[columns][column size=”1/2″]With the release of the Teaser Trailer mid-December 2016, people have been speculating as to what the MSR really is? From the teaser it appeared to be Savage’s entry to the AR Market. Savage has been in the firearms business for over 100 years. With that being said, Savage has never been into the AR Market but known more for their bolt guns and shotguns. But hey, it’s 2017 and if Springfield Armory can get into the AR game late, why not Savage Arms.[/column]
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So what makes this AR different than the rest? In the Teaser video it showed a side-charging handle, M-Lok handguard/rail, and appeared that the rifle is made of billet. But what is the MSR really?
The MSR is coming in two different styles: MSR15 (Patrol and Recon) and MSR10 (Hunter and Long Range).
MSR15 Patrol:
- Mil-spec upper and lower receiver
- 16.125″ Melonite QPQ finish 223 Wylde with 5R rifling for use with 223 Rem. or 5.56x45mm
- 223 Wylde target chamber for use with 223 Rem. or 5.56x45mm
- Mil-spec trigger
- Mid-length gas system
- BLACKHAWK! KNOXX® AR Pistol Grip and AXIOM™ Carbine Stock
- Custom A-frame gas block front sight (A2 Style)
- BLACKHAWK! flip-up sights
- Length: 32.5” – 35.75
- Weight: 6.5lbs unloaded
- MSRP: $852
MSR15 Recon:
- Custom forged lower receiver for unique look
- 16.125″ Melonite QPQ finish 223 Wylde with 5R rifling for use with 223 Rem. or 5.56x45mm
- BLACKHAWK! AR Blaze trigger
- Mid-length gas system
- Free-float M-LOK® handguard
- BLACKHAWK! KNOXX® AR Pistol Grip and AXIOM™ Carbine Stock
- BLACKHAWK! flip-up sights
- Length: 33.5” – 36.75
- Weight: 7lbs unloaded
- MSRP: $999
MSR10 Hunter:
- 308 Win. (1:10″ Twist 5R Barrel) and 6.5 Creedmoor (1:8″ Twist 5R Barrel)
- Compact AR-10 design
- 16.125″ fluted barrel with Melonite QPQ finish (308 Win); 18″ barrel with Melonite QPQ finish for 6.5 Creedmoor
- 7.8 pounds, 308 Win.; 8.0 pounds, 6.5 Creedmoor
- Custom forged upper/lower for unique look and compact size
- Free-float M-LOK® handguard
- BLACKHAWK! KNOXX® AR Pistol Grip and AXIOM™ Carbine Stock
- BLACKHAWK! AR Blaze trigger
- Length: 39″ 308 Win; 41″ 6.5 Creedmoor
- MSRP: $1,481
MSR10 Long Range:
- 20″ 308 Win. Barrel (1:10-inch 5R) and 22″ 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel (1:8-inch 5R)
- Compact AR-10 design
- Fluted heavy barrel with Melonite QPQ finish
- Custom forged upper/lower for unique look and compact size
- Non-reciprocating side charging handle
- Free-float M-LOK® handguard
- Magpul® PRS Gen3 buttstock
- BLACKHAWK! AR Blaze two-stage target trigger
- Length: 41.625″ 308 Win; 43.625″ 6.5 Creedmoor
- Weight: 9.75lbs 308 Win; 10lbs 6.5 Creedmoor
- MSRP: $2,284
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I really like the overall fit and finish of these rifles. I liked the weight and the price point for the Patrol. It is right in line with the other higher end AR’s out there like the SAINT, Bushmasters, Colt, etc. And I really like the fact that Savage is getting on board with the 6.5 Creedmoor round. Smith and Wesson came out last year with 6.5 Creedmoor round in their AR10 platform. I am excited to see how these AR’s will pan out against the rest of the market. But with Savage being known for their quality products, I’m sure this rifle they will not disappoint.
As always, ya’ll be good and be safe!