MR1 or SL8???
- Thread starter DaveC
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youthshooter
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Food for thoughts for anybody thinking to get a NR semi... JP.[/IMG]
K, the MR1 has more of my respect now
lol
MR-1 is a great rifle and quite accurate. The only issues I had (and they were pretty minor ones) was vertical stringing when the barrel got hot (say after a few 10 shot groups) and the field striping/takedown of the rifle is a bit of a pain (but honestly it really doen't need to be cleaned much with that gas system).
I don't own either one, but I have had a chance to shoot both. YMMV, but I found the SL8 to be one of the most uncomfortable guns I have ever held or fired. The MR1 was very nice and fit me perfectly (collapsing stock version). Accuracy seemed good with both but if I were to buy one it would be the Benelli. 10-roung mags without spending extra money on an adapter is a bonus.
So you think the MR-1 is a 3 inchs groups rifle, just take a look with WWB 45 gr @ 3600 fps fps... JP.[/IMG]
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So, actually 25 yard groups right?
I'm still not convinced. But good for you if you have one that shoots like this. I'm sure the results are not typical.
Its not my opinion, its how I've seen these guns perform. From what I've experienced the MR1 is a 3" gun. I've built consistant shooting 1/4" MOA AR's (more then one). I have NOT been able to find a NR semi that can match that. I'm waiting for someone (NEA) to step up and build one.
My friend can make a mini-14 shoot consistant MOA groups. I've seen it, and shot them. For the price of a XCR you could get a mini accurized and still have money left over for a case of ammo.
I know that I'm reviving an old thread here but, here goes. Love what you are saying about this rifle, Caramel. I am seriously looking into buying one over a Mini 14 ( 20 in. Barrel and AR mags... Better than a mini). I'd love to see how you've got it set up if you live in the Montreal area. I really want to believe in your numbers but the second picture makes me wonder. That target that you show on the blue trunk.... It has 200 meters and "100 verges" written on it. 100 verges is french for 100 yards.... Which is shorter than 100 meters... And much shorter than 200 meters.
Steve Janes
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary/Ontario
Personally, I find the MR1 to be the fugliest rifle one could possibly buy, but it has been proven accurate on more than one occasion (Reliability under serious use is another matter all together). The Mini-14 on the other hand, while robust and reliable, has a 30 year old Minute of Broad side of barn reputation.
Also, I have always been skeptical of Caramels MR1 groups and I am not afraid to say it publicly, again though, this is my opinion, and it's besides the point, as the MR1 has been proven accurate many times.
Really, it's the best choice in this regard.
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Well, I'm still fooling around trying to get the right set-up for my scope but I can say that the MR-1 is a great gun to shoot. It's well built, simple to use, and has no trouble with any ammo I have tried up to now. With the iron sights it's no problem blasting clay pigeons (set up in front of the back-stop of course) at 50 yards. You try it and you see that it's a quality gun. I'm keeping mine.
Denis
Denis
The MR-1 with a good rolled one is a MOA rifle, look a those target with 77 gr Scenar, that's no 3 inch @ best... JP.[/URL][/IMG]
Hey there Caramel, what type of ,308 rifle (XCR~M?) were you using on the lower three targets at 200meters (excellent grouping btw) and if I see you shooting at another Ferrari Logo again there will be trouble LOL
Thanks, I thought those groups were to tight for a XCR~M, but I did not want to start any trouble just in case you are a magician of a shooter and actually pulled those groups off some how,,,
Thanks for all your input, it is helpful to really get a good understanding of the rifles covered,,,
But be sure of something the XCR-M is a MOA rifle, i will put some target pretty soon with some roll ones with 155 gr Scenars, BL-C2 or R-15, BR-2, medium velocity load since the Lapua is so long i had to limit the charge to 42 gr of R-15, they should zip at 2600fps+ over the Oehler, they do fine on setting #3... JP.
Forest1488
CGN Regular
- Location
- South of Toronto
I am no expert on any of the above mentioned rifles but I do read many posts on CGN and you learn after awhile who has a certain level of credibility when you go with their suggestions in the field. I hold both Caramels and Steve Janes opinions in high regard when it comes to threads like this. By the way PHD, calling the MR1 a 3" gun at best is not really an accurate comment but appears more like an opinion based on the dislike you may have for this rifle in the first place.
The MR1 will be my next purchase as my first non-restricted black followed by the Swiss Arms when the SGBA (secret guy bank account) is filled up again.
The MR1 will be my next purchase as my first non-restricted black followed by the Swiss Arms when the SGBA (secret guy bank account) is filled up again.
