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Posted: 7/22/2018 12:24:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drjaydvm:
I added some rail mounted quick connects to add a sling. The one on the top rail allows use of the sling with the stock folded. The port cover is one of Jimmy’s prototypes. The Steiner light fits perfectly, I’m guessing it was designed for the ARX since they are sister companies. The combo of Troy micros and TA44 is perfect for this rifle, it’s not accurate enough to justify any more magnification. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drjaydvm:
I added some rail mounted quick connects to add a sling. The one on the top rail allows use of the sling with the stock folded. The port cover is one of Jimmy’s prototypes. The Steiner light fits perfectly, I’m guessing it was designed for the ARX since they are sister companies. The combo of Troy micros and TA44 is perfect for this rifle, it’s not accurate enough to justify any more magnification. Your rifle looks great, and that prototype looks great as well. I wonder if he would consider cutting a slot in the cover so that people can leave the charging handle on the left side if they so choose. I'll be honest I'm in the camp of people who on ethical pro 2A grounds don't support Troy and don't support Troy products, but your gun does look great! Originally Posted By vellnueve: No, just bought the rail. |
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Posted: 7/22/2018 12:49:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By precisionphilosophy: ... Your rifle looks great, and that prototype looks great as well. I wonder if he would consider cutting a slot in the cover so that people can leave the charging handle on the left side if they so choose. |
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Posted: 7/22/2018 6:01:50 PM EDT
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Subjectively the rifle does not seem as accurate as my other rifles. Groups really open up at 100m or greater. I usually shoot off a bag, with the 1.5x trijicon. I’ve shot all sorts of ammo through it- 55gr, 62/64gr, and 69gr with similar results. I’m sure there is something it likes best. My first rifle had Troy sights and and vertical grip so I’ve stayed with them for simplicity sake.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2018 10:28:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drjaydvm:
Subjectively the rifle does not seem as accurate as my other rifles. Groups really open up at 100m or greater. I usually shoot off a bag, with the 1.5x trijicon. I’ve shot all sorts of ammo through it- 55gr, 62/64gr, and 69gr with similar results. I’m sure there is something it likes best. My first rifle had Troy sights and and vertical grip so I’ve stayed with them for simplicity sake. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drjaydvm:
Subjectively the rifle does not seem as accurate as my other rifles. Groups really open up at 100m or greater. I usually shoot off a bag, with the 1.5x trijicon. I’ve shot all sorts of ammo through it- 55gr, 62/64gr, and 69gr with similar results. I’m sure there is something it likes best. My first rifle had Troy sights and and vertical grip so I’ve stayed with them for simplicity sake. Originally Posted By LOS:
A [horizontal] opening on the EPC to accommodate charge handle reciprocation/function would create an avenue for suppressor blowback escape. It could be a relatively small slot considering the size of the charging handle. |
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Posted: 7/22/2018 11:09:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By precisionphilosophy: I'm going to be sledding mine tomorrow with some American Eagle 55 grain, PPU 75 grain, and some others. Yes but it still would mitigate the blowback a bit more than if it wasn't there at all. It could be a relatively small slot considering the size of the charging handle. Blowback bad. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2018 2:57:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LOS:
The slot (width) needed for the charge handle would be small but the length of the opening/channel would have to be long enough to allow full reciprocating function of the CH, which is directly inline with the ejection port. This feature would defeat the sole purpose of using the EPC with a suppressor. It’s very foreseeable that a stream of blowback would escape from the charge handle opening/channel directly toward the face of the operator. Blowback bad. |
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Posted: 7/23/2018 7:12:11 AM EDT
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I tested several prototype EPCs for Jimmy. Any point where the cover isn't firmly sealed to the side of the rifle leaks significant gas, the trick is to direct the gas away from the shooter. A hole in the cover for the charging handle would let out too much gas directly into the shooter's face.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2018 9:20:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drjaydvm:
I tested several prototype EPCs for Jimmy. Any point where the cover isn't firmly sealed to the side of the rifle leaks significant gas, the trick is to direct the gas away from the shooter. A hole in the cover for the charging handle would let out too much gas directly into the shooter's face. Cheers! |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/23/2018 9:26:04 AM EDT
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Is the maker selling these covers or are they still in testing phase?
