solution available....