Rainier Arms SPR UltraMatch Upper- Should I buy?

[robdes]

I was at the range today and I finally decided that my LWRC 5.56 isn't making me happy. It has been amazingly reliable, but it just doesn't put the bullets close to each other. It seems to be a 1.75-2 moa gun at its best.

I am looking at the Rainier and a Noveske 18" SPR 5.56mm Upper with VIS.

What do you think?

Thanks.

 

[jdel]

Re: Rainier Arms SPR UltraMatch Upper- Should I buy?

Are you looking for a varmint type tack driver? Rainier barrels are Shilen blanks, they're pretty reputable. Lija makes some nice prefit barrels as well as Krieger too. I would imagine Novesk makes a pretty accurate barrel also. Probably couldn't go wrong with either.

 

[robdes]

Re: Rainier Arms SPR UltraMatch Upper- Should I buy?

I don't necessarily want a "varmint" gun, just an accurate one. I find that I have much more fun at the range when I know the large groups are b/c of me and not the gun.
The reason I was looking at the Rainier and the Noveske is that it looks like both companies have uppers in stock and ready to roll. My need for instant gratification runs deep.

 

[rwest309]

Re: Rainier Arms SPR UltraMatch Upper- Should I buy?

Go with a Noveske Stainless in 18 or 20 you
wont be unhappy

 

[BAMCIS]

Re: Rainier Arms SPR UltraMatch Upper- Should I buy?

Have you looked at the La Rue Stealth uppers?
18" with the 13.2 rail
http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=100

 

[dmg308]

Re: Rainier Arms SPR UltraMatch Upper- Should I buy?

Another one to consider is the LMT MRP get the 16 stainless.This is a big improvement to the platform.The ability to pull the barrle in seconds for cleaning or changing configuration is nice.Mines very close to a moa shooter with the chrome lined 14.5 barrel.