Troy Defense PAR (pump action rifle) tell me about them...

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Since I sold my OD green RA XCR-L with uppers in 223 & 6.8SPC I have been searching for a detachable mag non-semiauto replacement rifle in 223, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39 or 308.

I have looked at almost all available bolt action options Ruger Scout, Tikka Compact Tactical, Sako, Browning, Rem etc right down to the Mossberg MVP's but have not found anything that has made me say "that is the one".

I have just recently seen in the Calibre mag an ad for the Troy Defense PAR (pump action rifle) in 223, 300 Blackout, 308 and 338 Fed (I'm leaning towards the smaller 223) I've searched the net for reviews but have not seen any that appeased me enough to buy one yet.

If any one has any first hand knowledge or experiences with these rifles I would really appreciate any thoughts or info you can share with me.

Also can these rifle barrels be swapped 223 to 300 Blackout?

Thanks
 
I have a .223 Optic ready. Shoots good on our 100 meter range. Looks like an AR and you can hang all the goodies on it. I'm now sourcing a .300 Blackout version. By the way, takes standard AR barrels in whatever calibre. Have fun!
 
Hmmm AR barrels... You saying I could possibly put together a 450 Bushmaster combo on one of these rifles?

Now that would be a fun combo to play with.
 
I have the 308 version for my upcoming bear hunt. I am liking the accuracy and ability to use standard ar mags. Just one note if you haventer already heard. They have fluted chambers and mark your brass. I have gone through 3 full length sized reloads without issues so far.
 
AR barrels will fit but you'd probably want one without a gas port.
I'm quite interested in these as well but would like to get my hands on one to get a closer look at it before buying one. I am not a fan of the fluted chamber though and while I've heard it's to help with extraction I don't understand why a manually operated rifle would need it but a semi does not.
 
I own one,

The chamber does not appear to be fluted on mine, and there are no marks left on brass.

Fun gun, nice build quality,

Be careful with aftermarket triggers, I have an Armalite 2 stage that works well, and I have heard the trigger tech works well, but both the Gisselle and AR gold I tried would not work reliably.



I have the national, and quite like it


It is like driving stick compared to automatic........ might be slower, but much more fun.
 
Camp Cook said:
Since I sold my OD green RA XCR-L with uppers in 223 & 6.8SPC I have been searching for a detachable mag non-semiauto replacement rifle in 223, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39 or 308.

I have looked at almost all available bolt action options Ruger Scout, Tikka Compact Tactical, Sako, Browning, Rem etc right down to the Mossberg MVP's but have not found anything that has made me say "that is the one".

I have just recently seen in the Calibre mag an ad for the Troy Defense PAR (pump action rifle) in 223, 300 Blackout, 308 and 338 Fed (I'm leaning towards the smaller 223) I've searched the net for reviews but have not seen any that appeased me enough to buy one yet.

If any one has any first hand knowledge or experiences with these rifles I would really appreciate any thoughts or info you can share with me.

Also can these rifle barrels be swapped 223 to 300 Blackout?

Thanks
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https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...f-your-Pimped-out-Troy-PAR?highlight=Troy+PAR

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...ction-Rifles-have-arrived!?highlight=Troy+PAR

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...r-Troy-PAR-Sporting-owners?highlight=Troy+PAR

many more threads on the very good Troy PAR and I have made videos on changing the barrel and trigger group.
 
fenceline said:
Any reason a barrel band type device couldn't be used to block off that port? Like a gas block that doesn't vent?
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I've read of guys putting a gas block on backwards to black clean the hole. Also heard of drilling and tapping for a set screw.

I'm assuming a 308 PAR would need an AR10 barrel and not an AR15 barrel. Not sure though. I recently purchased a Par in 308 and really like it so far. Would love a 260 Remington barrel for it but Troy only does 7-08 on the small end.
 
sawzall said:
I've read of guys putting a gas block on backwards to black clean the hole. Also heard of drilling and tapping for a set screw.

I'm assuming a 308 PAR would need an AR10 barrel and not an AR15 barrel. Not sure though. I recently purchased a Par in 308 and really like it so far. Would love a 260 Remington barrel for it but Troy only does 7-08 on the small end.
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Blurry pictures of a gas block installed backwards to close off my gas port. I initially tried a bandit clamp but found that it continually moved forward with repeated use of the pump action.

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I need to know more about these fluted chambers never heard of them before.

Can I reload the brass afterwards?

I reload 95% if not more of all ammo other than when I buy rimfire, bulk 223 or 7.62X39.
 
rb2 said:
Just wondering how much you like it? Thinkin bout ordering one. Thanks
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It's a well made firearm that lends itself for many standard AR upgrades. As usual most owners never leave them as they come from the factory, mine included. The action takes some getting use to as it requires a good ...firm.... pull and push to work the pump. It is an accurate rifle right out of the box and some chambers have the fluting as some do not. I have changed my barrel but never had any issues with the OEM chamber...........and yes you can reload the fired brass.
 
How hard is it to change the barrel to a better AR barrel? If I don't have that special barrel nut wrench is it doable another way without wrecking or marring the nut?
 
Then I have to ask what do you think of the folding adjustable stock on the 223 compared to the battle axe stock cause that axe is one fugly stock...
 
The first thing I changed on my .308 was the ugly (but lightweight and practical) Troy stock to a Magpul STR. The models without the folding stock have a standard milspec AR buffer tube and take AR stocks accordingly.

I really like mine. Shoots very well and the action works great, although much like a pump shotgun it needs to be pumped with some gusto, it doesn't appreciate being short-stroked. The .308 is a little on the heavy side, has good balance though. With a stock, foregrip, BUIS, and a couple extra mags I'm in it for roughly $1800 before optics. Worked fine out of the box.

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