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Posted: 7/23/2018 10:06:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LOS]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By precisionphilosophy: .. Would it be more or less gas than if the EPC weren't there at all?. |
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Posted: 7/23/2018 11:28:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By precisionphilosophy: Would it be more or less gas than if the EPC weren't there at all? My point is simply that there is a spectrum, the most gas to the face is when the EPC isn't there at all. The least gas is when the EPC is firmly in place without any slots of openings. A sort of middle ground might be available with a small slot for the charging handle that results in more gas as compared to the EPC firmly in place without any slotting, but less gas as compared to the control (no EPC at all). Cheers! So when he's done, I'll buy two, then cut a slot in one to have the option! :-p |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2018 1:28:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NightOwl: He is a perfectionist and wants to make the product as good as it can be for it's role. So when he's done, I'll buy two, then cut a slot in one to have the option! :-p |
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Posted: 7/24/2018 12:37:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NightOwl:
.. He is a perfectionist ... |
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Posted: 7/24/2018 9:44:51 PM EDT
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So after a 9 week wait, finally got got the order shipped email from brownell's on the stupid $160 barrel guide group. Which is weird, since its still out of stock. But whatever, maybe they sent a whole barrel instead.
Another week for the mail to show up with it. Waiting sucks... Course I get to start the form 1 wait on a krink in the next week or so. That wait will suck even more. :( |
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Posted: 7/24/2018 10:48:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mattgunguy:
So after a 9 week wait, finally got got the order shipped email from brownell's on the stupid $160 barrel guide group. Which is weird, since its still out of stock. But whatever, maybe they sent a whole barrel instead. Another week for the mail to show up with it. Waiting sucks... Course I get to start the form 1 wait on a krink in the next week or so. That wait will suck even more. :( |
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USA
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Posted: 7/27/2018 7:42:49 AM EDT
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What products are people using to color the ARX?
Non- Bake-on finishes? What product matches factory Beretta FDE on the ARX - Magpul FDE is definitely a lighter color - the Factory Beretta FDE on the ARX is more Brown/Yellowish |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 7:59:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cherenkov:
What products are people using to color the ARX? Non- Bake-on finishes? What product matches factory Beretta FDE on the ARX - Magpul FDE is definitely a lighter color - the Factory Beretta FDE on the ARX is more Brown/Yellowish |
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USA
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Posted: 7/27/2018 9:57:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgwlower: The beretta FDE is actually close to the new MCT that magpul is putting out. Its more of a coyote color than fde. Its actually the same color as the bushmaster ACR fde. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 10:19:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LOS]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgwlower:
The beretta FDE is actually close to the new MCT that magpul is putting out. Its more of a coyote color than fde. Its actually the same color as the bushmaster ACR fde. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgwlower:
Originally Posted By cherenkov:
What products are people using to color the ARX? Non- Bake-on finishes? What product matches factory Beretta FDE on the ARX - Magpul FDE is definitely a lighter color - the Factory Beretta FDE on the ARX is more Brown/Yellowish Postscript: I was under the impression that the FDE color used on the ARX was proprietary. I’ve never been able to find a perfect match. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 3:05:23 PM EDT
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I like reposting this pic. 
The RVG is obviously Magpul FDE and much lighter in color. |
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Posted: 7/27/2018 5:50:48 PM EDT
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Love it when the mail shows up early.
So, something I found interesting. This thing has two gas ports. And the gas block is slip on rather than press fit. Push out the big roll pin on bottom & the whole thing comes off with just hand pressure. 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2018 7:14:25 PM EDT
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I guess Botach has the ARX-200 in stock (LE only though). > http://berettaforum.net/vb/showthread.php?t=129723&page=3
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USA
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Posted: 7/27/2018 11:23:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Master_Blaster]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556Cliff:
I guess Botach has the ARX-200 in stock (LE only though). > http://berettaforum.net/vb/showthread.php?t=129723&page=3 |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/28/2018 10:19:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: The only thing getting in the way of stateside production of a -200 is Beretta. You'd think someone would notice that FN sells every overpriced SCAR 17 it makes. Isn't that what they do with the SCAR? |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 12:04:58 PM EDT
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Mmmm...wonder if that stock is compatible. Me likey.
