The MK116 Pro from Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) came in seventh, bringing another great value for a piston-driven rifle. At $1,000, it costs several hundred dollars less than PWS’ MK2 models but uses the same proven long-stroke piston design. The controls are essentially mil-spec, but the gas system makes...
The FN SCAR 20S took sixth place, making it our top-finishing big bore. Its accuracy was solid, with groups in the 1- to 1.5-inch range. Even with the pinging flash suppressor, it remained soft to shoot as far as .308 rifles go. A couple of the evaluators liked the...
Coming in fifth place was the Patriot Ordnance Factory, or POF-USA, Wonder, with its sharp-looking Blue Titanium Cerakote finish on the receivers. Lightweight and relatively soft-shooting, the rifle was also very accurate and reliable. The flat trigger was excellent and felt great, and the ergonomics were typical of POF-USA—meaning...
A mere quarter of a point away was the Wilson Combat Ranger in .300 HAM’R. The rifle offered a bit more recoil than the other 5.56mms, but it also came with a flash suppressor, not a muzzle brake. And the Ranger’s accuracy was absolutely astounding. Having tested three different...
Sig Sauer’s M400 Tread was the real surprise, landing at third place. It’s an excellent value at $1,050, and all of the Tread-branded accessories are extremely affordable. The rifle is also lightweight and looks great for the price. The trigger was also nice for the price point, and we...
The Savage Arms MSR-15 Competition fell within a point of the winner. Built for the 3-Gun world, it’s light, accurate and, for me, felt like the softest-shooting rifle we tested. Proof Research provides the .223 Wylde barrel. Measuring 18 inches long, it is specifically made for Savage using a...
The first-place finisher was the hands-down favorite among the evaluators. With its carbon-fiber-wrapped Proof Research barrel, the Zev Technologies AR-15 Billet Rifle provided the best accuracy of the test rifles, with consistent 0.5- to 0.7-inch groups at 100 yards. The recoil was practically nonexistent while the muzzle blast was...
