Does anyone have more than 100 rounds through their rifle? 40 pages and only a couple half ass range reports? Anyone done any load development and found what these barrels like? Come on guys less talk about welfare versions and how pretty they are and more shooting.
In response to the guys wishing for a low dollar version. I'm glad Rick has said there will be no such thing, these are not an "every man's rifle" these are high quality hand fitted high end rifles not an XCR or MR-1. You want cheap? Go on the EE and find a used pos mini14 or MR-1.
Why would they tool up the shop and hire more people to build a cheap model they wouldn't make money on and that everyone would complain about because it's not as good as the other models. They can't keep up to the demand for the one that's currently being produced so why take on a cheaper model.
All of you that think they would make their money in volume sales think again, the Swiss Arms Black Special and Classic Green were on shelves for years when the RCMP pulled out their magic wand and I think the numbers were something like 1200 rifles sold over 12 years, ya, non restricted black rifles sure do sell like hotcakes here in Canada. Look what you get for $1000 these days, a Norinco.
I think what most of you actually need is a time machine so you can go back to the good old days when you could buy a rifle for $800 and get quality. Unfortunately 20-30 years later there is a little thing called inflation, factor in labor costs have skyrocketed in North America, don't forget that our dollar is in the crapper as well so all those parts they have to order to build these are now more expensive.
If you can't afford one then do something in your life to help you get a better paying job or stop wasting your money on other stuff and save up. Just because you can't afford one doesn't mean the manufacturer should build it cheaper, think of how much more you'll appreciate it if you save up and buy the Lamborghini instead of the Kia.
Keep up the good work Rick, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a MV and hoping it pushes me off the fence to order one.