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Posted: 7/28/2018 1:52:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: The only thing getting in the way of stateside production of a -200 is Beretta. You'd think someone would notice that FN sells every overpriced SCAR 17 it makes. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 2:14:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve:
No, it's the masses who won't buy it because it's not an AR. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve:
Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: The only thing getting in the way of stateside production of a -200 is Beretta. You'd think someone would notice that FN sells every overpriced SCAR 17 it makes. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/28/2018 3:43:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve:
No, it's the masses who won't buy it because it's not an AR. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve:
Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: The only thing getting in the way of stateside production of a -200 is Beretta. You'd think someone would notice that FN sells every overpriced SCAR 17 it makes. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 3:56:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: Doesn't seem to be hurting -17 sales at all, even despite raising the price recently. Even the proprietary mags are expensive. Meanwhile, the ARX200 has an SR25 mag adapter... |
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USA
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Posted: 7/28/2018 11:00:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Master_Blaster]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: People want the SCAR because of its association with SOCOM etc. I bought 2 -160's, because 2=1, 1=none. Also, why not? I'd do the same if this pony rode in to town. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/29/2018 6:06:16 AM EDT
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Is anyone aware of any Italian military accessories that would go with the ARX?
-Mil Surplus Mag Pouches? -Military cleaning kits, -Italian bayonets (if they exist)? |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 11:40:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Master_Blaster: If it performs, & is priced competitively, bet it it would steal some market share. The MCX seems to be successful, even though SIG redesigns the gun every year. The ARX100 just never caught that momentum and even at a much lower price than the SIG and none of the recall problems or whatnot, it's still barely known. Just too different from the AR15 I guess. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 4:53:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Frost7]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NightOwl:
The FN's aren't priced competitively, their success has nothing to do with pricing. I imagine FN throttles deliveries just to make sure you can't find one when you start looking... The MCX seems to be successful, even though SIG redesigns the gun every year. The ARX100 just never caught that momentum and even at a much lower price than the SIG and none of the recall problems or whatnot, it's still barely known. Just too different from the AR15 I guess. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NightOwl:
Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: If it performs, & is priced competitively, bet it it would steal some market share. The MCX seems to be successful, even though SIG redesigns the gun every year. The ARX100 just never caught that momentum and even at a much lower price than the SIG and none of the recall problems or whatnot, it's still barely known. Just too different from the AR15 I guess. ARX-100's been on the market, what, 3.5 years now? I still take it to the range and no one knows what it is, and when I tell them, they've never heard of it (but usually want to know more). Originally Posted By cherenkov:
Is anyone aware of any Italian military accessories that would go with the ARX? -Mil Surplus Mag Pouches? -Military cleaning kits, -Italian bayonets (if they exist)? For BUIS, Italian .mil accurate BUIS are the LPA MAS7/T-MAS 7 BUIS set. Have to be imported, but can usually be found from custom 1911-maker Fusion Firearms on the Amazon Marketplace or eBay and that'll save you the trouble of importing. The military bipod B&T makes for Beretta is also available for the civilian market in Italy and thus can be imported from Brignoli Silvio. Takes about 3 weeks to get it here from Italy, but it's the correct item. I could not find a US supplier anywhere so just sprang for the cost of importing. The .mil accurate bayonet is the Extrema Ratio Fulcrum. You can't attach it to an ARX-100 though as we lack the bayonet lug, so it'd just be for show. Be ready for sticker shock, the bayonet version of the Fulcrum is almost half the price of the rifle. Either Extrema Ratio cuts the Italian .mil a really good deal, or Italians are mighty proud of their bayonets. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/29/2018 9:03:22 PM EDT
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Picked one up at Academy today for $799. I had gone to Academy twice with the intent on buying it but was able to resist the urge. Todsy, I went hrough with it.
