xcr falling apart
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It was Armshack wasnt it.
The trigger does slap a bit. And for the bolts, you must be talking about the ejector's: they might get loose; mine did, but with loctite no more trouble. I have noticed that my gas block had slipped a bit forward, unscrewed it, cleaned the area and screwed it back in its slot (no loctite there). I just keep an eye on the ejector screws to make sure.
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More issues with the xcr? It seems this rifle is not ready to be sold.
I have been surfing the xcr forum and there are many problems with this thing.
I have been surfing the xcr forum and there are many problems with this thing.
I'm not sure this is possible.
I don't mean to bring you into disrepute, but I question the possibility of this statement. The bolt locks into the barrel extension when the gun is ready to fire. If the barrel came out, why are you not dead from the explosion? Moreover, how did this happen twice? Maybe I am misunderstanding what you said. I would appreciate some clarification.
As for my XCR, it was a super reliable shooter so far with about 400 rounds through it. No fail to fire, feed or extract. No jams. I did have two bullets with pierced primers, so Terra at Robarms said the firing pin hole in the bolt face needed to be chamfered a bit so it wouldn't cut holes in primers when the pressures maxed out. I did it myself in 20 seconds with a Dremel.
As for bolt dying...no way. My extractor is locked in tight when I got it used off of 223Medic. Maybe he did it, but it is good. I do love the rifle. Well built, very simple (my first black gun and field stripping and beyond is so super simple. I found the gun to be very intuitive maintenance wise.) My gas block is flawless. The trigger is heavy and creepy, but will supposedly smooth out significantly as it wears in. However, for those who complain about the trigger, need to remember that he SCAR program wasn't for a benchrest shooter. It was for a combat rifle. Even AR fans always replace the trigger anyways so why is the XCR not allowed a little lattitude. The rifle is damn accurate. Unrestricted is nice for those who aren't near any ranges.
For the money, I would buy another in a heart beat. I'll be getting another one when the .308's come out. The ergonomics are flawless. The design is simple. The construction is robust. Fab QC like with any new production is not 100%, but look at all the complaints coming out of established manufacturers who have been making the same models of rifles for decades. Those who judge the XCR harshly are using a different standard than they do for other rifles.
As for Robinson Armaments, customer service answered all my e-mail's same day with fast friendly and helpful advice. The XCR forums are full of fans as well. Could there be lemons out there? Of course. Just like any other rifle.
I think the critics of the XCR but on a different set of glasses when they judge, because the writing sounds biased to me. I for one am most pleased with the rilfe. In case anyone was wondering it was serial number 12XX. So you would expect a certain settling down period in the fab shop. Mine turned out a winner.
I don't mean to bring you into disrepute, but I question the possibility of this statement. The bolt locks into the barrel extension when the gun is ready to fire. If the barrel came out, why are you not dead from the explosion? Moreover, how did this happen twice? Maybe I am misunderstanding what you said. I would appreciate some clarification.
As for my XCR, it was a super reliable shooter so far with about 400 rounds through it. No fail to fire, feed or extract. No jams. I did have two bullets with pierced primers, so Terra at Robarms said the firing pin hole in the bolt face needed to be chamfered a bit so it wouldn't cut holes in primers when the pressures maxed out. I did it myself in 20 seconds with a Dremel.
As for bolt dying...no way. My extractor is locked in tight when I got it used off of 223Medic. Maybe he did it, but it is good. I do love the rifle. Well built, very simple (my first black gun and field stripping and beyond is so super simple. I found the gun to be very intuitive maintenance wise.) My gas block is flawless. The trigger is heavy and creepy, but will supposedly smooth out significantly as it wears in. However, for those who complain about the trigger, need to remember that he SCAR program wasn't for a benchrest shooter. It was for a combat rifle. Even AR fans always replace the trigger anyways so why is the XCR not allowed a little lattitude. The rifle is damn accurate. Unrestricted is nice for those who aren't near any ranges.
For the money, I would buy another in a heart beat. I'll be getting another one when the .308's come out. The ergonomics are flawless. The design is simple. The construction is robust. Fab QC like with any new production is not 100%, but look at all the complaints coming out of established manufacturers who have been making the same models of rifles for decades. Those who judge the XCR harshly are using a different standard than they do for other rifles.
As for Robinson Armaments, customer service answered all my e-mail's same day with fast friendly and helpful advice. The XCR forums are full of fans as well. Could there be lemons out there? Of course. Just like any other rifle.
I think the critics of the XCR but on a different set of glasses when they judge, because the writing sounds biased to me. I for one am most pleased with the rilfe. In case anyone was wondering it was serial number 12XX. So you would expect a certain settling down period in the fab shop. Mine turned out a winner.
It was very common for the barrels on the M96 to go flying down range if they were not seated properly. It is a known fact. The bolt is forcibly unlocked. Remember, the bolt doesn't have to move if the barrel can.
