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« Reply #125 on: December 21, 2009, 11:48:41 » |
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Even with Troy stubbies....I'm still hoping for the new stock so I can get a good cheekweld. Good things come to those who wait though, right??
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Seems like a self-help deal now. If all we're doing is waiting for the next big thing then when we're all old and stricken we'll look back and wonder what the hell we did with our lives! Stop waiting and enjoy what you have and put an order in for a new barrel with the new stock because you've done shot yours out!  |
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« Reply #127 on: December 31, 2009, 18:31:16 » |
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I was really hoping that 5.54x39 would have been much higher on the to-do list.
I fear that when they get to that project, the rounds will no longer be feasible anymore.
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« Reply #128 on: December 31, 2009, 18:47:29 » |
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I'm wondering why you wouldnt stock up on the ammo while it's cheap?  you could always get a different gun later or sell it off at a profit. |
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« Reply #129 on: December 31, 2009, 20:53:04 » |
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5.45 may increase a little in price but I don't think it would totally disappear. It's always been able to beat 5.56 (brass not steel cased) too so it should be a contender in the price game. I'd follow Jack's advice; get a couple, three, four of those cheap crates and maybe a cheap SAR2 or some other -74 rifle to plink around with for the time being.
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« Reply #130 on: January 01, 2010, 01:54:57 » |
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There are some decent bulgarian AK 74s built on NDS recievers floating around for under $450.00.
Hornady is making 5.45x39 now.
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« Reply #131 on: February 25, 2010, 08:33:20 » |
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I've never seen this ammo here in Canada so for me at this time there is absolutely no interest in it now something in 6mm would be awesome 6X45/6mmX6.8spc/6mmAR etc etc would be awesome combo for predator, deer hunting even black bear in a pinch...
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« Reply #132 on: February 25, 2010, 10:28:54 » |
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I have plenty of firearms for many uses but I purchased my XCR in 6.8 for exactly the reason above. I could sell off most of what I own if need be and still be able to hunt and defend myself adequately. SheepDog  |
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« Reply #133 on: February 25, 2010, 11:37:23 » |
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The tuned in person will be looking for the following calibers in the -L and -M
they may even be in this order
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« Reply #134 on: February 25, 2010, 14:58:08 » |
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The tuned in person will be looking for the following calibers in the -L and -M
they may even be in this order
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-6.5g I think you could throw the .260 Remington and .338 Federal on that list too.The great thing about conversion for the M at least in the two calibers I mentioned (as well as the 7mm-08),is that only a barrel change should be necessary,keeping down the cost of the conversion kits.The magazine may have to be modified slightly for the larger bullets,I'm not absolutely certain. |
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« Reply #135 on: March 09, 2010, 21:07:37 » |
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Since I live in a ban state, I'd really like to see a new fixed stock option. Something with an adjustable cheek weld would be nice.
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« Reply #136 on: March 17, 2010, 22:16:38 » |
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Speaking of Stocks, has RA given up on the "new Stock". Its been like . . . years.
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It is like everything else. It will be released whenever Alex is ready to release it, not before. If you don't like the standard stock, then either wait or buy something else. ther is simply no other choice. It's like the XCR-M, that has been an even longer wait than the stock, but it will only be released when alexs decides to.
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« Reply #138 on: March 18, 2010, 13:39:20 » |
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Since I live in a ban state, I'd really like to see a new fixed stock option. Something with an adjustable cheek weld would be nice.
Also, how about a .22LR conversion?
It isn't the stock that makes it fold, there's a separate part that has the hinge in it. Any stock you can mount at all is then a fixed stock without that. But everyone has been looking forward to the new RA stock. Far, far forward.  |
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« Reply #139 on: March 19, 2010, 11:51:58 » |
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It is like everything else. It will be released whenever Alex is ready to release it, not before. If you don't like the standard stock, then either wait or buy something else. their is simply no other choice. It's like the XCR-M, that has been an even longer wait than the stock, but it will only be released when alexs decides to.
I have been.... there was a time when I had a nice little stash of "gun money" slated for an XCR. . . And I was waiting for the stock to come out which was going to be "very soon" . . . Sigh.... I'm married now, no more gun stash. . . (oh but I'm rebuilding, so shhhhhhh). |
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« Reply #140 on: March 19, 2010, 17:38:34 » |
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It is like everything else. It will be released whenever Alex is ready to release it, not before. If you don't like the standard stock, then either wait or buy something else. their is simply no other choice. It's like the XCR-M, that has been an even longer wait than the stock, but it will only be released when alexs decides to.
