SOTA Arms Complete Uppers (Review with Pics)

[SD]

I second that. I was looking into getting a SOTA 300 Blackout, anyone have any follow up reviews on their uppers?

X 2 ^^

 

[Jbum]

X 2 ^^

I had to add a 10 cent rubber ring to the bolt, I got from home depot but that was back when they first come out. I am sure that is no longer an issue and if it still is again it was only 10 cents.

 

[justplinking]

It's a Star lower, less than 200 rounds down the tube.

 

[Jbum]

It's a Star lower, less than 200 rounds down the tube.

Never seen a star lower but like I said they even ran well on the Poly lowers. You say loose, like really sloppy or just not exactly tight?

 

[justplinking]

Loose enough that it opens a .015" - .020" gap between the upper & lower when I move the upper left to right. Fore and after seems fine.

 

[justplinking]

http://star15.com/DSC_STARCAR_CARBINE.html
Mine is the 16" carbine.

 

[LARGO9]

put my Soto upper 7.62x39 on a ODT #2 lower i build and it fits like a glove--no problems

 

[Jbum]

http://star15.com/DSC_STARCAR_CARBINE.html
Mine is the 16" carbine.

10/4 a doublestar dah on me. I am not to sure on that fit, a little play seems ok to me but some of these other way more knowledgeable than I guys will chime in and give you some more info....................

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View attachment 236909 put my Soto upper 7.62x39 on a ODT #2 lower i build and it fits like a glove--no problems

Awesome!!!!!!!

 

[justplinking]

Nice!!!! My Star is not stainless but I really like the way it shoots.

Yea, I'm hoping someone can give me some input on the fit. I've called SOTA, waiting on their return call. Thanks for your input.

 

[justplinking]

I'm not trying to beat up the new upper, just concerned about the fit before I fire the weapon so I decided to do a little checking and found the following with the new upper installed;
first photo = put pressure on the upper in a rotary motion towards me gap is .005"
second photo = put pressure on the upper in a rotary motion and the gap opens to .020"
third photo = is of the rear of the upper and the gap is .021"
I also noticed the front take down pin hole measured .253" and the rear pin hole measured .260" (used calipers since my small hole gages are at work)

I didn't photo the original upper installed but got the following at the same locations as above;
put pressure on the upper in a rotary motion towards me gap is less than .0015" (smallest feeler gage I have)
put pressure on the upper in a rotary motion and the gap opens to .005"
rear of the upper and the .0015 gage will not go in, so less than .0015"
Both take down pin holes measured .253" (used calipers since my small hole gages are at work)

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I think this one needs to be returned.