A Different Flavour: ATRS Modern Hunter Write Up

Nice write up on the ATRS rifle. What I appreciate is that you provide the argument that a hunter needs the same attributes in his rifle that the soldier does: robustness, reliability, intuitive controls, quick handling, ease of ammunition management, the ability to fire followup shots without breaking the firing grip, all with a degree of accuracy that can be exploited by the most talented marksmen, and the versatility provided by a compact, modular system. Rate of fire is a nonissue. I'll probably stick to a bolt gun, since I'm slightly obsessive concerning the treatment of my brass, but the advantages of this system cannot be ignored. The price is reasonable, when compared to high end ARs and custom bolt guns, and I'm sure Rick will be rewarded for his efforts once the word gets out.
 
While I enjoyed reading about the MH, this wasn't really a review of the firearm. But more of an essay about the importance of the MH to the Canadian gun scene.
 
6MT said:
While I enjoyed reading about the MH, this wasn't really a review of the firearm. But more of an essay about the importance of the MH to the Canadian gun scene.
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Indeed and fair observation, hence why you won't find the word review in the description, and the link to a conventional review is included. As mentioned in this thread and the write up, technical features reviews, or statistically significant range testing, are neither my interest nor specialty. I hunt, and field use firearms... sadly due to the client falling ill on his mountain goat hunt immediately after arrival none of this was possible for the Modern Hunter, and the quick range sight in before the float plane became the basis of the musings, which it was never intended to be. In that time however and the sixty rounds enjoyed in the half hour sight in and play on the range, I determined I liked the gun very much indeed and it's an excellent piece of equipment.
 
Boomer said:
Nice write up on the ATRS rifle. What I appreciate is that you provide the argument that a hunter needs the same attributes in his rifle that the soldier does: robustness, reliability, intuitive controls, quick handling, ease of ammunition management, the ability to fire followup shots without breaking the firing grip, all with a degree of accuracy that can be exploited by the most talented marksmen, and the versatility provided by a compact, modular system. Rate of fire is a nonissue. I'll probably stick to a bolt gun, since I'm slightly obsessive concerning the treatment of my brass, but the advantages of this system cannot be ignored. The price is reasonable, when compared to high end ARs and custom bolt guns, and I'm sure Rick will be rewarded for his efforts once the word gets out.
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It's like a new truck versus a classic. I have an original FJ40 Landcruiser I drive, and a new half ton. I like the Landcruiser more and it will do anything the half ton will... except the wife and kids enjoy the new truck more, just as they'd have an easier time shooting and using this Modern Hunter (zero recoil being a semi of moderate weight, huge LOP adjustment range with the click of a button). I liked how small it becomes with the butt collapsed, and the controls. This rifle kicked like a light .223 bolt action, thanks to the buffer system, you can sight hits through the scope at low magnification. Recoil levels would be tame even to those in the single digits age wise, no brake required. Accuracy matches any of my off the shelf bolt actions, accessories are endless... have a hard time talking it down even if I too am sticking with bolts and doubles.
 
6MT said:
While I enjoyed reading about the MH, this wasn't really a review of the firearm. But more of an essay about the importance of the MH to the Canadian gun scene.
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I got that too but appreciated it just the same.
I'm hoping all the guys that are buying these rifles start posting pics with the game they are out harvesting.
Would be a crying shame to have bought a Modern Hunter for shooting targets only LOL
 
Hey Boomer, you could always throw a brass catcher on the semi.-auto. Modern Hunter rifle, just say'in.;)

Boomer said:
Nice write up on the ATRS rifle. What I appreciate is that you provide the argument that a hunter needs the same attributes in his rifle that the soldier does: robustness, reliability, intuitive controls, quick handling, ease of ammunition management, the ability to fire followup shots without breaking the firing grip, all with a degree of accuracy that can be exploited by the most talented marksmen, and the versatility provided by a compact, modular system. Rate of fire is a nonissue. I'll probably stick to a bolt gun, since I'm slightly obsessive concerning the treatment of my brass, but the advantages of this system cannot be ignored. The price is reasonable, when compared to high end ARs and custom bolt guns, and I'm sure Rick will be rewarded for his efforts once the word gets out.
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Well done Ardent your fine write up of the ATRS Modern Hunter rifle is appreciated. In fact we need more examples of written work like yours to let all know that semi.-auto. rifle's can work just as well and even be more agreeable for hunting then the standard bolt action rifle.

