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bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

Hey Guys..

I'm looking to pick another rifle but I'm running low on ideas. Precision and reliability are still the main priorities, but I'm open to any ideas and was hoping y'all may know something I don't.

Here is a list of what I already own or have already done extensive testing on, also a few I'm not interested in at all.

Right now the only Large Frame rifle I can think of that would be worth buying is the Geissele MRGG. For a Small Frame the RD-15 LPR, but if I were to buy the LPR I'd probably pull the .223 Proof Research SS barrel and install a 18" - 20" Bartlein in 6ARC.

Own / Tested

JP LRP-07 / LRI-20
JP SCI-20

Seekins SP10 / SP10M

KAC SR25 APR 20"
KAC SR15 16"

Every Larue rifle, Large and small Frame.

LMT MWS .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor

Hk MR762A1

Daniel Defense DD5 .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor

GAP10 / GAP15

No Goes..

Anything POF
LWRC Reaper
SCAR 17 / 20

Thanks,

Jake

hafejd30 · Sep 26, 2024

I don’t see Palmetto on your list

ELCO82 · Sep 26, 2024

Are you looking to fill capabilities or just add another precision oriented AR? You obviously have a great collection there. Maybe a shorter barreled AR to run and gun for a different capability and skill set? I'm a big lmt fam. I love my specwar, and I love my 20" stainless 5.56 rifle. I always thought a 16" stainless Mars rifle would be a nice middle ground. I have a KAC sr15 in 16" so I doubt it would be better than that, but I like the idea of a shorter more precision oriented recce....

padom · Sep 26, 2024

I wanted a new Precision AR not named 223/5.56/308 or 6.5. I have so many of each in every condition possible.

I resisted for a while but finally built a MEGA/Geissele/Craddock/Rubber City 6 ARC. Had low expectations but it's actually suprised me. Stupid accurate and flat shooting.

I'm actually shooting the 80s and it's a laser to 800. Hammering out sub 0.5moa 5 shot groups @ 100yd with many in the 0.2s and 0.3s

I like it so much I'm think I'm going to build a 22 ARC upper for it too...

I grabbed a Craddock 22" RTR barrel to see how 6 ARC performed.. I'm now going bartlein for my second barrel

Just something about 85/87gr 6mm pills going 2900-3000 out of an AR15!

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

padom said:
I wanted a new Precision AR not named 223/5.56/308 or 6.5. I have so many of each in every condition possible.

I resisted for a while but finally built a MEGA/Geissele/Craddock/Rubber City 6 ARC. Had low expectations but it's actually suprised me. Stupid accurate and flat shooting.

I'm actually shooting the 80s and it's a laser to 800. Hammering out sub 0.5moa 5 shot groups @ 100yd with many in the 0.2s and 0.3s

I like it so much I'm think I'm going to build a 22 ARC upper for it too...

I grabbed a Craddock 22" RTR barrel to see how 6 ARC performed.. I'm now going bartlein for my second barrel

Just something about 85/87gr 6mm pills going 2900-3000 out of an AR15!

I've got tons of Custom high end builds in the collection, I'm looking for something factory out of the box that would be fun to evaluate.

padom · Sep 26, 2024

bigjake83 said:
I've got tons of Custom high end builds in the collection, I'm looking for something factory out of the box that would be fun to evaluate.

I didnt see you say you were looking for a factory rifle or had a 6 ARC. Carry on

Overwatch260 · Sep 26, 2024

Be curious to see someone on here try out the PRI MK12 Mod 0 Heavy in .308 sometime... looks pretty good as far as specs except for the milspec trigger, might be too "clonish" for some?

PRI MARK 12 Mod 0 Heavy in 308 Cal.

PRI 308 version of the Mark 12 Mod 0 in 308 Cal. This is a matched billet upper with an 18" Douglas barrel with the SPR contour to accept AE brake and collar. The barrel is a thermal fit to the receiver. The rifle comes with a Rifle length DPMS carbon fiber forearm and full length straight top...

