So I Contacted NEA About the AR180b2 Rifle

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And this is what they had to say.

Hello *****,

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately there isn't a lot to report
as of now. It's still in the R&D phase. Hopefully we will have test
samples ready in the summer. Once we have those we will have more
information.

Thank you,

NEA Sales Team

On#2015-02-06 1:21 PM, North Eastern Arms wrote:
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> Name: *****
> E-mail:********@sympatico.ca
> Telephone:
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> Comment: When are you guys planning on releasing your version of the AR180B2? Do you have any details you can share at this time? Thanks for any response.
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> *****
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Not a whole lot I know, but its nice to now maybe we will see them next year some time. I for one am saving my pennies already.
 
I was once excited about the possibility of a local AR180B but at this point seeing the ATRS Modern Hunter (308), and the distant Modern Varminter (223), I would rather put my money towards something more solidly built versus a sheet metal gun unless NEA or other manufacturer is planning on aluminum billet with a cheap price.
 
Avalonthas said:
I was once excited about the possibility of a local AR180B but at this point seeing the ATRS Modern Hunter (308), and the distant Modern Varminter (223), I would rather put my money towards something more solidly built versus a sheet metal gun unless NEA or other manufacturer is planning on aluminum billet with a cheap price.
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The Modern Varminter will be of interest, but different financial markets prevail. Those that can't afford the ATRS offering in 223, will likely pick up the NEA offering. Or some might get both because they are wired that way haha.
 
I'd be interested in a billet AR-180B. I was impressed with Armedsask's prototype and look forward to seeing a Canadian manufacturer take it to the next step. The more black rifles in the hands of Canadian hunters and shooters the better.
 
The more black rifles in the hands of Canadian hunters and shooters the better.
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Yup. And if these are in the $1000 to $1500 range, they won't be competing directly with the Alberta rifles.

Two different types of customer at two different price points.
 
Avalonthas said:
I was once excited about the possibility of a local AR180B but at this point seeing the ATRS Modern Hunter (308), and the distant Modern Varminter (223), I would rather put my money towards something more solidly built versus a sheet metal gun unless NEA or other manufacturer is planning on aluminum billet with a cheap price.
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The Modern Hunter is way too expensive. It's also much more of a flashy, custom precision rifle than a black rifle.
I would be all over a new 180b if it was under $1200 ish.
I love the design of the AR180. I prefer it to the AR15 actually. With some minor tweaks and upgrades, it could be one hell of a rifle.
Hell keep the stamped sheet metal fabrication if it keeps the price down! I shot the unholy s**t out of my old 180b and it just kept on going. Very reliable. Average accuracy for a semi auto black rifle.
Keep it cheap! Hopefully they don't turn it into some "high class precision custom" thing and keep it simple, cheap and affordable. The original rifles went for sale in the U.S. for around $699. It was the poor mans AR15 utility rifle. It was very simple, very reliable, very light weight and very affordable and that's exactly what I liked about it.
This is the first I hear about an NEA reproduction. Will be watching this...
 
Cant get the Nodak Spud lowers in Canada, they are not registered with the US state department as a manufacturer so their lowers cannot be exported

Steve
 
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