Primary Weapons Systems’ MK-1 Pro took top honor in the .223 category and outscored every other rifle tested. It was a close contest this year, but all testers were in complete agreement on the superiority of the MK-1 Pro. The rifle boasts excellent accuracy, flawless reliability, smooth operation and great value for your money. Its long-stroke piston allows for operation in harsh conditions with less recoil than most and is reminiscent of a modified AK operating system. The trigger is clean, crisp and capable, contributing to groups around 1 inch at 100 yards, and it’s a solid value. Our evaluators were all impressed by how much you get in the MK-1 Pro for its $996 MSRP, and exceptional value for your money was a recurring theme throughout testing, the exact opposite of last year.
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