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SFree · Sep 26, 2024

Sons of Liberty Gun Works Broadsword in 6 Max. November release, I believe, for uppers and complete rifles…

Coffee_and_Pipes · Sep 26, 2024

People talk up the quality of V7 parts, but I don’t ever hear much about their large frame rifles, that would be interesting.

Because they’re more affordable (I think PSA was selling them for something crazy like $1,300), I’d be interested in seeing how well you could get one of the Armalite Tac series rifles to shoot (.308 or 6.5 CM) in factory condition, maybe a trigger swap.

It’s probably too close to a SCAR, but there’s the B&T APC .308. I don’t know about accuracy or reliability, but the machining should be good.

For something out of left field, what if you tried out an M14 style rifle made by LRB or TonyBen? Before anyone starts shouting “Fudd!,” I have no claims to make about those rifles one way or the other, but it would be something different from another AR.

That’s about all I can think of right now, but if someone else comes to mind, I’ll mention them.

Jsp556 · Sep 26, 2024

Armalite just because they get no love.

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

SFree said:
Sons of Liberty Gun Works Broadsword in 6 Max. November release, I believe, for uppers and complete rifles…

I found one that's in 6ARC that I've been eyeing. The 6max ammo price and availability is a problem.

Cascade Hemi · Sep 26, 2024

Coffee_and_Pipes said:
People talk up the quality of V7 parts, but I don’t ever hear much about their large frame rifles, that would be interesting.

Because they’re more affordable (I think PSA was selling them for something crazy like $1,300), I’d be interested in seeing how well you could get one of the Armalite Tac series rifles to shoot (.308 or 6.5 CM) in factory condition, maybe a trigger swap.

It’s probably too close to a SCAR, but there’s the B&T APC .308. I don’t know about accuracy or reliability, but the machining should be good.

For something out of left field, what if you tried out an M14 style rifle made by LRB or TonyBen? Before anyone starts shouting “Fudd!,” I have no claims to make about those rifles one way or the other, but it would be something different from another AR.

That’s about all I can think of right now, but if someone else comes to mind, I’ll mention them.

V7 flies low under the radar; spun out of Noveske, about an hour and a half north on I5. Lightweight, high quality parts, with PacNor barrels. It's a solid recipe. Less pretentious than Noveske too.

Chickentoast · Sep 26, 2024

Agree re: V7.

Will also throw San Tan out there - they make 6 ARC's with Proof barrels.

JohnDeereGuy1996 · Sep 26, 2024

The blackout defense stuff looks interesting. I built a 243 off of v 7 receivers and it’s a tac driver. I dig their stuff.

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

Chickentoast said:
Agree re: V7.

Will also throw San Tan out there - they make 6 ARC's with Proof barrels.

They sent me a couple of thier barrels to evaluate, so far they seem about average. I wish they offered a heavier Contour option.

MuleyTime · Sep 26, 2024

My Sgt of Arms 22 ARC showed up today.
Man, it has quality written all over it. Will be testing it this weekend.

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

Has anyone here played with the Barrett Rec10?

TheOE800 · Sep 26, 2024

bigjake83 said:
For a Small Frame the RD-15 LPR, but if I were to buy the LPR I'd probably pull the .223 Proof Research SS barrel and install a 18" - 20" Bartlein in 6ARC.

Kind of a waste unless you get the Bart machined for the gas system castle nut or whatever. Just my opinion. Is the chassis really that novel?

Cascade Hemi · Sep 26, 2024

bigjake83 said:
Has anyone here played with the Barrett Rec10?

Yes, based on what you already own you will probably be unimpressed. I thought it was mid tier; poor gassing, 7" RE, etc. Not horrible, not great.

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

I'm also ordering some Rosco barrels for evaluating, anyone here have a favorite?
I'm currently looking at the K9 and the Purebred.

