Why so much for the A3g?
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Believe it's been discontinued and nice gun but basically internet silliness. Probably being talked up on a forum or in a recent movie/video game. Looks like MGW still has new A3G stocks for $200.
That one has several "special people" bidding on it. While it is listed as NIB, there are several spots where the rifle has been dinged.
As an FN SPR lover myself (have three), I'll say that one with the box and paperwork is a little harder to come by. However you frequently see lightly used A3G's without the box/paperwork for $1700-1900. I don't see these as becoming the next sought-After collectible either.
My last two were a NIB A2 (with McMillan A4) for $1,300 in 2017, and an ANIB A1 this spring for $1,100. Both were Gunbroker finds.
As an FN SPR lover myself (have three), I'll say that one with the box and paperwork is a little harder to come by. However you frequently see lightly used A3G's without the box/paperwork for $1700-1900. I don't see these as becoming the next sought-After collectible either.
My last two were a NIB A2 (with McMillan A4) for $1,300 in 2017, and an ANIB A1 this spring for $1,100. Both were Gunbroker finds.
I've got one. For one thing it does have a chrome lined barrel. But the biggest reason is they guarantee a half moa for TEN THOUSAND rounds!
It's my favorite bolt action
It's my favorite bolt action
It’s a solid rifle that shoots a wide variety of ammo very well. I’ve had mine since around 2008 and was my first bolt gun after getting out. I didn’t know much about the civilian LR side of things and just went with the first factory rifle with a good accuracy guarantee that I found...on a GI Bill budget lol.
Had a CDI Precision DBM added to it, installed a bipod rail, flush cups, and got it threaded for a brake.
The only downside to the A3G, or any FN SPR for that matter, is the lack of aftermarket accessories (if you like to tinker about). Pretty much stuck with a MCM stock or MDT ESS chassis, not that those are bad lol.
As for that price, no idea why it’s up that high. A dude on here just sold his for like $1400, which was a great deal for the buyer. I paid around $2100 for mine (new) in 2008 and the price went up a bit after that.
Had a CDI Precision DBM added to it, installed a bipod rail, flush cups, and got it threaded for a brake.
The only downside to the A3G, or any FN SPR for that matter, is the lack of aftermarket accessories (if you like to tinker about). Pretty much stuck with a MCM stock or MDT ESS chassis, not that those are bad lol.
As for that price, no idea why it’s up that high. A dude on here just sold his for like $1400, which was a great deal for the buyer. I paid around $2100 for mine (new) in 2008 and the price went up a bit after that.
I didn't even know cdi made bottom metal for it. Glad to hear that!
Yea man, had it done a few years ago (found out about it on here). They did great work with a super fast turnaround. Runs AICS mags without an issue.
If I remember correctly the A3G was selected by the FBI as a sniper rifle. And they were bedded by GA precision. But you can still find them cheaper than that. I want one eventually but it's definitely not worth over paying for.
The price it is at now is about what these were selling for when they were discontinued in 2014. The A3G was the priciest SPR because it came with the full bedding job from GAP and a titanium rail. Otherwise the barrelled action was the same as other SPRs. A3Gs also had phosphate coating instead of black oxide on normal SPRs.
No doubt they shot very good. Every SPR got test fired by an experienced shooter before shipping. Test target was included with the rifle.
Very good shooting rifles but with limited magazine options. The A3G came only with the hinged floorplate magazine. Unfortunately, now that CDI is closed, magazine options are fewer. The non-threaded muzzle and 1:12" twist suited the FBI and others in 2004, however the market has changed since then. While precise and reliable as hell, without recent upgrades, they seem boring and get overlooked for more feature-rich and adaptable systems. The receiver and bolt were pure M-70 in design (which is around 80 years old) and were expensive to manufacture compared to modern designs. This drove the cost of the rifle for the customer up as well.
I doubt they will every be collectors items either. Those that appreciate the features of the action will continue to search for them on the internet for their next build. Or like this one, for someone wanting a really precise .308 that will last several lifetimes of normal shooting. I have four SPR-based long range precision rifles and they are my most used rifles, by far.
AG
No doubt they shot very good. Every SPR got test fired by an experienced shooter before shipping. Test target was included with the rifle.
Very good shooting rifles but with limited magazine options. The A3G came only with the hinged floorplate magazine. Unfortunately, now that CDI is closed, magazine options are fewer. The non-threaded muzzle and 1:12" twist suited the FBI and others in 2004, however the market has changed since then. While precise and reliable as hell, without recent upgrades, they seem boring and get overlooked for more feature-rich and adaptable systems. The receiver and bolt were pure M-70 in design (which is around 80 years old) and were expensive to manufacture compared to modern designs. This drove the cost of the rifle for the customer up as well.
I doubt they will every be collectors items either. Those that appreciate the features of the action will continue to search for them on the internet for their next build. Or like this one, for someone wanting a really precise .308 that will last several lifetimes of normal shooting. I have four SPR-based long range precision rifles and they are my most used rifles, by far.
AG
