A Different Flavour: ATRS Modern Hunter Write Up

[Ardent]

http://www.morrisonarms.com/2015/11/the-atrs-modern-hunter-made-in-canada-as-good-as-that-sounds/

Rick at ATRS kindly loaned a new toy to try, hope the thoughts prove reasonable. Cheers folks!

Angus

 

[45ACPKING]

I enjoyed that read, thanx Angus.
As much as I'd like to have a modern hunter, for me, in canada's current political climate, 3500+ is about a 1500 more than I'm willing to risk on any semi autos. I'm already eyeball deep with my high end M14 type rifles... And considering liquidating and putting my interests into high end bolt actions for hunting. A pierce titanium ... So hard to resist LOL
The modern hunter is a very cool thing and congrats to ATRS for hitting it out of the park

 

[Mik123]

You are not making it easy to keep cash in my pocket with this article.

 

[buckbrushoutdoors]

good read, I look forward to seeing some reviews on the new predator model that they have in the works.

 

[Ardent]

You've all likely noticed it's pretty truncated, the range trip was never intended to become the basis, but the client's health challenges and evacuation changed the focus a good deal. Hence why it's not technical, I came away quite impressed. If I had one criticism it can only be weight, and no semi .308s are light. It carries like a magnum sporter weight wise, just much more compact. Recoil is utterly non-existent so it's great for youth training etc, especially with the variable length of pull stock. And hey... It's a Canadian product, that's slick.

 

[BigUglyMan]

I still want to use one out here to give the Fudds palpitations.

 

[cam1936]

Good write up.

I wouldn't buy one for my hunting needs, but it sure is nice to see quality, original and made in Canada designs being produced. Hats off to Rick for bringing innovative products to market.

P.S. Ardent is that your Royal posted for sale on Ralf's website?

 

[Gunneegoogoo]

good read, I look forward to seeing some reviews on the new predator model that they have in the works.

What's the predator one?? I know of a varminter...???

 

[Ardent]

I still want to use one out here to give the Fudds palpitations.

Good a reason as any. I think if the gun was really focused on hunting with a true pencil barrel model, it could be quite light what with the aluminum receivers. Seems they're leery of Kimber dimension barrels in semis, likely because everyone would assume the gun shoots like crap after dumping a ten round LAR mag through it in ten seconds, then shooting a group. I shot it this way to be fair, rough sighting in fast on dirt clods, then moved to paper at the end to tweak and shoot the group in the write up. Not the best scenario for groups and it still did great.

Good write up.

I wouldn't buy one for my hunting needs, but it sure is nice to see quality, original and made in Canada designs being produced. Hats off to Rick for bringing innovative products to market.

P.S. Ardent is that your Royal posted for sale on Ralf's website?

Sure is, one offer so far. I don't expect it to move however, but it may become half of a floatplane for the hunting territory in the coming years. Appreciate the kinds words Cam.

 

[cam1936]

Sure is, one offer so far. I don't expect it to move however, but it may become half of a floatplane for the hunting territory in the coming years. Appreciate the kinds words Cam.

A shame but I sure know the feeling of selling a nice rifle for $$ for more practical purchases. Good luck on the sale!

Back to the Modern Hunter...

 

[thepitchedlink]

nice review Angus....Also sorry to see your Royal listed

 

[BigUglyMan]

Sure is, one offer so far. I don't expect it to move however, but it may become half of a floatplane for the hunting territory in the coming years. Appreciate the kinds words Cam.

Before you even loaned it to me? I applaud your fortitude.

 

[Ardent]

Oh, nobody needs to feel bad the least of which me, I'm still enjoying it. Never plan to be more than a temporary custodian of any physical thing I own, best to be in a position to hear the offers, then decide, than get to the point you want to sell now not next olympics having heard none.

Even had a trade offer from a good fellow in Zim for the whole shebang... Time I have less of than anything at present.

 

[play.soccer]

So the part where it mentioned a half dozen manufacturers available if you need mags, which companies are these? Lol

 

[Ardent]

It's a start

Magpul
LAR
C-Products
ASC
Promag
DPMS
Rock River
AR-Stoner
Lancer
Ruger
Checkmate

 

[Camp Cook]

That's another good report well done and now I'm kicking myself even more = wish I had more gun cash.

I had a chance to hold a couple different Modern Hunters earlier this year at a gun show talk about impressed with this rifle so when I finally had time I put my RA XCR-L with uppers in 223 and 6.8SPC (used specifically for hunting coyotes and deer) and a Glock 20 10mm handgun (best semi-auto ATC handgun I ever carried) up for sale on the EE with plans on purchasing one of these Modern Hunter beauties when they sold but then the EE intervened.

Turns out I liked the 6.8SPC cartridge so much that when I saw a super super rare barely used Rem 700 Light Tactical in 6.8SPC for sale on the EE I had to contact the seller I was able to resist for 2 - 3 more weeks but when no one had snapped it up I had to make an offer that was accepted, I had also been watching a stainless T/C Encore 45-70 barrel found one on the EE as well just need to get it shortened from 24" to 18.6" now = damn EE has made me cash poor again...

 

[Throttle_monkey1]

Great write up! I was going to buy one in 260 (and punch it out to 6.5-284, drool), but let the political uncertainty of the future of black rifles cloud my judgement. I may have to re-think that.

 

[W/R]

Great write up! I was going to buy one in 260 (and punch it out to 6.5-284, drool), but let the political uncertainty of the future of black rifles cloud my judgement. I may have to re-think that.

For anybody on the fence for the MH - just do it.

I got mine Monday and haven't stopped staring at it since, it's so beautiful it could pass as a piece of modern art. Health reasons preclude me from going to the range in the foreseeable future but even if I never get the chance to shoot it, just looking at it fills my heart with joy.

The fact that it is Canadian made (one of the major factors in my decision to purchase it) is just icing on the cake.

 

[6MT]

For anybody on the fence for the MH - just do it.

I got mine Monday and haven't stopped staring at it since, it's so beautiful it could pass as a piece of modern art. Health reasons preclude me from going to the range in the foreseeable future but even if I never get the chance to shoot it, just looking at it fills my heart with joy.

The fact that it is Canadian made (one of the major factors in my decision to purchase it) is just icing on the cake.

I believe you'll be happier if you shoot it too. ;-))

 

[Ardent]

I should also clarify the upper, and lower receivers are Canadian made, the rest is modular just as with most modern designs. So barrels, trigger groups (this one sported a Timney trigger), bolt carrier assembly are US made off the shelf components- therefore Canadian assembled. Stock of course is the ubiquitous AR buffer tube pattern, it can and does ship with with any option imaginable. Some criticism has come the Modern Hunter's way for using US handguards, stocks, barrels, bolt carriers, and trigger groups and I see this as extremely unfair. Why would a small Canadian manufacturer try and compete on the sub components with Magpul, Timney, etc? Rick recognized what his shop does best and uses top shelf components from the greater industry in the sub components aspect. Smart business is all I see it as.