J Max · Sep 26, 2024

I’m kind of in the same boat. Looking at 6ARC just to try it out and see what the hype is and then I saw a video of the Noveske 6ARC coming out around Shot25 with their new DDF (disruptive deep flute) structured barrel. So I’m gonna try that out in 18” whenever they open up sales.

Milf Dots · Sep 26, 2024

ADM/American Defense Manufacturing
Geissele
LMT

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

TheOE800 said:
Kind of a waste unless you get the Bart machined for the gas system castle nut or whatever. Just my opinion. Is the chassis really that novel?

The chassis is definitely ahead of most manufacturers with the incorporated Arca Rail, Semi-Monolithic Upper / Handguard, Ambidextrous controls, A5 Buffer system, Geissele Trigger..

I prefer a Adjustable Gas Block so I wouldn’t be running the Ridgeline Gas Block anyway, I'd keep the Ridgeline barrel system all together for when I want to switch back to .223

bigjake83 · Sep 26, 2024

J Max said:
I’m kind of in the same boat. Looking at 6ARC just to try it out and see what the hype is and then I saw a video of the Noveske 6ARC coming out around Shot25 with their new DDF (disruptive deep flute) structured barrel. So I’m gonna try that out in 18” whenever they open up sales.View attachment 8511309

A lot of people complain about the price of Noveske barrels but I've always had exceptional results with thier SS Barrels, I'd probably pick up a DD or Criterion if I was going Chrome lined.

I'm always watching for deals on Noveske SS barrels, and when I find a decent deal I just order to have on hand.

scrumpdeleos · Sep 27, 2024

the new Noveske N6 In 6.5 or 308?

ansel · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
Hey Guys..

I'm looking to pick another rifle but I'm running low on ideas. Precision and reliability are still the main priorities, but I'm open to any ideas and was hoping y'all may know something I don't.

Here is a list of what I already own or have already done extensive testing on, also a few I'm not interested in at all.

Right now the only Large Frame rifle I can think of that would be worth buying is the Geissele MRGG. For a Small Frame the RD-15 LPR, but if I were to buy the LPR I'd probably pull the .223 Proof Research SS barrel and install a 18" - 20" Bartlein in 6ARC.

Own / Tested

JP LRP-07 / LRI-20
JP SCI-20

Seekins SP10 / SP10M

KAC SR25 APR 20"
KAC SR15 16"

Every Larue rifle, Large and small Frame.

LMT MWS .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor

Hk MR762A1

Daniel Defense DD5 .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor

GAP10 / GAP15

No Goes..

Anything POF
LWRC Reaper
SCAR 17 / 20

Thanks,

Jake

Jake....It would be of interest to hear your comparison of the 308 semi-auto's.... you seem to have a pretty nice collection of them.

jh2785 · Sep 27, 2024

Wilson Combat large frame rifles ....... they have a plethora of calibers available. I *think* they use Wilson Arms barrel blanks. I've really only heard very good things about them. They also have a lightened BCG similar to the JP LMOS.

bigjake83 · Sep 27, 2024

Thank you all for the suggestions, but I'm really trying to find something that isn't your typical AR.

Anyone have any time behind the Sig MCX Spear Or Sword international ?

kthomas · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
I've got tons of Custom high end builds in the collection, I'm looking for something factory out of the box that would be fun to evaluate.

What about the new Giessele GFR rifle in 6 ARC?

kthomas · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
Thank you all for the suggestions, but I'm really trying to find something that isn't your typical AR.

Anyone have any time behind the Sig MCX Spear Or Sword international ?

Atypical to me makes me think of PDW style concept AR15's, or large bore/magnum AR-15/10s like ones chambered in .300WM or .458 Soccom.

Some things that come to mind:

https://maximdefense.com/product/pdx-sd/

Nefarious Arms HK416 9" PDW concept

Nemo Arms (few options here)

bigjake83 · Sep 27, 2024

kthomas said:
What about the new Giessele GFR rifle in 6 ARC?

