MAPLE RIDGE ARMOURY - Setting The Record Straight

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Tired of seeing the same questions? So are we. Help us fix that.​


We get a lot of great questions from current (& future) Renegade and Maverick owners — and from folks still on the fence or just curious about MRA. So we're putting together a comprehensive FAQ page, and we want your help building it.


🎯Have a question you’ve asked before?
🎯Something you wish you knew before buying?
🎯Or just wondering what makes MRA different?


Drop your questions in the comments below — whether they’re technical, general, or just something you’ve always wondered.

IMPORTANT: If someone else already asked your question, just “like” or "react" to their comment to add your vote — that way we don’t get 97 versions of the same question before we’ve had our first coffee.

Thanks in advance — this will be a great resource for new shooters, longtime fans, and anyone just looking to learn more about what we do!

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Which barrel length is right for me?

I'm relatively new to shooting in general. I picked up a 12.5" Renegade recently and struggled between whether I should go with the 12.5" barrel length or 16" barrel length. It might be obvious for more experienced shooters which length is better, but it wasn't for me.
 
Cloverdale said:
Does the renegade like or NOT like certain ammo?

Mine doesn’t seem to like PMC X-TAC so far. Too bad I have a case of it…..
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The MRA Renegade and Maverick work extremely well with PMC ammunition. In fact, all MRA rifles are test fired at the factory with PMC ammo. With that said, the Renegade and Maverick do require a break in period of 10-20 rounds to get the action running smoothly. The first few rounds through each rifle may have a difficult extraction but once the rifle is broken in everything is smooth.

We have experienced very hard extraction with Hornady ammo and military surplus. We think the Hornady brass may not have as much spring back as other brands. In this way, the spent brass case seems to stick to the chamber walls after firing making for a hard extraction. Also, the Renegade and Maverick will not cycle steel cased or laquered case ammo.

If you are experiencing issues with ammo after the break-in period, shoot us an email and we can help work through the issue. Of course all MRA products come with our transferable lifetime warranty all handled directly by us here in Canada.
 
Morgan20 said:
Can you change the design to allow for disassembly and removal of the bolt without the castle nut and buffer tube?
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We dont see a need for this change as it would increase the cost of produciton and thus increase the market price. We wanted to keep the rifle as affordable as possible to make it as accessable as possible. Personally, I have found the rifle performs flawlessly requiring only a mop with a bore snake after each session and a detail strip, clean, and lube every 1,000 rounds. Unlike a gas gun, there is no gas entering the action for the Renegade or Maverick so both rifles run very clean.
 
Weaving Warships said:
Which barrel length is right for me?

I'm relatively new to shooting in general. I picked up a 12.5" Renegade recently and struggled between whether I should go with the 12.5" barrel length or 16" barrel length. It might be obvious for more experienced shooters which length is better, but it wasn't for me.
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This answer can vary widely, depending on who you ask. So here is my take:

12.5" - The compact option. Great for those carrying through the bush, using the rifle in tighter environments, or just a "fun gun" to bring to the range with friends. It’s lightweight and easy to sling - but not the first choice for shooters who really want to push for distance shots.
16" - Definitely the most popular choice overall - offering the best balance between weight, maneuverability, and ballistic performance. This would be a "do-it-all" and "multi-purpose" option. This seems to be the option for some of the competition guys shooting in multi-gun disciplines.
19" - If your goal is to push the limits and get maximum velocity and reach, this is the barrel for you. Heavier, but worth it if you're focused on precision and range.
 
Victory Ridge Sportsman said:
The MRA Renegade and Maverick work extremely well with PMC ammunition. In fact, all MRA rifles are test fired at the factory with PMC ammo. With that said, the Renegade and Maverick do require a break in period of 10-20 rounds to get the action running smoothly. The first few rounds through each rifle may have a difficult extraction but once the rifle is broken in everything is smooth.

We have experienced very hard extraction with Hornady ammo and military surplus. We think the Hornady brass may not have as much spring back as other brands. In this way, the spent brass case seems to stick to the chamber walls after firing making for a hard extraction. Also, the Renegade and Maverick will not cycle steel cased or laquered case ammo.

If you are experiencing issues with ammo after the break-in period, shoot us an email and we can help work through the issue. Of course all MRA products come with our transferable lifetime warranty all handled directly by us here in Canada.
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Ok ill keep breaking it in. So far I'm only at 40 rounds. PMC groups well but 1 in 5 rounds I have to pull back the charging handle VERY hard to extract the case after firing.
 
Victory Ridge Sportsman said:
We dont see a need for this change as it would increase the cost of produciton and thus increase the market price. We wanted to keep the rifle as affordable as possible to make it as accessable as possible. Personally, I have found the rifle performs flawlessly requiring only a mop with a bore snake after each session and a detail strip, clean, and lube every 1,000 rounds. Unlike a gas gun, there is no gas entering the action for the Renegade or Maverick so both rifles run very clean.
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I've heard claims that bore snakes are evil because pulling them through at any angle will cause wear to the muzzle crown and harm accuracy. Not certain whether to believe that, but it does occur to me that with a muzzle brake as most Renegades are probably already wearing, that will keep the snake straight that little extra distance and protect the crown and any wear on the front of the brake should be less critical.
 
Another data point on PMC ammo. I just came back from the range after shooting my Renegade for the first time. I used PMC X-Tac 5.56 NATO 55 grain FMJ-BT. I did not have any issues with the ammo although the pmag that came with the Renegade wouldn't seat properly unless I diligently smacked it into place. It still wouldn't click in that case, but would successfully feed ammo into the receiver. Without ammo, it easily clicks into place. So it probably just needs to be broken in. I have 2 other brand new Magpul Gen M3 pmags that worked flawlessly though.
 
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