Hey guys:
Wanted to see if anyone has owned or handled both the 8" or the 11" Bren 2 as well as the 8" or 10.74" inch barrel version of the APC223? Is the APC significantly heavier than the Bren 2 or is the difference negligible?
I am in the market for a 223/556 SBR, even though shorter barrel length may mean slower velocity/more bang, I think that's okay given I will only be shooting paper targets less than 100M. I am also a smaller person, so having a SBR makes more sense ergonomically.
I've handled both the 8" and the 11" barrel version of the Bren 2 at my local gun store and I really loved it for its weight. But I am undecided between this or an APC223 of similar barrel length. Given this will be my first and probably only 556, I don't mind spending an extra 1.5-2K for the APC and waiting a few months for it. The consensus seems to be that the APC is a better built rifle.
I've handled the non-restricted version of the APC, and it was already too heavy for me. My biggest fear is that I buy the 8" or 10" APC and I find its weight a bit too much for me. Normally I'd go into the store and try both, but it's just not possible to handle a 8" or 10" APC at the moment.
So for people who have both or shot/felt both, did the SBR APC feel significantly heavier than the Bren 2? If the weight difference is negligible, I think I will go with the APC, but if it's a lot heavier, I will probably go with the Bren 2.
Thanks so much!
Wanted to see if anyone has owned or handled both the 8" or the 11" Bren 2 as well as the 8" or 10.74" inch barrel version of the APC223? Is the APC significantly heavier than the Bren 2 or is the difference negligible?
I am in the market for a 223/556 SBR, even though shorter barrel length may mean slower velocity/more bang, I think that's okay given I will only be shooting paper targets less than 100M. I am also a smaller person, so having a SBR makes more sense ergonomically.
I've handled both the 8" and the 11" barrel version of the Bren 2 at my local gun store and I really loved it for its weight. But I am undecided between this or an APC223 of similar barrel length. Given this will be my first and probably only 556, I don't mind spending an extra 1.5-2K for the APC and waiting a few months for it. The consensus seems to be that the APC is a better built rifle.
I've handled the non-restricted version of the APC, and it was already too heavy for me. My biggest fear is that I buy the 8" or 10" APC and I find its weight a bit too much for me. Normally I'd go into the store and try both, but it's just not possible to handle a 8" or 10" APC at the moment.
So for people who have both or shot/felt both, did the SBR APC feel significantly heavier than the Bren 2? If the weight difference is negligible, I think I will go with the APC, but if it's a lot heavier, I will probably go with the Bren 2.
Thanks so much!
