Great point! The only reason I picked the 15 was using google images, I liked the overall look better and didn't realize that I was only looking at 308's. I know it's tough to get everything on the IT side right, and I love that new drop down menu design including the pricing options.
Modern Varmint Rifle Updated Oct 14 2015
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Great point! The only reason I picked the 15 was using google images, I liked the overall look better and didn't realize that I was only looking at 308's. I know it's tough to get everything on the IT side right, and I love that new drop down menu design including the pricing options.
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- calgary alberta
Not happenin!
The incidence of bullets getting stuck in the barrel with the 300 Blackout is well known to be high when the barrels get long enough to be NR, which is why so very few manufacturers offer it. The 300 was designed for CQB work and last I saw 18.6" barrels were not exactly CQB friendly.
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- calgary alberta
With sub sonic the incidence IS much higher.
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- calgary alberta
I agree that the chances of supersonic not getting the bullet to exit the barrel is low, but it has been recorded. Even in bolt guns where full gas is exhausted unlike a gas operated rifle where gas is bled off.
Of greater concern is the fact that 300 Blackout ammo in subsonic is readily available, yet not distinguishable from the supersonic stuff. Ever mix up a box of ammo?
The simple fact is that if we don't make it, we do not have any exposure to litigation in the event of stupid or bad things occurring.
It is interesting to note that even in bolt actions only 16" barrels seem to be offered on a factory level and very few manufacturers offer the 300 at all.
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ATRS Shaun
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- Calgary, AB
Hi Brian,
As these will be running a 1:8 twist barrel, they can handle a vast majority of the 223 bullets out there. Anything from 40-80gr should be just fine.
ATRS Shaun
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- Calgary, AB
I'm hoping to develop a load with both the 53gr V-max, and the 75gr A-max. Time will tell, and each barrel is individual, but both should be within the optimal twist rate. 53gr V-max for the pink-mist effect and less-risk of damaging steel close up (hypothetically - that velocity is a killer on tempering), and 75gr A-max for mid-range target. I will likely try to keep my load development with Hornady bullets, not because I don't love Sierra match kings, but simply for availability.
That sounds good as I have a ton of 53 vmax and ordered some 75 Amax. And I have a few pounds of CFE 223 kicking around. Can't wait
Same here but with 55 gr nosler varmageddons!
VH might of been a better name
The Varmint Hunter! better than The Modern Varmint, which sounds like a cyborg groundhog.But yes ATRS should post some more pictures soon. Including a full view of the rifle.
Hey this is for the gents at ATRS and for the fellows like myself who have ordered the MV, i was just wondering when the completion date was projected for? Have parts already been ordered and received? I vaguely remember hearing June or July for completely but cant remember specifically. Eagerly awaiting the day i can come pick it up.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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- calgary alberta
LOL, I think you'll need to wait for them to actually make one.
We should have some uppers and lower back from the anodizer in the next couple of weeks, then we can assemble a few of the rifles for show and tell.
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- calgary alberta
We are currently machining lowers, we have already got the uppers machined. Parts are on order and we are optimistic of being on schedule for July for deliveries to begin.
