Range Report BCL Grizzly .308
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Odd bipod...how much are they asking for this rifle? You never stated how far your target was (I'll assume 100m), or what magnification setting you were using on that rather large scope, but I have to say, my Tavor 7 with cheap 7.62x51 @100m...shoots better than that. I have a 6x24-50 on the Tavor.
Interesting. Is there any comparison to comparable SA 308 Black rifles like the Crusader CRUX308? The Tavor7 sounds like a better rifle overall as the FAMAE & B&T would be.
However the BCL is priced right with decent manufacturing. A Triggertech trigger would probably be a necessary addition.
However the BCL is priced right with decent manufacturing. A Triggertech trigger would probably be a necessary addition.
I've shot a friends RFB just to get an idea of what I'm missing, and I want the Grizzly to be good enough to get (plus it wouldn't be a bullpup, ridiculously expensive, or take weird mags) and until CFET or someone else releases a high round count endurance test and maybe conduct a better accuracy test than in that video (so far the only video showing the Grizzly in action) I'm gonna hold my breath. I see stores starting to list them for a better price point than the Crux, and already seen one listed secondhand elsewhere, so theres a few Grizzlys that've made it into people's hands, but so far no signs of new range reports on performance
redshooter
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Funny, I don't see it as a gamble, unless BCL goes under.
They've had many QC issues over the years, but as far as I can tell if you're civil BCL/NEA has fixed all the problems...only a handful of people claim they were pooched, my guess if truthful they were total douche bags to the staff member dealing with them, if how they were carrying on here is any indication.
As for accuracy, here's another example of a bias against their products, the likely accuracy potential of a 180 based rifle, is about 2-3 MOA...but the Grizzly is garbage because the first groups presented aren't MOA, or better...wtf gents?
They've had many QC issues over the years, but as far as I can tell if you're civil BCL/NEA has fixed all the problems...only a handful of people claim they were pooched, my guess if truthful they were total douche bags to the staff member dealing with them, if how they were carrying on here is any indication.
As for accuracy, here's another example of a bias against their products, the likely accuracy potential of a 180 based rifle, is about 2-3 MOA...but the Grizzly is garbage because the first groups presented aren't MOA, or better...wtf gents?
Accuracy qualms set aside taking your point into account, I think the next hurdle to cover is overall reliability and longevity of a Canadian produced 180 rifle given the current track record. I'd have a Grizzly now if I had the disposable income lol. I just dont want to end up with a lemon if other owner's examples work better than my luck of the draw with getting my own.
Might want to place an order soon anyways, the strike won't last and the Turd Reich is reaching peak desperation.... never know what stupid idea they will come up with next to keep us safe and indebted.I’d have one of these ordered already if it weren’t for the damn postal strike
Some great points here. The cost is relative to the QC and issues that could be had with this rifle TBH. I support Canadian 
manufacturing and Canadian companies. Ie: MDT, Cadex and even the post AR ban stuff out of SB! But BCL had inherited the reputation and perhaps issues with NEA (“not exactly accurate”).
Every Canadian made semi auto that I’ve purchased has been mediocre at best (WK’s etc). I have a few of them and they are consistently inconsistent. It appears that they all need $ thrown at them to fix the problems.
Given my experience with the AR180 pattern rifles in 223 and 7.62x39. My confidence in a well produced AR AR180 pattern 7.62x51 rifle is somewhat eroded.
There are many pluses to this rifle on paper.
Perhaps Sterling Arms has plans for a 308? That may be promising.
manufacturing and Canadian companies. Ie: MDT, Cadex and even the post AR ban stuff out of SB! But BCL had inherited the reputation and perhaps issues with NEA (“not exactly accurate”).Every Canadian made semi auto that I’ve purchased has been mediocre at best (WK’s etc). I have a few of them and they are consistently inconsistent. It appears that they all need $ thrown at them to fix the problems.
Given my experience with the AR180 pattern rifles in 223 and 7.62x39. My confidence in a well produced AR AR180 pattern 7.62x51 rifle is somewhat eroded.
There are many pluses to this rifle on paper.
Perhaps Sterling Arms has plans for a 308? That may be promising.
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Big bore dinosaur
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Any one get some range time with there grizzly?? Ammo preference?
According to the FRT, which many would say is not law, as of Dec 5th it is now prohibited.
All AR180b variants were banned. The Siberian was banned by name, but it doesn't HAVE TO BE named to be banned, it just has to be an AR180b variant which evidently the powers that be consider the Grizzly to be.
Considering the Grizzly is just an upscaled Siberian, I can't exactly fault their logic on this one (unlike the funny stuff they did with things like the ATRS Modern Sporter which magically changed from not-an-AR-variant to being one, or the 12ga shotguns that only share visual similarities to ARs but are somehow variants)
Luckily the election is at best 10 months away, and considering all the turmoil with the Liberals as of late I bet it happens sooner than October.
