VLTOR vs Centurion Upper Receiver

[01svtL]

For 3-gun and carbine class use. All around battle rifle. Which one?

[Steve-0-]

IMO, any in spec M4 Upper will be more then adequate given your reqs

Unless you really want gucci aesthetics that is.

[Stickman]

For 3-gun and carbine class use. All around battle rifle. Which one?


Either will work well, the Vltor offers a bit more structural rigidity, which doesn’t sound like it would make a difference for your uses (or most anyone else).

[01svtL]

Awesome thanks.

[Firefly]

Either will work well, the Vltor offers a bit more structural rigidity, which doesn’t sound like it would make a difference for your uses (or most anyone else).

Nothing here I disagree with but I like Vltor for my contemporary builds.

It’s worth it to me. I wouldn’t go out of my way for one though.

[Stickman]

Nothing here I disagree with but I like Vltor for my contemporary builds.

It’s worth it to me. I wouldn’t go out of my way for one though.

There is no question, the Vltor uppers are heavily reinforced receivers. I own multiples, and have no plans to swap them out.

[Hemoglobin]

There is no question, the Vltor uppers are heavily reinforced receivers. I own multiples, and have no plans to swap them out.

I don't worry if I'm buying an upper or a complete rifle. If I'm piecing one together I go ahead and get the Vltor. I guess, also, the ounces is pounds crowd may disagree.

edit: typo

[snackgunner]

could a vltor mur for example help with possible barrel flex, say on a URG with longer barrel and silencer? since the mur would make the setup more sturdy. or if you drop the URG the mur could have its benefits as well?

[01svtL]

I don't worry if I'm buying an upper or a complete rifle. If I'm piecing one together I go ahead and get the Vltor. I guess, also, the ounces is pounds crowd may disagree.

edit: typo

Still not even the heaviest. My Seekins SP223 upper is 10.2 OZ.

[01svtL]

I’ve read there are rail/handguard considerations with the VLTOR. Is there a known list of specifically what will not work?

[MorphCross]

I’ve read there are rail/handguard considerations with the VLTOR. Is there a known list of specifically what will not work?
I can't speak of what won't work but I can tell you that the C4 Quad and the BCM KMR-A/KMR/QRF/MCMR will all work.

[Rayrevolver]

I’ve read there are rail/handguard considerations with the VLTOR. Is there a known list of specifically what will not work?

Also KAC 45 offset buis rears won't fit the MUR. I am 60% sure the magpul pro offset rears don't fit either...

[Hemoglobin]

Also KAC 45 offset buis rears won't fit the MUR. I am 60% sure the magpul pro offset rears don't fit either...


I’ve read there are rail/handguard considerations with the VLTOR. Is there a known list of specifically what will not work?

no clue on the offset irons. Never cared. I've run Midwest gen 2, cmr gen 1 and cmr mlok. Honestly, short maybe the Noveske rail no one cares about,at this point, I've never heard of a rail not working. Though, I do not look for it specifically.

[01svtL]

Yea I communicated directly with them today and they said several years ago there was a slight redesign and since then, the uppers are compatible with just about any rail on the market today. I am tempted to pick up the no-FA upper now.

[opngrnd]

Mk8 and Mk14 Geissele rails work with the current MUR, in my experience, as do the ALG rails.

Whenever I build an upper, I buy a MUR. If I'm buying an URG like a 6920 upper, I don't sweat it