It is biased. I just paid $2400 for this rifle, that was supposed to be a contender for the SCAR program, it better be built like a $2400 special forces rifle! Do you think Johhny Commando wants to take apart and Loctite his rifle before he goes killing terrorists? There is a reason they failed the competition with flying colors.
The AR180B, for example, is sold for $1000 and is marketed is a civilian sporting rifle, so it gets more leeway. Even then, it's still built better, in my opinion. You slap a metal lower on it and you have an amazing rifle design.
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The barrels only eject if you have the selector on the "EB" position. It is a feature to replace the manual "throw the gun at the bad guy when you're out of ammo" procedure. I wish they'd have included the feature on the XCR, especially considering the price.
It's my job. I get paid to sit on here all day and piss people off.Armdsask, do you do anything else besides ##### and complain? Who the hell has as much time on their hands to make post after post of negative comments all day long, every day.
I only complain when it is warranted. I too was all for the XCR, that's why I bought one. I was unimpressed after I had a chance to strip it down and inspect the internal workings.
Are you serious? Glad I sold mine two weeks after buying it.
See what I mean?
As for the barrel comming out of the M96, excuse me but I thought this was an XCR thread. So seeing that the XCR bolt does indeed lock into the barrel extension, I would like to officially declare that comment useless.
As for the XCR getting rejected from the SCAR program, we all know it was from a late delivery of blank firing adapters. The gun was never evaluated, it was disqualified due to a technicality. Saying that is failed with flying colours is further proof that you're not helping anyone here with your opinions.
As for the gun being $2400, you got robbed. They go for roughly $1650 int he US, but our dealers need to make a markup and the exchange rate is all over the place. I bought mine for 2k with case and a spare mag after 100 rounds. A fair deal to me.
As for your comments (not just yours) being biased "so it gets more leeway" pretty much sums it up. I can understand that you are angry with the product because it did not meet your expectations, but you're not being helpful here for folks taht want to know the good and the bad. Telling someone that a $1000 AR180B is better ONCE YOU SLAP A METAL LOWER ON IT is simply a dis-service to readers because you are now talking about a custom modified machine vs. stock. Even then I doubt the veracity of your opinion because the only plastic on the XCR is the pistol grip and the rest of forged steel and milled aluminium. The rest of the AR180B is stamped steel. There is no question which is better. Not to mention the full length 1913 rail on top with the smaller ones on the 3,6, and 9 positions. Add that to the cost of your AR 180B. Now try and change calibers as specified by the SCAR program and the $1000 AR180-B can't even stay in the game. The stock triggers on AR180B are creepy as well. I do not see the AR180B in such a great light. It is less expensive, but you get what you pay for.
No rifle is perfect, but you are being very negative without providing any facts. I can respect the fact that you didn't get what you wanted and are very angry about it, but you need to be more specific. people are reading these threads looking for honest advice not hyperbole. Are you really that upset because an early production model had a technician forget to tighten two screws on an extractor?
As for the barrel comming out of the M96, excuse me but I thought this was an XCR thread. So seeing that the XCR bolt does indeed lock into the barrel extension, I would like to officially declare that comment useless.
As for the XCR getting rejected from the SCAR program, we all know it was from a late delivery of blank firing adapters. The gun was never evaluated, it was disqualified due to a technicality. Saying that is failed with flying colours is further proof that you're not helping anyone here with your opinions.
As for the gun being $2400, you got robbed. They go for roughly $1650 int he US, but our dealers need to make a markup and the exchange rate is all over the place. I bought mine for 2k with case and a spare mag after 100 rounds. A fair deal to me.
As for your comments (not just yours) being biased "so it gets more leeway" pretty much sums it up. I can understand that you are angry with the product because it did not meet your expectations, but you're not being helpful here for folks taht want to know the good and the bad. Telling someone that a $1000 AR180B is better ONCE YOU SLAP A METAL LOWER ON IT is simply a dis-service to readers because you are now talking about a custom modified machine vs. stock. Even then I doubt the veracity of your opinion because the only plastic on the XCR is the pistol grip and the rest of forged steel and milled aluminium. The rest of the AR180B is stamped steel. There is no question which is better. Not to mention the full length 1913 rail on top with the smaller ones on the 3,6, and 9 positions. Add that to the cost of your AR 180B. Now try and change calibers as specified by the SCAR program and the $1000 AR180-B can't even stay in the game. The stock triggers on AR180B are creepy as well. I do not see the AR180B in such a great light. It is less expensive, but you get what you pay for.
No rifle is perfect, but you are being very negative without providing any facts. I can respect the fact that you didn't get what you wanted and are very angry about it, but you need to be more specific. people are reading these threads looking for honest advice not hyperbole. Are you really that upset because an early production model had a technician forget to tighten two screws on an extractor?
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Are you serious? Glad I sold mine two weeks after buying it.
Yes because the dollar is worth alot more than it was last year in feb when you bought yours.
