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    #1
    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.

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    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
     
    #3
    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....
     
    #4
    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!
     
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    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!
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    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.
     
    #7
    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?

    www.precisionreflex.com

    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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    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.
     
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    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.
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    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.
     
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    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.
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    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?
     
    #21
    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.
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    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?
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    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
     
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    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
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    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.
     
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    #26
    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
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    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.
     
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    #27
    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.
     
    #30
    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 ?
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    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:


    Nefarious Arms HK416 9" PDW concept

    Nemo Arms (few options here)
     
    #32
    www.snipershide.com

    Firearms - Nemo Omen Recon 300 WM AR $3750!

    I really hate to sell this badass rifle but I have some legal expenses for my business that are needed more than this rifle. Thankfully, the expenses will help grow my business and one day I can get another of these fantastic rifles. Currently the round count is 115 slow fired rounds and this...
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    #33
    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
     
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    #35
    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
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    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.
     
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    #39
    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.
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    The one concern I have with the Ridgeline is the minimal thread engagement on the screws that secure the handguard to the upper receiver.
     
    #42
    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.
     
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    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


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    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.

    Screenshot_20240927_204255_Chrome.jpg
     
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