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PCR-30
(rifle shown with optional F8 aluminum free
floating handguard)
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| Another first for Olympic Arms. This model, the new for 2003 PCR-30, is
the first AR product to be manufactured in 30 Carbine
caliber. The PCR-30, but using a unique magazine well block
adapter, utilizes standard, unmodified M1 carbine magazines. With the
inexpensive cost of both quality and reliable high capacity magazines (20,
30 and yes even 40 round magazines), and 30 Carbine ammunition, this
little carbine will pack quite punch for just a minimal investment.
MSRP: $749.00 complete
carbine
$654.00 conversion upper only
This carbine works with standard M1 Carbine magazines, by using a
unique mag catch system developed by out in-house engineering department
and R&D folks. The way we make it work is by using a magazine well
block insert that is lowered into the magazine well from the top of the
lower receiver unit. The mag block insert has lips that over-hang the
lower that keep it from falling through, and the modified upper receiver
holds the mag blocks in place, along with a modified magazine catch (more
on that later). Here is a look at the side of a PCR-30 carbine, rifles
closed, mag blocks installed and magazine inserted ready to go shooting.
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Notice you can see the lips of the magazine well block
adapters extending out over the top pf the lower receiver. In
order that this can be achieved, the upper receiver must be relieved
in a milling process to allow room for the mag block inserts.
Also, a third yellow arrow points to the modified magazine
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Here is a shot of the inside of the PCR-30 mag
well (shown in the white for clarity). In the rear of the mag
well you can see the custom magazine catch that has been
installed in this standard mil-spec quality lower .223/5.56
lower.
This system is easily installed at home with nothing more than
the proper sized allen wrench. Once you have installed the
PCR-30 magazine catch system, you do not have to remove it to
switch back to any of the other calibers offered by Olympic Arms
for your PCR/AR type rifles and carbines. Simply remove the
locking screw (allen screw shown above) from the magazine catch,
remove the mag block inserts, and you are back to a standard
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Here is a picture of the lower assembly with an M1 Carbine
magazine inserted and locked into the lower. Just push the mag
catch button, and the M1 Carbine mags fall right out in your
hands. |
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