Anyone know anyplace that has the rail accessory for the front handguard? Beretta and Brownells appear to be out of them. |
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Posted: 7/29/2018 9:34:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By funkeruski:
Picked one up at Academy today for $799. I had gone to Academy twice with the intent on buying it but was able to resist the urge. Todsy, I went hrough with it. Anyone know anyplace that has the rail accessory for the front handguard? Beretta and Brownells appear to be out of them. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/2/2018 6:50:59 PM EDT
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Has anybody checked in with Beretta recently to see if their is an update on caliber conversions availability timelines?
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Posted: 8/2/2018 6:56:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KnightofTheOldeCode:
Has anybody checked in with Beretta recently to see if their is an update on caliber conversions availability timelines? |
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Posted: 8/2/2018 9:40:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KnightofTheOldeCode:
Has anybody checked in with Beretta recently to see if their is an update on caliber conversions availability timelines? |
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USA
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Posted: 8/3/2018 9:10:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgwlower:
It's dead Jim. The aftermarket barrel industry has expanded greatly in the last decade or so, here is hoping for someone to make 300 blackout or different barrel lengths. |
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Posted: 8/3/2018 11:11:38 AM EDT
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I would love to run this with a Grendel barrel.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2018 3:59:19 AM EDT
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Yeah 300blk conversion kit would be sweet.
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Posted: 8/4/2018 7:29:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: glklvr]
[#42]
Hate that they aren't coming out with conversions, but the startup in Gallitin has given them other priorities.
300BLK is a new barrel. 6.5G is a barrel and bolt. The 7.62x39 conversion.already exists. Takes AK mags. https://www.all4shooters.com/en/mobile/Shooting/pro-zone/Beretta-ARX160-assault-rifle/?p=1 |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2018 11:50:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glklvr:
Hate that they aren't coming out with conversions, but the startup in Gallitin has given them other priorities. 300BLK is a new barrel. 6.5G is a barrel and bolt. The 7.62x39 conversion.already exists. Takes AK mags. https://www.all4shooters.com/en/mobile/Shooting/pro-zone/Beretta-ARX160-assault-rifle/?p=1 Really more of a cool oddity, but if the round did catch on... |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2018 6:34:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By funkeruski:
Picked one up at Academy today for $799. I had gone to Academy twice with the intent on buying it but was able to resist the urge. Todsy, I went hrough with it. Anyone know anyplace that has the rail accessory for the front handguard? Beretta and Brownells appear to be out of them. I was at my local academy & they were marked $880. I'll buy one at $799. |
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Posted: 8/5/2018 10:30:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SemperGumbi]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HellioN: Was it on sale at $799? I was at my local academy & they were marked $880. I'll buy one at $799. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/6/2018 5:19:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By E4W: I went by my local store and they were on sale at $799 - first time they have been that cheap since Christmas I think. 
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ND, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2018 8:08:56 PM EDT
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I just got back from a 2 day tactical shooting course where I put 650 rounds through my ARX. Yuck. The trigger is always bad, no surprise there. But a little ways in, the (small amount of) burnt powder made it terrible. Controls are still and not placed well. Bolt release in particular.
It's a great gun for showing off to your friends, and I'm glad I have it. But from now on I'm practicing with my AR15. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/7/2018 8:52:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Parliament:
I just got back from a 2 day tactical shooting course where I put 650 rounds through my ARX. Yuck. The trigger is always bad, no surprise there. But a little ways in, the (small amount of) burnt powder made it terrible. Controls are still and not placed well. Bolt release in particular. [color=#cc0000]It's a great gun for showing off to your friends, and I'm glad I have it. But from now on I'm practicing with my AR15. 
Funny - I have the same feeling. I do like owning it. It does have some shortcomings - so did early AR15s - I really want my Beretta selector to be smoother and yes the Bolt release is not as intuitive as AR15 (or solid feeling). |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2018 9:01:24 PM EDT
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If you are used to an AR15 type bolt catch it will be hard to break that habit. If not, then the ARX bolt catch is superior... Same as the XCR and ACR.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2018 11:30:19 PM EDT
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What spare parts do I need to obtain to keep my ARX 100 running for the long term?
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