I have been.... there was a time when I had a nice little stash of "gun money" slated for an XCR. . . And I was waiting for the stock to come out which was going to be "very soon" . . . Sigh.... I'm married now, no more gun stash. . . (oh but I'm rebuilding, so shhhhhhh). Ask for forgiveness, not permission. If she forgives you all is well. If she doesn't play with your XCR instead! Looks like a win-win to me! SheepDog |
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« Reply #141 on: March 26, 2010, 21:49:03 » |
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Dang, I read this all the way to the end hoping for information on the 308 and the stock.
I am in the market for my first AR style rifle and I have narrowed it down to 2 or 3, one of which is the XCR.
Is the new 2 stage trigger available on the XCR-L?
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« Reply #142 on: March 26, 2010, 22:00:12 » |
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The new trigger has been standard on rifles built since last May. Make sure you don't buy an 'old stock' pre-May 2009 rifle from a dealer. If you are looking for an SHTF rifle, get the 7.62x39 kit as well as that is another common round. Also get the 'parts kit' - $75 dollars or so and if you want to be sure, get a spare 5.56 & 7.62x39 bolt. http://xcrforum.com/index.php/topic,255.0.htmlTerra will see you right as she is a princess. |
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« Reply #143 on: March 28, 2010, 15:33:28 » |
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Great, I was first under the impression the enhanced trigger was an upgrade. Yes, my intention with going with this rifle is to have the ultimate STHF. I'll setup an ACOG for 5.56x45 and have irons ready for 7.62x39. Just a simple swap and go! Yes, I saw that parts post. What are the more frequent parts to go bad? I could just order the kit + some extras of the more common problem peices. I'll probably order it without a stock and get a Magpul later, I am still undecided as to which one at this moment. The new trigger has been standard on rifles built since last May. Make sure you don't buy an 'old stock' pre-May 2009 rifle from a dealer. If you are looking for an SHTF rifle, get the 7.62x39 kit as well as that is another common round. Also get the 'parts kit' - $75 dollars or so and if you want to be sure, get a spare 5.56 & 7.62x39 bolt. http://xcrforum.com/index.php/topic,255.0.htmlTerra will see you right as she is a princess. |
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« Reply #144 on: March 28, 2010, 19:03:38 » |
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That parts kit is pretty good to start off with. I'd recommend a couple extra ejector screws and lock washers, a spare pivot pin and clip, spare gas dial and most definitely a spare, complete bolt in addition to the kit.
Now let me quantify my statement as one that hasn't seen any of the above parts fail in my XCR, but, for long term maintenance with minimal logistics those are the items I'd anticipate crapping the bed or just plain getting lost through continued hard use. Build yourself a little maintenance kit that could fit in a small pouch. Multi-tool, some type of screwdriver(s), spares, etc, etc. It'll help you get organized and keep everything in one spot. Also, you can pay attention to anything you've ever needed tool wise when you've been out shooting.
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« Reply #145 on: April 20, 2010, 15:41:16 » |
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New Stock Being very unimpressed with current buttstock offerings by ourselves and others, we are working on a new, innovative buttstock with lots of features. We will make it easier to sling it ambidextrously. It will be adjustable for length and will fold neatly against the side of the rifle. We are working to incorporate an adjustable cheek piece. Please email your comments to zdf@robarm.com. We are working on this right now and want to complete it as soon as possible. We are almost finished with what we consider to be the perfect stock design for the perfect rifle. We still have a little ways to go but we're moving fast now that we've figured it out. The stock folds, collapses, and has the adjustable cheek piece. We may also make a fixed stock or entry level stock that does not fold or collapse. This stock would work in states where we cannot sell the folding or collapsible stocks. Sights We may also work on our own front and rear sights. Please convey your wishes. The idea is to have a front sight (adjustable for windage and elevation) which can be zeroed for each barrel. This way each barrel for each caliber can be zeroed. When it's taken off the rifle and put on again, it will remain zeroed. It would fold down against the top of the picatinny rail of the receiver. If you have any ideas or comments, we'd like to hear them. Any word, pic, price, release date on the stock and sights? Or did i miss it (lots of pages to read)? |
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« Reply #146 on: April 20, 2010, 15:45:06 » |
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No pics, prices or dates for either of those items. I think the stock is a higher priority over the sights.
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« Reply #147 on: July 24, 2010, 21:18:07 » |
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Is RA ever going to make a folding front sight that attaches to the gas block? That would stay on the barrel and be zeroed to it?
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« Reply #148 on: July 24, 2010, 21:29:31 » |
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I still say the easiest simplest solution to this is to have a railed gasblock instead of a dovetail.That way you could attach any AR style sight you want and wouldn't have to wait for RA to do R&D for 3 years before they release it.......just sayin'.
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« Reply #149 on: July 24, 2010, 23:54:46 » |
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I still say the easiest simplest solution to this is to have a railed gasblock instead of a dovetail.That way you could attach any AR style sight you want and wouldn't have to wait for RA to do R&D for 3 years before they release it.......just sayin'.
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