I've been looking at the 20" GFR 6ARC STRATOMATCH.

Right now it's a toss up between the Stratomatch and the Ridgeline LPR

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BurtG · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
I've got tons of Custom high end builds in the collection, I'm looking for something factory out of the box that would be fun to evaluate.

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Buy this test it.

Please test poi/poa shifts from loading handguard on bag tripod etc

BurtG · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
I've been looking at the 20" GFR 6ARC STRATOMATCH.

Right now it's a toss up between the Stratomatch and the Ridgeline LPR

Great minds lol

kthomas · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
I've been looking at the 20" GFR 6ARC STRATOMATCH.

Right now it's a toss up between the Stratomatch and the Ridgeline LPR

The Ridgeline seems like a pretty cool rifle too. I'm just not sure if taking off the OEM barrel and putting in a 6 ARC barrel retains the "magic" of the Ridgeline concept.

I think it would be really cool if they came out with a 6 ARC variant.

BurtG · Sep 27, 2024

MuleyTime said:
My Sgt of Arms 22 ARC showed up today.
Man, it has quality written all over it. Will be testing it this weekend.

Interested to hear accuracy reports.

Best handguard on market IMO

BurtG · Sep 27, 2024

padom said:
I'm actually shooting the 80s and it's a laser to 800. Hammering out sub 0.5moa 5 shot groups @ 100yd with many in the 0.2s and 0.3s

What barrel ?

Milf Dots · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
... Sig MCX Spear Or Sword international ?

Buy one or both of these and report back!

71firebird400 · Sep 27, 2024

kthomas said:
The Ridgeline seems like a pretty cool rifle too. I'm just not sure if taking off the OEM barrel and putting in a 6 ARC barrel retains the "magic" of the Ridgeline concept.

I think it would be really cool if they came out with a 6 ARC variant.

The one concern I have with the Ridgeline is the minimal thread engagement on the screws that secure the handguard to the upper receiver.

padom · Sep 27, 2024

BurtG said:
What barrel ?

Craddock 22" +1 Gas 1-7 Ready to Rock (Rock Creek)

https://craddockprecision.com/rtr-6mm-arc-22/

3rdfocal · Sep 27, 2024

SCAR 20 or a custom M1A.

DeathBeforeDismount · Sep 27, 2024

Start saving up for a MRGG-S when they are available in a year or 2. You will not want to shoot anything else.

The Night Owl suppressor is one of the quietest I have ever heard. Some buddies did some destructive testing on them and could not kill/hurt them. Built like tanks. I couldn't even get the shot timer to pick up shots being right next to them. Every other can is no problem.

BurtG · Sep 27, 2024

DeathBeforeDismount said:
Every other can is no problem.

bigjake83 · Sep 27, 2024

71firebird400 said:
The one concern I have with the Ridgeline is the minimal thread engagement on the screws that secure the handguard to the upper receiver.

Where have you seen this mentioned?

71firebird400 · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
Where have you seen this mentioned?

bigjake83 · Sep 27, 2024

71firebird400 said:

Hmmmmm, definitely food for thought, little disappointed.

clefairy · Sep 27, 2024

This vid made me want a geissele next. There’s also another video where they run the gun farther out and it did very well

Jsp556 · Sep 27, 2024

One of the new PWS guns would be neat.

DeathBeforeDismount · Sep 27, 2024

clefairy said:
This vid made me want a geissele next. There’s also another video where they run the gun farther out and it did very well

One of the test guns has like over 6k on it and still shoots half moa with hornady box ammo. They hit a home run with the chrome lining tech on that gun.

GhostFace · Sep 27, 2024

bigjake83 said:
I've got tons of Custom high end builds in the collection, I'm looking for something factory out of the box that would be fun to evaluate.

Armalite! Since they share so much with LMT and KAC yet get shunned by most here, it would be interesting to see what you think...

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