Good buy? Savage MSR-15 Recon?

[photonuts]

I'm looking at getting an AR-15, and I found this rifle within my budget. Is this a good option for a first AR? https://tigerarms.ca/product/savage-msr-15-recon/

What does mid-length mean in the description? and 5R rifling?

Savage is giving a $75 rebate on this gun until end of August, so I want to pull the trigger (hehe) sooner rather than later.

 

[Fragmentus]

Not a bad choice, and really good size. Buddy of mine just bought one and the biggest surprise was that it came with a 2-stage trigger and a Gen 2 30/5 PMAG. I'd say its worth it.

 

[insanetomato]

I have one. Bought it a year ago when they came out. Honestly, for the price you can't get anything as good right now on the market. The one criticism I have is the iron sights SUCK, but it seems like the 2.0 or whatever they call it has Magpul MBUS now so that's a good thing.

Mid-length refers to the gas tube length, longer than carbine (like the M&P15) but shorter than rifle (a full-size 20" rifle). Mid-length gives you a softer recoiling rifle and theoretically more reliable. The 5R rifling is a type of rifling that improves accuracy and barrel life, see this article by Faxon -> https://faxonfirearms.com/blog/what-and-why-5r-rifling/.

 

[dheffy4]

I have one also. These are great for the price. Cabelas sometimes has onsale for good price too. did you end up buying one?

 

[philhut]

I have the mossberg equivalent and id say they are both good. I am 100% satisfied with the mossberg mmr rifle, i saw the savage as well and id take either, just tenda had a incredible 1 day price on the mossbergs 2018 boxing day. I have not seen the savage's for even close to the same price I'd definitely recommend the savage etc over the less expensive M&P. I saw an M&P explode at the range last summer, no thanks on that one.

 

[dheffy4]

awesome. I was looking at that one also.