I have a Rex Silentium MG7 in jail that I plan to use exclusively on my tikka CTR 6.5 CM. My initial plan is to simply direct thread to take advantage of the weight savings and no tolerance stacking. This can will only come off for cleaning. It will fit in my safe, bag etc on the rifle all other times.
Other options are looking at the area 419 system as essentially direct thread but with a solid lockup. Gun is taken hunting and field shooting weekly, so the can staying put is important.
I also already have an omega 300 with ASR that I’ve swapped between this CTR and my ARs. It has been solid but the ASR brakes get carbon buildup and shift zero slightly. I will retain this system for my ARs and use the omega on them exclusively. Point being, I could use this Rex can in ASR too, but it’s my least preferred option.
Any thoughts on whether to just use direct thread or some newer QD/lockup system than ASR?
Other options are looking at the area 419 system as essentially direct thread but with a solid lockup. Gun is taken hunting and field shooting weekly, so the can staying put is important.
I also already have an omega 300 with ASR that I’ve swapped between this CTR and my ARs. It has been solid but the ASR brakes get carbon buildup and shift zero slightly. I will retain this system for my ARs and use the omega on them exclusively. Point being, I could use this Rex can in ASR too, but it’s my least preferred option.
Any thoughts on whether to just use direct thread or some newer QD/lockup system than ASR?
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