Cheers D
 
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I wouldn't say even more agreeable, but they certainly aren't at any disadvantage except weight, chambering limitations, mechanism complexity, cost, and bullet choice limitations. Wait, does that sound like criticism now after rosy reflections in the write up? It's not, just a realistic take. I also head afield with double rifles that have extremely limited range, only shoot one load to point of aim, are very heavy, don't take optics too easily, and are expensive. I still enjoy both doubles and semis and if pure logic dictated all hunting rifles I hate to admit we'd likely live in a world dominated by $400 entry level .270 Winchesters.
 
Ardent said:
I wouldn't say even more agreeable, but they certainly aren't at any disadvantage except weight, chambering limitations, mechanism complexity, cost, and bullet choice limitations. Wait, does that sound like criticism now after rosy reflections in the write up? It's not, just a realistic take. I also head afield with double rifles that have extremely limited range, only shoot one load to point of aim, are very heavy, don't take optics too easily, and are expensive. I still enjoy both doubles and semis and if pure logic dictated all hunting rifles I hate to admit we'd likely live in a world dominated by $400 entry level .270 Winchesters.
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I hear what your saying Ardent and I know you're speaking from a great amount of knowledge and experience hunting and living in the bush.
I'm coming at it from the simple perspective of letting all know (not just CGN shooters) that properly set-up semi.-auto. rifles of the right calibre can be used as an effective, safe and humane hunting rifle too.

Also if our government would allow the AR family of firearms to become Non-restricted and removed the 18.5" barrel restrictions for center-fire semi.-auto. rifles there by making them eligible for hunting, even weight may become a non-issue when compared to bolt actions of the same barrel length in some instances.

Bolt actions while an excellent and obvious choice for hunting or any bush work, are simple not the only choice as some would argue.

Semi.-auto. center-fire rifles are reliable and accurate when set-up correctly and one advantage they CAN have over a bolt action is a quicker follow up shot for a more humane kill if needed. That's something that the people who wish to eliminate semi.-auto. rifles from our Canadian landscape need to realize; semi.-auto. rifles do have their place as a safe, reliable and accurate hunting rifle, which the ATRS Modern Hunter rifle proves.

Now lets just hope that our choices for a hunting rifle do not become limited to a certain action type and calibre such as the bolt action rifle .270 Winchester you speak of, because there seriously are people in our government that want just that and eventually they will want even those taken from us in due time if we do not act now.

We must be aware of the agenda by some to remove all semi.-auto. firearms from Canada (like bill S-231) and not just handguns, but rifles too.
We must find a way to combat this thinking now before it's to late and a bolt action in either .22LR or .270 is all we are allowed as Canadian hunters and Gunnutz...

Thank you for your input Ardent, it is appreciated and my apologies to all for getting a little off topic.;)

Cheers D
 
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All fair points and we agree on a good deal. I too see the Modern Hunter as an excellent rifle and tool, in my books I love the nearly non-existent recoil and accuracy. Compact with the collapsing stock, adjustable for women and kids to learn on, and hey- semi is fun! We have a 1,000 yard range on an abandoned runway and the shooting is not your typical long range stuff. Mostly steel, clanging gongs in fairly quick succession. I always bring either an M14 or M1 as I just have more fun with them. When I have a Modern Hunter, I no doubt will use it, as they shoot circles around even my Krieger barrelled M1/M14 builds. Accurate and fast = a good deal of fun. Add in perfect ergos and it makes a smile, I'd definitely enjoy the Modern Hunter predator hunting, where doubles, moving shots, and follow ups make it hard to beat. Especially with how well it shoots.
 
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What?? Me obsessive?? :rolleyes:
As I recall it is your turn to buy the beer, when will you darken my doorstep again? Or do I have to buy again to get you out here?:p
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I should have bought you a globe last time I was there. I was actually considering calling you to give you #### for sending a MH to Angus instead of your old WSS crony but the time zones prevented that.
 
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