SouthWest Guy
CGN Regular
- Location
- Leduc County ,AB
Actually we're discussing every point raised here. The wonderful thing about dealing directly with the manufacturer on a new project is that issues can be discussed and if/where appropriate, sorted.
Especially if it has to do with usability, functionality and endurance.
However, we also want a rifle that looks as good as it feels.
The standard features we think are important:
Weight under 7.5 lbs
Standard AR style barrel interface for ease of customization and replacement down the road
Non proprietary trigger group
Rifle length gas system with the gas system designed for long life
Beavertail grip use
Picatinny rear interface to allow maximum use of aftermarket adapters / stocks from many manufacturers... growing daily.
Usable flared magwell
Ability to use many different manufacturers mags
Ambi-controls
and...
a non-reciprocating cocking handle... this was a must for this project.
There are a lot of things that were also added, but they were not KEY features.
Regardless, I think the package we've come up with ticks almost all of the boxes for those looking for a rifle at this price point.
JR
How about roll out two barrel options: pencil/sporter contour in 1:8 twist, and Heavy varmint in 1: 7 ?
I think pencil will out sold heavy, but still lot of people need to have heavy barrel.
And please do not flute the barrel. Fluting with small ball head endmill takes to much time and efforts(cost); creating more QC issues(cost); and introducing more stress into metal (accuracy)