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too expensive isnt a factor much anymore. Given the current climate where you can get a MR762 for $3800, MWS go for around 4k second hand and SR25 will run you closer to 6+I’m tagging in. I hope this doesn’t turn into ”get a SR 25 thread“. I agree there doesn’t seem to be much love here for the MR762. Common complaints are it’s to heavy or to expensive. Neither of those two things would deter me. It would be nice to hear from those of you that have one or have shot one. I’ve been looking hard at this rifle as well. I thought I wanted a scar 20s but I’m really drawn now to the HK.
I agree with you. Like you probably I’d like to here some feedback on the MR762 not “it’s to expensive you can get better for less”. I’d like real feedback on the rifle not opinions.too expensive isnt a factor much anymore. Given the current climate where you can get a MR762 for $3800, MWS go for around 4k second hand and SR25 will run you closer to 6+
Interesting,1 in 11 twist barrels. We accuracy test every rifle out of the facility and it is not unusual to see ragged hole groups (note that these are shot from a massive machine rest that clamps the gun by the barrel nut). They are designed around M80 ball ammunition so do best with projectiles around 150 grains. We test them with 168g FGMM and they shoot exceptionally well but trials with 175g SMK Blackhills or Ruag did not shine. The SDMR rifles were transitioned to a 1 in 8 twist as the intended issue load was M118LR.
If you see two groups from the rifle that is the interaction of the feed ramp with the round during loading. Changing the load or the neck tension will resolve it.
The MR762 set up has a rather soft gas balance. It is not as violent as the HK417
From everything i heard recently, they are shooters,Interested in picking up a MR762 to compliment my M110K1 and 13.7" Scar 17. There doenst seem to be much love for these - any reason why?
They are going for roughly $3800 now so hardly overkill. Hows the accuracy?
What kind of accuracy are you getting out of the piston setup?Have not handled the MR762, but like others, looked real hard for real long at getting one. Passed on one around $3-3.5k a few years back when I finally concluded I wouldn't shoot it much. Since then, I caved and bought an LMT MARS MWS. For me, the monolithic rail and easy barrel swap was the selling point. I had plans to buy a 20-24" 6.5 barrel for it (mine is .308), but bought a bolt gun in 6.5 instead, so it still just has the factory 16" barrel. I truly love the LMT MWS platform and can't imagine replacing mine.
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Hey sorry, just seeing this. Pretty reliably 1.5 moa with fgmm. Getting just under 2450 fps.What kind of accuracy are you getting out of the piston setup?
I checked out my brother's MR762 and the fit/finish is typical HK....beautiful. tight like a match rifle but it's silly you have to use a bullet to break it down but I remember SR 25 being tight when new, requiring a tool or bullet to get the pins pushed to break it down.....
Update. Got a chance to shoot Army test model hk 417s recently. They’re beat up on purpose mind you…but in one 10 round mag experienced 3 malfunctions. Recoil seemed lighter than the notoriously over gassed MWS…but overall, I’ll keep my LMT.Have not handled the MR762, but like others, looked real hard for real long at getting one. Passed on one around $3-3.5k a few years back when I finally concluded I wouldn't shoot it much. Since then, I caved and bought an LMT MARS MWS. For me, the monolithic rail and easy barrel swap was the selling point. I had plans to buy a 20-24" 6.5 barrel for it (mine is .308), but bought a bolt gun in 6.5 instead, so it still just has the factory 16" barrel. I truly love the LMT MWS platform and can't imagine replacing mine.
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I can't speak for the HK417, since I never handled one myself. I've put more then 2000 rounds through my MR308 now, mostly all various kinds of handloads and factory ammo and I genuinely can't recall a single malfunction. For comparison: recently got myself a Diamondback DB10P13 though and put a couple of hundred of rounds through it. Already experienced FTF's or other malfunctions, but nothing serious which couldn't be fixed at the range. Although proprietary and expensive, the HK mags are very reliable in feeding ammo to the rifle.Update. Got a chance to shoot Army test model hk 417s recently. They’re beat up on purpose mind you…but in one 10 round mag experienced 3 malfunctions. Recoil seemed lighter than the notoriously over gassed MWS…but overall, I’ll keep my LMT.
Mag reliability and availability are great points. I could not find a set up that worked with the lmt 7.62 piston barrel suppressed. Mag pul and larues both jammed with many different spring/buffer combinations. LMT has an adjustable block for the piston now that might help. I went back to DI in my mws. Haven’t had a malfunction w pmags since. And love that they’re low cost and widely available. I will testify, however, that HKs piston system is very smooth in comparison. I don’t intend to dog it by any means.I can't speak for the HK417, since I never handled one myself. I've put more then 2000 rounds through my MR308 now, mostly all various kinds of handloads and factory ammo and I genuinely can't recall a single malfunction. For comparison: recently got myself a Diamondback DB10P13 though and put a couple of hundred of rounds through it. Already experienced FTF's or other malfunctions, but nothing serious which couldn't be fixed at the range. Although proprietary and expensive, the HK mags are very reliable in feeding ammo to the rifle.
Same. I've had mine since 2015 and it's shot some FGMM but mostly my own loads, and I can't remember a single malfunction in all that time. It really seems to chew through anything I throw at it, surprising considering it lacks an adjustable gas block. The only issue I had with it several years ago turned out to be scope-mount related and had nothing to do with the rifle.I can't speak for the HK417, since I never handled one myself. I've put more then 2000 rounds through my MR308 now, mostly all various kinds of handloads and factory ammo and I genuinely can't recall a single malfunction.
I Love the HK MR762A1 I got this few months a go ( brand new $4000 is come with only 1 20 rounds mag + 4 extra 20 rounds Mags $360-$380 ), Is one of My collection AR 308 guns , so far I only shot like 10-15 rounds , View attachment 7821750
If $3800 isn't overkill for your particular situation, you should have bought it already as they are relatively rare.Interested in picking up a MR762 to compliment my M110K1 and 13.7" Scar 17. There doenst seem to be much love for these - any reason why?
They are going for roughly $3800 now so hardly overkill. Hows the accuracy?
forget the price provided it's accurate but the prints in this thread don't create any warm fuzzies thereIf $3800 isn't overkill for your particular situation, you should have bought it already as they are relatively rare.