What are your thoughts on BCL SRV2 Grizzly .308?

[iceman106]

Price is definitely on my budget range but just really uneasy because of other stories I've heard from Siberian 5.56. (see: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NTvdK9qPpYfhOWe48IgjmVI2TgE0If6l/view)

I'm trying to get into long(er) range shooting and this might scratch my itch perfectly.

Anyone have their hands on it yet or what are your thoughts on it?

 

[Deathrawt]

I’m hoping it is decent as I would like to get one eventually

 

[scianna54]

Similar posts over and over again.

 

[iceman106]

Similar posts over and over again.

Then move along?

 

[Suther]

It's BCL. I'll let others be the beta testers, because they clearly don't do much in house testing before releasing stuff...

I'm hopeful, but not optimistic given their track record...

 

[iceman106]

It's BCL. I'll let others be the beta testers, because they clearly don't do much in house testing before releasing stuff...

I'm hopeful, but not optimistic given their track record...

Me neither, but heard Siberian is doing better with some folks. Then this is .308 so we do need first "beta testers" to see how it goes... At least price is very reasonable for .308 semi.

 

[scianna54]

Then move along?

You think there will magically be new answers?

 

[Gatehouse]

Is this .308 rifles available currently?

 

[iceman106]

You think there will magically be new answers?

No, I'm not looking for answers, it's to talk about a popular subject. You know, like what a forum is for.

Is this .308 rifles available currently?

Was told ETA 1-2 weeks, and it has been 2 weeks.

 

[scianna54]

When you read the thread about the BCL Siberian owner shooting 2,000 rounds without problems, you get closer to the truth of the reliability of the rifle than some hillbilly from Prince George throwing it into the mud and filling up the chamber with little rocks. Don't you think so?

Personally I prefer a 556/223 to a 7.62x51/308, cheaper ammo and less recoil.

 

[iceman106]

When you read the thread about the BCL Siberian owner shooting 2,000 rounds without problems, you get closer to the truth of the reliability of the rifle than some hillbilly from Prince George throwing it into the mud and filling up the chamber with little rocks. Don't you think so?

Personally I prefer a 556/223 to a 7.62x51/308, cheaper ammo and less recoil.

I agree that some cases are probably from poor handling/unrealistic torture test but there's still plenty of reliability issue and catastrophic failures reported from reputable/knowledgeable people. (Still better than Kodiak)

I do have a 5.56 semi that happily takes PMC M193 to 1-1.5 MOA, but would be nice to see .308 black rifle in $2k range and many would agree with me.

 

[scianna54]

I agree that some cases are probably from poor handling/unrealistic torture test but there's still plenty of reliability issue and catastrophic failures reported from reputable/knowledgeable people. (Still better than Kodiak)

I do have a 5.56 semi that happily takes PMC M193 to 1-1.5 MOA, but would be nice to see .308 black rifle in $2k range and many would agree with me.

I still remember the time when a 308 semi automatic was $500 to 700, so $2K is quite a lot in my opinion. Of course that was 12/14 years ago.

To be honest, I would wait a little bit for first reviews, then order one from theammosource on one of their sales which is usually 15 % off and free shipping. Should be able to get that thing for $1,500 plus tax.

 

[iceman106]

I still remember the time when a 308 semi automatic was $500 to 700, so $2K is quite a lot in my opinion. Of course that was 12/14 years ago.

To be honest, I would wait a little bit for first reviews, then order one from theammosource on one of their sales which is usually 15 % off and free shipping. Should be able to get that thing for $1,500 plus tax.

$2K is the new $800.

 

[mrsmitty]

I’ll wait on the reviews from other beta testers before I would even go near the thing. If a year from now the rifle has been deemed reliable I’ll pick one up.

 

[cptseawolf]

The suppliers ability to count weeks seems to be rather off. Lol

 

[JL1138]

Well, with BCL you cant take anything they say at face value.

 

[Worst shot in the north]

I really ain’t expecting it to do great but I’m hoping I’m wrong. Definitely not a gun I’d line up to be first buyer.

 

[45ACPKING]

personally I'd rather spend twice as much and get something with a proven track record.

 

[Paul_T]

personally I'd rather spend twice as much and get something with a proven track record.

^^^ exactly

Based on the poor quality and QC of an AR lower I got from BCL I wouldn't be spending any large amount of money for their stuff.

 

[Shazam]

This is an interesting looking rifle. Essentially a beefed up AR180 platform for the 7.62N / 308. With the SR25 mag (and legal XCRM mags at 10 rounds).

Similar to the Crusader CRUX308 at a better price (under 2K). A side by side comparison of these two would be ideal.

However BCL is doing well at pricing this at $1899.00. Worst case is sending it back for warranty repairs. 7.62N Black Rifle. Shouldn’t this be in the “Battle Rifle” section?