Straight Pull Ar15 options

[Heym SR20]

Having shot a few and my observations of fellow club members who have AR15 straight pull conversions, and for that matter SLR conversions is that they are bloody expensive for something that is really not that functional and reliable.

If you want a good reliable tactical style rifle buy one of the many chassis type bolt action rifles now on the market, or indeed a properly designed straight pull such as the steel action in a chassis stock.

The Henry lever action with box mag in 223 may also be worth a look. Getting good reviews in the US, not sure if imported into UK.

 

[long_range_rob]

I’ve had an SGC Speedmaster before, 20” heavy fluted barrel. Extremely accurate to 600 with Berger 73gn but I was never happy wandering around fields with it for foxing. The AR has a very well known profile and as my foxing overlooks Gatwick I decided discression was the better part of valour and replaced it with a Sako 75 6mm PPC

 

[LJT]

I thought Fat Bob (SGC) died recently?

I have a SGC straight pull chambered in 5.56, with full uncut upper. It’s just used for plinking, but currently looking for parts to convert it to an M16a1, I even have an original upper lol

Bob from Southern Gun passed away a few months ago. All his guns, spares and machinery were sold to someone else as part of the estate sale.

 

[bowji john]

Bob was a gent

I had one of his .223 straight pulls

A great gun but was uncomfortable ponsing about the woods looking like a Walt

Once got a patch stuck in the barrel and, as I had no cleaning rod at the time, tried to clear it with the thin end of fishing rod

That broke !

Took it back to Bob with half my garden shed stuck down the barrel

Other than with a gentle raise of the eyebrows he sorted it without fuss or criticism

J

 

[Heym SR20]

Having shot a few and my observations of fellow club members who have AR15 straight pull conversions, and for that matter SLR conversions is that they are bloody expensive for something that is really not that functional and reliable.

If you want a good reliable tactical style rifle buy one of the many chassis type bolt action rifles now on the market, or indeed a properly designed straight pull such as the steel action in a chassis stock.

The Henry lever action with box mag in 223 may also be worth a look. Getting good reviews in the US, not sure if imported into UK.

Have a look at this - i suspect far more fun than a semi auto modified to be a straight pull.

 

[Ceres]

I’ve got a Figure Eleven AR-15 on order after having a go with one at Bisley. At the risk of sounding like their own marketing department, the extractions were incredibly smooth, and they’ll put together a package for you with your choice of lowers, optics, etc if you want.

 

[1000kilograhams]

I can also vouch for the Schmeissers, they've got a fair heritage and I've shot their .223 and 9mm.

I'd still go for an LMT if I was pushing the boat out purely for the legitimate MIL background, but you can't go wrong really.

Lots of folks at one of my local target clubs seem very happy with their Southern Guns.

That Valkyrie fella building with Aero parts sounds very interesting though, I'll have to check that out myself, cheers AM_Lillycombe

 

[1000kilograhams]

Double post, sorry

 

[MidlandsPaperPuncher]

I can also vouch for the Schmeissers, they've got a fair heritage and I've shot their .223 and 9mm.

I'd still go for an LMT if I was pushing the boat out purely for the legitimate MIL background, but you can't go wrong really.

Lots of folks at one of my local target clubs seem very happy with their Southern Guns.

That Valkyrie fella building with Aero parts sounds very interesting though, I'll have to check that out myself, cheers AM_Lillycombe

Aero have just folded in the US so I wouldn't count on that happening for much longer sadly.

Dave at Valkyrie makes great rifles, but they aren't cheap!

 

[1000kilograhams]

Damn, I hadn't heard that yet and that's a bit of a shame. I know some of their rifles had a few little questions marks over them but it seemed like they slotted in nicely just above the really cheap stuff like PSA and similar. Some of their AR10 style rifles looked nice.

Doesn't matter too much to us here in the UK I guess, but it's always a shame to hear of good companies, or even just companies who are making an effort, going through the ringer.