Crusader arms backland

[Deathrawt]

I don’t think they have a gunsmith, last time I was there there shop was literally run out of an oversized broom closet lol

 

[GunsNotPuns]

Has anyone tried working on the trigger to see if it can be lightened up from its stock 7 lbs-ish pull?

 

[Yuu]

Best I can tell, this isn't actually an official Crusader Arms product. It's an in store modification done by Liangjian. Everything fitted in store by, I presume, their gunsmith.

Debunk, another vendor has it for pre sale.

 

[Numbers75]

Debunk, another vendor has it for pre sale.

Interesting. The original post on Liangjian said it was a custom order so that's why I thought it was them installing stocks and doing some refinement in store. But if it's showing up elsewhere then maybe it actually is an official Crusader product they just haven't announced anywhere.

 

[Yuu]

Interesting. The original post on Liangjian said it was a custom order so that's why I thought it was them installing stocks and doing some refinement in store. But if it's showing up elsewhere then maybe it actually is an official Crusader product they just haven't announced anywhere.

CA does not seem like to announce it until vendors display their new products.

 

[Morc]

RDSC does have a full gunsmith shop and often offers stuff they've built so seeing a Backland Elite doesn't mean it's factory.

But it could be.

 

[1ABNDT]

Freshly back from Crusader Arms after some warranty work, the Redneck Preppy has the Backland Hunter back in his possession for testing and review. Will the rifle actually cycle properly? Will it actually feed all rounds from a magazine at any point? Will the Redneck Preppy have to find out if a rifle can be thrown like a javelin? All those questions and more will be answered today.

0:13 Introduction
2:35 A Preliminary Test
6:58 At the Range
11:01 Pros & Cons
18:06 Final Thoughts

 

[GunsNotPuns]

I'm beginning to wonder if there's been an outright positive review of this rifle.

 

[Sniffer]

Has anyone tried working on the trigger to see if it can be lightened up from its stock 7 lbs-ish pull?

7lbs?! Thats gross.

I honestly couldn't have a rifle like this with a 7lb trigger.

 

[1ABNDT]

 

[Bigcrigger]

I'm beginning to wonder if there's been an outright positive review of this rifle.

Not one that I could find.

 

[Maple Leaf Pilgrim]

RDSC does have a full gunsmith shop and often offers stuff they've built so seeing a Backland Elite doesn't mean it's factory.

But it could be.

The last time I was at RDSC, the guys there did some bang up work for me. They're a wise choice.

 

[morp]

That stock angle looks very uncomfortable for an AR style flat top receiver. That the best they can come up with?

 

[1ABNDT]

That stock angle looks very uncomfortable for an AR style flat top receiver. That the best they can come up with?

You can always go with the adjustable pistol grip stock w cheek riser if you prefer

 

[Deathrawt]

I put that stock on mine and it’s fine, no issues with it

 

[morp]

I put that stock on mine and it’s fine, no issues with it

What kind of sight do you use? Cheek weld?

If you look at a regular A2 fixed stock you will see the difference in geometry. There is a reason that the comb remains relatively straight.

Unless you have a face like a giraffe, either the sight picture or cheek weld has to give when you have a drop comb shotgun stock with an AR style flat top receiver. There is a reason no other MSR uses this kind of stock.

The cheek weld using irons or co-witness sights must be more of a chin teeter at best. Not conducive to being comfortable, sturdy or repeatable.

 

[Innavedaw]

Just use a traditional low mounted scope…



Clearly people were able to figure out how to comfortably and accurately shoot rifles before the A2 stock was introduced…

 

[Deathrawt]

I have a vortex crossfire red dot on it
Yeah my face is definitely not squished down on the stock but I find it comfortable to shoot
The normal stock that comes with it is no different

 

[1ABNDT]

I put that stock on mine and it’s fine, no issues with it

It looks like the identical angle of the traditional stock.

 

[morp]

Just use a traditional low mounted scope…

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Clearly people were able to figure out how to comfortably and accurately shoot rifles before the A2 stock was introduced…

I take the point - low mounts, maybe a peep sight or a traditional buckhorn - I would just assume that a lot of people would want to use their Buis or whatever other AR optic/mount on this rifle considering its aesthetic.

Trying to see through an Eotech for example would be like the guy in this picture - looking through the scope with his forehead