Stag 10 build and range review

Bombsquad68 said:
Here's my finished build, went as light and short as I could without getting nuts. Still working on the best factory load, but it shoots super soft with the titanium BCG, adjustable GB and that single port brake... you'd almost think it's a 5.56.

Weight - 7 lb 3 oz

Fulton/Criterion 18.5" Lightweight 1:10 Barrel
Armalite Length Gas
SLR Single Port Brake
SLR 0.75 Adjustable GB
SLR 13.5" Helix 308 Handguard
Fulton NIB-X Bolt
Brownells Titanium 308 BCG
POF Roller Cam Pin
CMC 2 Stage Flat Face Trigger
Magpul MOE+ Grip
Radian Ambi Mag Release
JP SCS Buffer w/ Light Spring
PWS Mod 2 Buffer Tube
MFT Minimalist

Optic -
Vortex Razor HD Light Hunter 1.5-8X (13 oz)
Aeroprecision Mount

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Very nice! How do you like the Vortex 1.5-8x?
 
wildphil24 said:
Nice build!
I assume 7lbs 3oz without the mag, mount and scope, right?
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Thanks, that's correct !

griffin86 said:
Very nice! How do you like the Vortex 1.5-8x?
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The scope is really nice. Excellent glass and Razor HD build quality, I also really like the modified German no 4 reticle . All it's missing is illumination but I don't find myself using illumination with my precision optics much.
 
Brother in law and I both bought a stag10, finally got them out to shoot them today! Was a load of fun, but it was not without any hiccups.

The good!
Accuracy wise, these guns are very accurate right out of the box! With federal 175 Sierra match kings, I was getting 1 moa 5 shot group and had a .75 moa 3 shot group at one hundred yards. With hirtenberger surplus 147 gr ammo, I was getting 1.5 - 2.5 moa, if I really took my time and did my part. So not too bad for surplus ammo. Once the gun started breaking in things became smoother. I do believe that this rifle does need a break in period before things smooth out, not for the barrel, but for the rest of the gun and the action. The v6g gamma brake works very well (my bro in law has it on his) and I opted to put a AAC Blackout on mine and it was very soft shooting, even with more stout loaded rounds. The action is very smooth and handled max loads I had made up for initial development easily with no over pressure signs found. The rifle will feel heavy when picking it up, but I find it balanced really well when shouldered. Unfound the barrel didn't really heat up quickly even when not allowing long periods of time to cool. Very nice to have a heavier barrel!

The bad!
Lock tight and check all bolts on this rifle. Both rifles began to have malfunctions starting shortly after shooting. They began with fail to lock back on empty, then moved to short stroking and not picking up a round at random, to stove pipes and finally moved to straight pull action. This happened to both rifles around the same time. Culprit was the Allen screws used to secure the gas block had come loose. One rifle had the gas block being loose and the other had walked forward about 10 thou or so. Just enough that you can't tell by looking at it. The gas blocks were resecured and lock tightened down. Went back to 100 percent function right away.

Use good ammo with these, even good surplus. These rifles are picky with ammo (to be expected with these types of rifles). Things will smooth out inside the rifle, but until then they feel a little rough. They do have tight tolerances so I don't see this as a bad thing. I did have multiple stove pipes, but I am going to put that towards some of my handloads being ####ty, I have never loaded for 308 before so I'm still learning. I had no malfunctions when using the surplus hirtenberger ammo or any factory ammo.

I would show some pictures but my photobuck won't open up so I can't upload any pictures. Aside from the gas block coming loose there really wasnt much gripe with this rifle. I am very happy with how it performed (once the gas block issue was figured out). It is a higher precision rifle and should not be treated like a tavor or a regular rack grade ar15. I cannot wait to continue load development for this rifle and see how hard I can push this rifle
 
griffin86 said:
It's a McGowen barrel ordered from Mystic Precision. From the day I ordered to the day it got here was 2 months and 3 weeks. McGowen just reduced their lead time from 10 weeks to 8 weeks. Total cost was $1462.65 for two barrels.
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700+ really took the mcgowan off the table for me and a Jury barrel will come in about a 100 cheaper than the mcgowan so i decided on the Jury and as a bonus i get to support a canadian barrel maker.
be interesting to hear how she shoots though :)
I'll post up when my .338 fed barrel arrives and I get some range time with it.
 
Where is everyone sourcing there replacement barrels from? I think I want to put mine on a diet as the factory 22" 6.5CM tube is like slugging around a tractor axle.
 
Got some bad news this week. BSF recalled my barrel. I didn’t even have time to shoot it. :(

On one hand, I’m disappointed since I waited 6 weeks to get it. On the other, I’m happy a company is looking out for their customers. The BSF barrel looks a lot nice than my Proof Research barrel.

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TeeJay said:
Damn,
That's where I bought mine from.
I haven't been contacted about a recall, though.
So, what do you have to do?
Send it back and wait for replacement?
Do they mention what the issue is?
I will contact RDSC.
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It might have been just the 308 barrels.
I’m sending it back and getting a replacement.
 
Well I got my Stag 10 built and out to the range Friday.

Only shot some cheap Remington core lokt 140gr 6.5 creedmoor and some match 140gr Barnes OTM.

Had absolutely 0 FTF or FTE, unlike my BCL 102

Groups were decent, around MOA off a bipod. I know the rifle will do better with ammo it likes or handloads.

My build list is

Upper/Lower Receiver Stag Arms 10
Stock Magpul CTR
Buffer Tube VSeven Weapons Carbine Length
Buffer Spring JP Enterprises SCSS
Castle Nut + Endplate VSeven Weapons Lightweight Combo
Scope Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15x42
Optic Mount. Aero Precision Cantilever
Bolt Carrier Group VSeven Weapons Titanium
Trigger Triggertech Curved, Adjustable
Barrel McGowen 19", 416 Stainless, MHBAR, Fluted, 6.5 Creedmoor
Handguard VSeven Weapons Hyperlight Magnesium 15"
Barrel Nut VSeven Weapons Titanium
Muzzle Device VSeven Weapons Titanium
Gas Block SLR Rifleworks 0.75" Clamp-on, Adjustable
Gas Tube BAD Rifle Length
Charging Handle Radian Weapons AR10 Raptor
Bolt Catch Phase 5
Sling Ferro Concepts Slingster, Coyote Brown

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So I measured the BSF barrel to see how thick it was between the fluting and rifling. I calculated it to be 0.062”, probably less than that actually since my caliper depth doesn’t sit on the bottom of the fluting perfectly. Not much holding back 62k PSI.
 
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