I would honestly think that it would be easier for lefties. .. I'm right handed and the charging handle on the right side, ie sks or browning bar is much easier for me to operate than a handle on the left side.
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I would honestly think that it would be easier for lefties. .. I'm right handed and the charging handle on the right side, ie sks or browning bar is much easier for me to operate than a handle on the left side.
I love the right handed charging handle on my VZ-58. But, most right handed people do not. I feel like the charging handle on this rifle would be damn near in possible to reach with any optics mounted. Especially since it is so far recessed; unlike the VZ-58's handle that is above the bore
I am a lefty shooter. the charging handle is relatively easy to access for me in a shooting position, BUT I have advocated in the past that I dislike the charging handle because it hinders right handed access. I believe that the standard ar-10/ar-15 style charging handle would not have made a difference in classification. I have mentioned this again in the upcoming MV thread as well. The charging handle on the left side also SEVERELY limits buttstocks, which i believe to be a marquee part of any of these builds (we are all built different, with different needs). Since the MV is a more popular size for most, I think we will see more people realizing they cant use their favorite stocks on the MV because of the charging handle.
Regardless, I own and love my MH. Anywhere i go (shooting) its the first rifle i throw in the truck, and a pleasure to shoot. I am going to be in line for the MV when it is released.
Regardless, I own and love my MH. Anywhere i go (shooting) its the first rifle i throw in the truck, and a pleasure to shoot. I am going to be in line for the MV when it is released.
Thanks for the information. It doesn't sound particularly convenient for lefties. I don't want to sound like a rube, but what about the left hand charging handle interferes with stock options.
Just my 2 cents. I trained with the FN - left side charging handle. I've shot the XCR-M - left side charging handle. As far as I'm concerned, it should be easier for lefties to use, rather than right handed shooters. Maybe not doing a combat mag change, but in the world I use my firearms in, it's easier. For a right handed shooter to work the charging handle he has to hold the entire weight of the gun in his right hand, and work the charging handle with his left. Both the SKS and 858 with right side charging handles are far easier to work the bolt, supporting the weight of the gun with your support hand. As for stocks, and people saying that it might affect popularity because people can't use their "favorite" stock. The only stock that I'm aware of that it won't work with is the UBR, because of the width. It will support the PRS, the A2, and pretty much all carbine stocks. So what we really have is one type of stock that won't work, rather than a "multitude."
When the charging handle is pulled back to open the bolt, it comes past the castle nut and part way up the buffer tube.
Pic from this video,
[YOUTUBE]http://youtu.be/H-VbLCCNfQ0[/YOUTUBE]
Thank you. Hmm I see the issue now. That is a shame.
Well I will be shooting it left handed, so gas/casings are already a reality for this cat.
This thread is huge. Forgive me if this has been covered, But what does the average MH do with off the shelf match ammo ? I think I only saw one guy(stormchaser) doing that . I respect the ton of work ATRS has done in building this beauty, But how does it work, and what is the best ammo, for a guy to think about leaving his bolt gun at home for a hunt ?
When I did my part, I could get moa consistently.
I'm very new to reloading,but have already gotten 3/4" groupings at 100 meters and I was doing fairly large jumps in powder charge.
Unfortunately, my scope decided it wanted to go for a trip to the warranty center so the rifle is parked and i cannot go further with load development right now. The potential for .5moa is there in my opinion.
I'm very new to reloading,but have already gotten 3/4" groupings at 100 meters and I was doing fairly large jumps in powder charge.
Unfortunately, my scope decided it wanted to go for a trip to the warranty center so the rifle is parked and i cannot go further with load development right now. The potential for .5moa is there in my opinion.
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