Interesting....Ruger 556 Takedown
- Thread starter simpleton
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Great... not...
You save a few inches over just breaking the gun down in a standard fashion with their new system. They really missed the boat on not having the handguard and barrel come off at the same time in my opinion.
Colour me not impressed.
You save a few inches over just breaking the gun down in a standard fashion with their new system. They really missed the boat on not having the handguard and barrel come off at the same time in my opinion.
Colour me not impressed.
shatthatkilledelvis
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In my opinion the ability to change barrels and calibers quickly is why it is very cool feature for an AR. However, calling it a 'takedown' is kinda goofy because I don't see the value in taking the barrel off to save a few inches in my bag...and when I need it I have 3 pieces to put together instead of 2.
The value of the "takedown" aspect of this gun is questionable. However, there are many other reasons this type of feature would be very usefull. Think how easy it would be to clean... Calibre changes arent a big selling feature for me but the cleaning is.
Also, notice this gun has a standard profile barrel VS the heavy profile barrel of past SR 556's... I sold mine bceause it was just too heavy. This one looks like it could be much lighter.
I wouldnt pay a premium for it, but if it was priced very similar to standard SR556, id buy it.
Also, notice this gun has a standard profile barrel VS the heavy profile barrel of past SR 556's... I sold mine bceause it was just too heavy. This one looks like it could be much lighter.
I wouldnt pay a premium for it, but if it was priced very similar to standard SR556, id buy it.
Calibre change and even barrel length changes are a poor selling feature. Doing either requires you to re zero the optic and constantly removing the barrel is not conducive to consistent accurate shooting. It's plain dumb..
TW25B
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if it was 1992 and I could just shoot this gun anywhere I pleased, this would be interesting.
barring a legislative return to those days, this doesn't help me a all. Thanks for the effort tho Team Ruger!
barring a legislative return to those days, this doesn't help me a all. Thanks for the effort tho Team Ruger!
Ruger should make the 556 takedown into a SBR for the Canadian market! It could be a small rifle take could be taken apart and put into a briefcase. It's only competition would be the sub 2000 gen 2 but in terms of size but would be different enough to have its own following.
shatthatkilledelvis
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If it's a poor selling feature, explain that to the guys buying NR length barrels for their ACRs and caliber conversion kits for their XCRs. Yes - while I know that, unlike an ACR or XCR, changing the length will never change an ARs status in this country, some people may prefer the option of different length barrel or caliber for different applications, matches, target shooting, tournament, etc.
Although I agree, that removing/reinstalling a barrel is not the MOST accurate - it will probably be more than accurate enough for most. Having to rezero an opitic after a barrel/caliber change may be a small expense in some ammo and time for some compared to buying a dedicatd upper and optic
I will be completely honest and frank here. XCR's are junk and the ACR is an abortion from it's original design, there's a sucker is born every minute which is why such junk sells. Changing calibre or barrel length is a benefit for some but it is far from a rapid action as you must now re zero your optic. Changing tops on an AR for another than is already zeroed is a rapid action. The difference in cost between a barrel/calibre change and a second top is significant, but so is the headache and drama with having to setup your rifle every time you do it.
Having the option to run different length barrels is wasted in the US as anything under 16" requires an NFA tax stamp, and we already know that 16" barrels offer the best blend of length for velocity(terminal performance and long range ballistics) and maneuverability. In Canada it is a trivial option as again the 16" length is ideal. LMT tried this concept years ago with the MRP and it didn't take off. Add in the unnecessary addition of a piston system and it's a flat out fail of an idea. Oh, and don't forget it is a Ruger, a company who is very late to the AR game and offers nothing substantial in either quality or design.
TW25B
