The bolt carrier’s gas key is correctly staked and should provide a lifetime of trouble-free use. I could see where this would be especially helpful when guns are involved in group cleaning sessions such as with a department or agency. Savage goes the extra length and laser-engraves the rifle’s serial number on the bolt. Besides making the barrel harder, it also has a lower friction coefficient than chrome and should ensure a long life. To protect the barrel, Savage gives it a surface hardening treatment called Melonite QPQ. Savage claims the 5R rifling cradles the bullet just enough to impart spin without unnecessary constriction. The lands are slightly slanted and less likely to collect bullet jacket material, which should aid in accuracy and makes the barrel easier to clean. The barrel’s 5R rifling has five lands and grooves arranged so there is no land or groove directly opposite (180 degrees) of each other, which might cause an uneven constriction on the projectile. Here we see a number of innovations that help set the rifle apart from competitors. Savage uses a 1-in-8-inch-twist barrel on the MSR 15 Recon. Savage calls the mid-length system appropriate for the 16.13-inch barrel length, and I wholeheartedly agree. However, it uses a mid-length gas system, which reduces the port pressure, helps reduce wear by lowering the bolt carrier velocity and makes the gun softer on recoil. The Savage gun uses a direct gas impingement system just like the original AR-15. But what I discovered is the Savage MSR 15 Recon is a well-built gun using some great components and assembled with a good degree of attention to detail. If you’re expecting anything dramatically different than what we’ve become accustom to in AR-15 rifles, you will be disappointed. My initial examination of the carbine didn’t reveal any surprises. The MSR 15 Patrol carbine is an enhanced civilian-legal version of the military’s M4 Carbine while the MSR 15 Recon possesses a BlackHawk AR Blaze trigger, a free-floating handguard and a collapsible BlackHawk buttstock and pistol grip.

223 Remington cartridges reliably and accurately without pressure issues. 223 Wylde chamberings so they can fire both 5.56mm NATO and. In January of 2017, Savage introduced its new line of MSRs. As a result, we can expect to see a number of these smaller manufacturers disappear.īut one company sure to weather the storm is Savage Arms. With diminished post-Trump-victory demand and an oversupplied market, prices for ARs have never been cheaper. A lot of these small manufacturers gambled on Hillary Clinton winning the presidential election and tapped out their lines of credit to build inventory in time for the post-election panic buying. In recent years, many shops with CNC machinery have become manufacturers and some sold to even smaller shops with variances. The AR-15, or modern sporting rifle (MSR) as we have come to know it, has never been more popular. But there were other consequences as a result of the election, and I guess it depends on which seat you are sitting in as to whether they are good or bad. We are not so embattled, and for the moment life is good. National concealed-carry reciprocity and the Hearing Protection Act actually look like they’ll have a chance of passing Congress and we, the firearms community, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Our new president, strongly endorsed and supported by the NRA, has promised to protect the Second amendment from encroachment. 8, 2016, was a huge victory for gun owners and the firearms industry. The rugged two piece design of this mount interlocks for maximum strength.The MSR 15 Recon produced sub-MOA groups with three of the five test loads at 100 yards, including this 0.71-inch group created with Federal Gold Medal Match BTHP rounds. For the ultimate in accessories placement, BlackHawk also offers full length Picatinny quad rails. These Blackhawk mounts were engineered to provide superior weapon control and sling movement. With the Blackhawk 2-piece Quad Rail Forend, you can upgrade your AR-15 rifle or any carbine from 6.5' to 7.2' long. Purchase your new Blackhawk Rifle and Carbine 2 Piece Quad Rail Forend from today and you will appreciate the easy checkout process, fantastic customer service, Free Shipping policy and information on easily tracking your order.īlackhawk Two Piece Quad Rail Forends replace hand guards with no modification to your weapon. The Blackhawk Rifle and Carbine 2 Piece Quad Rail Forend is here at and as usual we offer fantastic deals !

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