The last rifle in our blaster cage match was the PSA. Palmetto State Armory is one of the largest companies on Earth for AR parts. They made their fortune by providing parts and kits at an affordable price. This also leads me to an important point. Many people are...
The M&P15T II is a modern sporting rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO that features premium enhancements including a full-length aluminum M-LOK handguard, flat-face trigger, Magpul CTR stock, M&P grip and ambidextrous controls—including the Radian Raptor-Lt charging handle. Additionally, this rifle has a free-float 16-inch barrel that features 5R Rifling...
POF-USA states that the Renegade Plus embodies everything a direct impingement AR-15 can be. Improvements that POF has made includes their roller cam pin, which ensures a smooth and reliable relationship with the upper receiver, and patented heat sink barrel nut. POF states that these upgrades exceed mere aesthetics...
The DDM4 V7 is a beautiful rifle offering an equally stunning performance. This AR-15 features M-LOK attachment technology with the Daniel Defense MFR 15.0 rail. It is built around a cold hammer-forged 16-inch barrel and has a DD improved flash suppressor to reduce flash signature. The V7 offers a...
Well, you guessed it: We saved “the best” for last. The winner of the Ballistic’s Best High-End AR-15 category is the Zev Core Elite Rifle from Zev Technologies. While all the rifles were close, the Core Elite rose to the top. The Zev Core Elite is a sexy, sleek...
Only 0.75 points behind, the Sig Sauer Tread lived up to its name as a good value, and for $1,399 you get a great AR-10 with a nice trigger, an ambidextrous safety, and upgraded grip and stock.
When it came to the .308s, they were all excellent rifles. The POF Rogue came in second and was an evaluator favorite for its light weight and lack of recoil, thanks to an effective muzzle brake.
Top honor in the .308 category went to the Rock River Arms BT3 Select Target rifle. It produced the best accuracy overall and had the highest-rated trigger, the Rock River Two Stage. Heavier than the other two .308 competitors, it was softer to shoot and controllable. Fit and finish...
Scoring consisted of Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Sights, Trigger Control, Recoil, Reloading Ease, Accuracy, Reliability and Value/Price Point. Three was the mean, so if it worked it was a three, if it scored higher or lower it either had an issue or excelled. Given the lack of iron sights these days,...
