Most Accurate Black/Green Military 5.56 Semi-Auto Rifle?
- Thread starter Wolfbane
- Start date
- Location
- Richmond, BC
I know there are a couple of pros (Longshot and Gunnerlove to name a few) around here that can definitely attest to Colt Canada’s performance, but in the hands of a beginner like me, I was blown away. I was at my first and only service rifle shoot and at 100, 200, 300 and 500m (did we shoot at 400m? I don’t remember), the rifle was putting rounds where I wanted most of the time.
To put it in perspective, I’m a crap shot to begin with, my eyes were pretty horrible before the laser eye surgery, I don’t have the steadiest hands, and it was my first time ever reaching out to 500m, but in a ten round serial, I managed two v-bulls and the remainder were mostly in the bull or close to it. I wasn’t expecting to get any on paper, let alone v-bulls at 500m.
Anyway, I picked up some excellent experience from that shoot. The more experienced shooters as well as the staff were excellent coaches and the next range exercise I went on, I was able to easily place all rounds under one small indicator at 100m. I bought an SA20 because of that experience.
To put it in perspective, I’m a crap shot to begin with, my eyes were pretty horrible before the laser eye surgery, I don’t have the steadiest hands, and it was my first time ever reaching out to 500m, but in a ten round serial, I managed two v-bulls and the remainder were mostly in the bull or close to it. I wasn’t expecting to get any on paper, let alone v-bulls at 500m.
Anyway, I picked up some excellent experience from that shoot. The more experienced shooters as well as the staff were excellent coaches and the next range exercise I went on, I was able to easily place all rounds under one small indicator at 100m. I bought an SA20 because of that experience.
- Location
- The Orion Arm
I have exactly zero experience on a KAC. The LMT I shot was nice.
I am, however, very happy with both my Colt Canada SA20 and IUR. I don't want to say "they're the best!"
, but I would put them up there near the top or at the top. They're supposed to be a 1.5-2 MOA rifle, IIRC.
This pic is from my stock IUR shooting Remington UMC offhand at 100yrds. (spent .223 case for size comparison of group). Optic was a EOTech with the STS magnifier. I imagine handloads or quality ammo would tighten that up a bit. Surplus would open it up a bit. Either way, more than accurate enough for 3 gun or critter hunting (in the US).
I am, however, very happy with both my Colt Canada SA20 and IUR. I don't want to say "they're the best!"
, but I would put them up there near the top or at the top. They're supposed to be a 1.5-2 MOA rifle, IIRC.This pic is from my stock IUR shooting Remington UMC offhand at 100yrds. (spent .223 case for size comparison of group). Optic was a EOTech with the STS magnifier. I imagine handloads or quality ammo would tighten that up a bit. Surplus would open it up a bit. Either way, more than accurate enough for 3 gun or critter hunting (in the US).
Gunnerlove
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver Island
The water gets muddied by limited production rifles like the SDM-R, MK12, C7CT and those countries using Colt Competition Shop ARs.
The accuracy of most general issue rifles is usually limited by the issued ammo and the low powered optics/iron sights.
The accuracy of most general issue rifles is usually limited by the issued ammo and the low powered optics/iron sights.
That really should read "any AR with an excellent quality barrel will shoot beautifully"
The really beautiful thing about the AR is that you don't need to spend a pile of money on them to get it to shoot.
Float a good barrel and shoot ammo it likes.
I've shot the Colt Canada SA15.7, the IUR, a LMT AR and a Swiss Arms Classic Green. All real accurate semi's.
Today I shot a Swiss Black Special that out shot all of them with mid-priced ammo. I suspect all the planets and stars were briefly aligned. Hope to get back out again for another go before monsoon season arrives... to prove it was just a fluke.
Today I shot a Swiss Black Special that out shot all of them with mid-priced ammo. I suspect all the planets and stars were briefly aligned. Hope to get back out again for another go before monsoon season arrives... to prove it was just a fluke.
84wh1
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I hear Norc CQA shoots about .5 MOA. BAHAHAHAHAHAHA
In all seriousness, if you want NR, prob h&k sl8, if restricted doesn't matter, a nice 20" barreled AR of good quality will shoot little groups for you.
In all seriousness, if you want NR, prob h&k sl8, if restricted doesn't matter, a nice 20" barreled AR of good quality will shoot little groups for you.
I do shoot competitively with a SAN in the SVV (Swiss Shooting Federation) and have shot my CC IUR, SA15.7 and SA20 as a comparison. With an ELCAN 3.4x I shot a 99 out of a possible 100 score at 300 meters (called the last shot). The best I could do with my SAN with a brand new barrel and Swiss issue x6 power DMR scope was an 95 score. Both using GP90 5.6mm service ammo.
