Sterling Arms R20
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Speaking to SAI recently this article isn´t accurate.
The conversation I had with SAI included that:
- The R18 Mk3 is due to replace the Mk2, it would be lighter and more affordable
- The R20 would be a semi auto 308 which can also be chambered in 5.56x45 and other calibres
However as with all things it´s vapourware right up until the point where it´s not
The conversation I had with SAI included that:
- The R18 Mk3 is due to replace the Mk2, it would be lighter and more affordable
- The R20 would be a semi auto 308 which can also be chambered in 5.56x45 and other calibres
However as with all things it´s vapourware right up until the point where it´s not
I'll let you know when I get an R20 for pre-release testing and tweaking...
..... my point being that there is little point in theorizing until we see what Sterlling Arms International has come up with. It may not be even close to what we think, given Sterling's British/European influence. It is certainly too early to be suggesting theft of intellectual property, as you are insinuating with Sterling's last-minute production of the ATRS-designed TR. Some (including TSE) state that ATRS gave permision for anyone with production capacity to produce the design during the closing days of the RCMP reclassification via FRT amendment. they claim that ATRS distributed the design for anyone to use free of charge or royalties. Others (apparently ATRS included) state that this was never the case. So who to believe? Hard to say. Where else would Sterling Arms obtain the TR plans from? Personally, I wouldn't be casting aspersions unless I had a horse in that particular race...
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You should see the results of testing with the R18 Mk3 here on CGN in the coming weeks. An exact ETA for the test rifles is not yet known due to international supply chain hiccups. I have seen detailed photos of the R18 Mk3 exterior and interior and am duly impressed with the improvements from the Mk2 to the Mk3. The new rifle features a revised, self-regulating Gas Block, improved Ambidextrous Bolt Catch, and self-contained Bolt/Carrier/Spring/Guide Rod Assembly. it is both lighter and less expensive to manufacture than the Mk2, and will sell for considerably less. I will leave it to SAI to explain how they achieved this surprising feat of doing more for less $$.
I have no visibility on the .308 project other than an awareness that it is very much proceeding.
I have no visibility on the .308 project other than an awareness that it is very much proceeding.
Yes. Think off-shore manufacturing of major components with Canadian assembly and final QC. Nobody can pay Canadian machinist wages and produce an economically-priced rifle from Billet aluminum. This is the unfortunate reality of Canadian "productivity". We seem to have priced ourselves out of the fabrication market. More's the pity for Canadian tradesmen who need work....
I've spoke to JR. There was no theft involved.
I know. But as you can see from my earlier post, some still want to believe the worst of JR Cox for whatever reason....
