HERA H6 Rifle .223 Rem 18" Non-Restricted
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Not entirely. I have plenty of firearms which exist in my safe entirely because of the combination of performance features...accuracy, handling, reliability, suitability for specific types of hunting, etc...despite the fact that they are, IMHO, butt ugly or at best indifferent in terms of cosmetics. Those are tools.
But I also have plenty that I hang onto simply due to a sentimental attachment based upon traditional looks, personal history with them or other "feel good" factors. Those are just as functional as the "strictly-tools" ones; if they weren't I likely would never have grown attached to them...but they go quite a bit beyond that description.
I get a laugh out of the gun owners...plenty of them in this thread, for sure...that pretend or even believe that they are 100% form-follows-function guys...but when faced with a new design that offers specific performance benefits but doesn't look like the same-old-same-old they lose their s**t. They want tacticool guns that are designed to look as though their cosmetics don't matter...but actually the cosmetics are critical. These guns absolutely must look like the manufacturers didn't care how they look...making it easier for the buyers to act like they don't care either.
Not entirely. I have plenty of firearms which exist in my safe entirely because of the combination of performance features...accuracy, handling, reliability, suitability for specific types of hunting, etc...despite the fact that they are, IMHO, butt ugly or at best indifferent in terms of cosmetics. Those are tools.
But I also have plenty that I hang onto simply due to a sentimental attachment based upon traditional looks, personal history with them or other "feel good" factors. Those are just as functional as the "strictly-tools" ones; if they weren't I likely would never have grown attached to them...but they go quite a bit beyond that description.
I get a laugh out of the gun owners...plenty of them in this thread, for sure...that pretend or even believe that they are 100% form-follows-function guys...but when faced with a new design that offers specific performance benefits but doesn't look like the same-old-same-old they lose their s**t. They want tacticool guns that are designed to look as though their cosmetics don't matter...but actually the cosmetics are critical. These guns absolutely must look like the manufacturers didn't care how they look...making it easier for the buyers to act like they don't care either.
aha yeah for sure, I certainly enjoy the looks of some of mine, although the admiration also stems from knowing the power they carry. A little enjoyment there is fine for sure, some seem so far into their looks, I can just see them in trenches in WW1 complaining that their rifle didn't come in Fde lol
Marstar has preorders up, $1600
New video up on final version we will see. They changed housing from aluminum to steel, which adds .5 pounds to the weight, so 6 pounds now instead of 5.5. Still light..they changed it to steel to allow for future larger calibre options.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVJyv3zAAwk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVJyv3zAAwk
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Sounding better and better! I'm pleased to see that they decided to have a simple trigger rather than the awkward over-complicated gizmo they showed originally, and the new location of the safety looks very comfortable and usable, IMHO.
I'm not sure how I feel about the switch to steel from aluminum; sure, it's only an additional .5 pound, but that's a significant increase on such a lightweight gun. I hadn't really thought about this as anything other than a .223, so the idea of larger cartridges isn't something I was too worried about.
I almost ordered the Voere S16 (similar design, but even lighter, more traditional styling and lower price), but hesitated too long and missed my chance. I won't preorder anything; I want to see the rifle in stock somewhere before I buy. And, unfortunately, Marstar hasn't replied to my email asking if the $1599 price they show for the pre-order is the total price of the rifle, and if it is guaranteed or subject to change.
I'm not sure how I feel about the switch to steel from aluminum; sure, it's only an additional .5 pound, but that's a significant increase on such a lightweight gun. I hadn't really thought about this as anything other than a .223, so the idea of larger cartridges isn't something I was too worried about.
I almost ordered the Voere S16 (similar design, but even lighter, more traditional styling and lower price), but hesitated too long and missed my chance. I won't preorder anything; I want to see the rifle in stock somewhere before I buy. And, unfortunately, Marstar hasn't replied to my email asking if the $1599 price they show for the pre-order is the total price of the rifle, and if it is guaranteed or subject to change.
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A 300 blackout version interests me. Will that be down the pipeline with this h6?
In case there's people who didn't sit through the most recent video, Hera rep commented that all current orders should be delivered between now and "late spring". Here's to hoping we get them sooner than later, I want me a BlasTech longblaster.
Couldn’t see an extra half pound making much difference on a range toy. If someone’s getting this for hunting I’d say 5:22 or 6:38 would be the point where a guy would suddenly realize why this rifles magazine setup is so unique. On a rifle meant to be slung or carried the last thing I’d want is a sideways mag, slung the mag wells sticking into your back, carried in the hands you have a protrusion right at your forearm. People should handle a rifle like they would in the field and visualize where and how that mag will interact with yourself and gear. The two worst i found as a right hander were low ready and slung over the dominant shoulder, two most common hunting positions you’ll find yourself in.
