Our next contestant was the Daniel Defense MK18 RIII, a SBR with a 10.3-inch barrel. This rifle is a SOCOM-inspired blaster and is absolutely feature rich. It is part of a new line that is primarily focused on a new and enhanced lower. This new design is completely ambidextrous....
When the last calculation was complete the scores showed this year’s winner was the Blackout Defense Quantum Mark 2, with Daniel Defense MK18 RIII a close second (just a half-point away). The Blackout Defense rifle hit the trifecta of performance, price and value. It was my favorite rifle this...
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...
The accuracy of Wilson Combat’s Ranger rifle was beyond impressive as it was literally placing round on top of round. It was not only accurate, but powerful as well. The Ranger boasts Wilson Combat’s exclusive lightweight billet receiver set and the Ranger profile match-grade, tapered barrel, which creates 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...
DoubleStar’s STAR10-BX was the only .260 Remington rifle we tested. DoubleStar is known for its in-house construction and innovation, and this rifle is no exception. Evaluators liked how comfortable it was to shoot, with very little recoil using the Bullseye muzzle brake. Its accuracy and reliability were solid with...
The Barrett REC10 was the only other .308 we tested. Built for rugged use in any environment, it remains light while offering a strong feature set. It came with iron sights, and the controls are completely ambidextrous. The rifle features an ALG Defense QMS trigger group, operates on a...
Springfield Armory’s Saint line has been incredibly popular, and the Victor offers solid performance and enhanced features at a reasonable price. The Saint Victor was also one of only two test rifles to come with iron sights. It has simple controls and a smooth handguard with plenty of M-LOK...
