Most accurate ''Non-Restricted'' .233 Semi-Auto

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I used to own an Armalite M15A4 Midlength but decided to sell it because I couldn't go varmint hunting & am not in the CQB Comp/Stuff anymore...

So I'm considering another semi-auto but a non-restricted .223 with the same idea in mind as above..I know a few like the Pe-90, SL-8 etc..Which would be the most reliable & accurate?
 
I don't own either, but if I was inclined to pay more than something is worth, out of those two models, I'd pick the Swiss Arms. (And yes, for all the naysayers, they are BOTH overpriced. The difference is the PE90 isn't complete garbage)

If you can hold out until you find a Swiss Arms model at a decent used price, (say $2400 gently used complete with kit & mags) I think that would be the way to go.
 
Any rifle might be extremely accurate. The more you pay, the greater the chances that the one you purchase WILL be. Swiss Arms provides an accuracy guarantee. This means that much of what you are paying for is peace of mind. There are many ARs that shoot as well or better. But there are not many cheap ones that provide an accuracy guarantee.
 
Both the SL8, PE-90, and even the Robarm are all quite accurate. All in all, having fired all three, I prefer the PE-90. You pay top dollar for the best, no doubt about it, but like redleg said: you pay for the peace of mind knowing that you are shooting an accurate and well made gun.
 
Airborn_69 said:
I couldn't go varmint hunting & am not in the CQB Comp/Stuff anymore...

B]Which would be the most reliable & accurate?[/B]
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Ever heard of them there bolt action rifles:p
If you just want to put lead down, use a semi. If you want accurate and reliable, you can't beat a bolt gun.
 
So far this is the one I'm seriously looking at..

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I've owned that exact rifle and it was OK accuracy wise, didn't really impress me too much. Found it be on par with pretty much every other semi auto non-restricted .223 out there (Not the Ruger though...never tried that one yet and don't plan on it :D )





I once again have to stick with my Robarms M96, just fits me better I guess :)
 
maynard said:
Ever heard of them there bolt action rifles:p
If you just want to put lead down, use a semi. If you want accurate and reliable, you can't beat a bolt gun.
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Sounds like someone is stuck in a time warp! :p

This may have been a good rule of thumb in the 1970's and earlier...
 
Any way to resurrect this thread? I'm still waiting for an answer too! LOL.

I've been searching the catalogues. There really seems to be a shortage of stuff to choose from.

I'm looking for a semi .223 for 300m or less...something that shoots better than I do, so I can grow into it. The Black Special target maybe? Has anybody come across aftermarket barrels and stocks for the PE 90?
 
Back at the service rifle matches I went to in Edmonton, a frequent winner was shooting is Robarm. It seemed plenty accurate to me. And it was stock.
 
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Accuracy Systems sells a non-restricted mini-14 conversion that has a guaranteed sub .75 moa for 1800 US$.

They also have a tunable gas block, that is infinitely variable while on the gun with a simple wrench.

Supposed to allow for handloads at different pressures to avoid battering the gun and flinging brass over the rainbow with hot-loads, or non cycling with light high velocity bullets.

It's also supposed to allow you to tune it down to nothing so the action can be manual cycled as a single shot.

It looks nice, but of course, I don't own one (yet), and it is of course, more of a precision target rifle, than a military lookalike (if that's what you are looking for).
 
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Brian 46- I'm green with envy. Sweet looking rifle! How's it shoot? Have you been happy with the accuracy of the Sig Sniper?

Did you find the adjustable stock was comfortable?
 
I have only shot it a very limited amount, maybe 40rds since putting optics on it. After sighting it in at 300yds, shot a 5 shot group smaller than a quarter. It takes a little while to get the stock adjusted so it works for you but after that it is amazing to shoot.
 
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