SigCrossColin
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Hi, I'm looking into buying a sterling arms .223 and I would like to see some peoples builds, and some advice if you have any wisdom to share about setting one up.
Sterling arms r18 mk2
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Here's mine:
Additions (from Muzzle to Buttstock):
- TNA ?Probe" Flash-Comp
- Magpul MBUS Pro BUIS
- Magpul VFG and MLOC Rail
- YHM EZ-Pull Takedown Pins
- Trigger Tech Diamond Trigger
- Magpul Enahnced Magazine Release
- Troy Industries Ambidextrous Magazine Release
- Midwest Industries Folding Stock Adapter
- B5 Systems SOPMOD Stock
- Eotech 1-10X Optic
- American Defence 34mm QD scope Mount
Additions (from Muzzle to Buttstock):
- TNA ?Probe" Flash-Comp
- Magpul MBUS Pro BUIS
- Magpul VFG and MLOC Rail
- YHM EZ-Pull Takedown Pins
- Trigger Tech Diamond Trigger
- Magpul Enahnced Magazine Release
- Troy Industries Ambidextrous Magazine Release
- Midwest Industries Folding Stock Adapter
- B5 Systems SOPMOD Stock
- Eotech 1-10X Optic
- American Defence 34mm QD scope Mount
Looks like mult-hued R18s are coming:
From Reddit User HuntCamp at TACCOM 2022,https://www.reddit.com/r/canadaguns/comments/xa5doy/taccom_2022_some_pics/:
From Reddit User HuntCamp at TACCOM 2022,https://www.reddit.com/r/canadaguns/comments/xa5doy/taccom_2022_some_pics/:
HuntCamp on Reddit said:
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i cannot get any brand of magazine that I happen to have on-hand to over-insert into the Mag Well of the R18 Mk2. The Mag Catch engages the hole in the magazine and holds it securely no matter how hard and/or fast I insert the magazine;
Ballisticly Speaking had some issues with a Cross Mag and their R18, https://youtu.be/GRhT-jARlFU, and one other type that escapes me, but no others. Cross Industries just released a Gen 2 of their Cross Mag, with a buy three, get one free special, so they still may be worth a gamble, and Gen 1 mags have run other R18 rifles without issue.
Arrived this week. Would've be perfect if not for finding some damage to the front left of the handguard during my initial inspection after unboxing it... smh
BCM Gunfighter M-LOK Vertical Grip
BCM Gunfighter Rail Panel Kit
Magpul STR Stock
Magpul MOE K2-XL Grip
EOTech EXPS3-2 Weapon Sight & G43.STS Magnifier
Magpul MS4 Sling/M-LOK Sling Mount
Magpul MBUS Pro Front/Rear (on their way)
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R18 is great. If you have extra coin buy it or wait and save. I just went through my first 100 rounds, and it ate everything. My groups were alright but im not the best shooter in the ammo box. The build quality is what I was impressed with and the takedown pins, and mounting rail. Also, my older WS-180 was legit purple in the sun because of the half-a** anodizing. Not that with the R18. You would have to hold onto one to appreciate it. Pictures won't do any firearm justice.
I haven't held the temp so i can't comment on it.
Thanks, How's the weight? 10lb for a 223 rifle seems excessive to me
The Ballisticly Speaking Podcast had an excellent interview with JR of the Shooting Edge about the Sterling R18MK2, https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2310017-Sterling-R18MK2-Interview-at-TACCOM-from-Ballisticly-Speaking-Podcast?p=19134255#post19134255, at TACCOM 2022.
JR said they were working on a shorter piston in the hopes of getting the original pencil barrel function without the accuracy issue. He also prefers the cleanliness of a piston over DI. Perhaps they could license some of the tech from the Tinck Arms Perun X16 gas tube to short piston tech to allow the use of a short piston near the rifle centre fed from a gas tube to help with the issue, https://www.forgottenweapons.com/innovative-and-interesting-tinck-arms-perun-x16/.
JR said they were working on a shorter piston in the hopes of getting the original pencil barrel function without the accuracy issue. He also prefers the cleanliness of a piston over DI. Perhaps they could license some of the tech from the Tinck Arms Perun X16 gas tube to short piston tech to allow the use of a short piston near the rifle centre fed from a gas tube to help with the issue, https://www.forgottenweapons.com/innovative-and-interesting-tinck-arms-perun-x16/.
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Join JR Cox from the Shooting Edge in Calgary, and I as we do a deep dive into the development, and the manufacturing of the new Sterling Arms Intl. R18 MkII Rifle. Details matter, and this interview is full of details on the R18.
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FYSA, the demo Templar rifles at TACCOM wouldn’t accept gen 2 PMAGS, which is pretty piss poor for a $2000 rifle. My buddy had bought brand new PMAGS from FOC at the show and tried inserting one to no avail. Upon further inspection it appeared that the display mags used had been filed down to fit in the magwell. When I questioned the rep about this, he said that issue had been resolved on more recent models, so take it as you will.
10lbs with 1-8 scope and mount (all Primary Arms), QD mount, magpul sling. The barrel is not fluted, and front heavy but I'm okay with that. Keeps front down when shooting.
To be honest, there are a lot of 180 rifles out now. All are good in their own ways. I've held most except the temp but the R18 felt right for me. You'd have to hold one before purchasing. I'll never buy anything without seeing it in person and holding it.
I'd definitely do an upgraded barrel for my R, in the future but for time being, I kind of like the weight for keeping the front down.
