Jason_W
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I've been heavily researching my options for compact .308 cal rifles with iron sights. Most of these are labelled "scout" by their manufacturers.
Inevitably, in the comments section of various articles, numerous people engage in what can only be described as rage-shrieking when they learn that a manufacturer has designed a rifle to take a magazine that isn't an AR magazine.
It stands to reason that not every rifle design, particularly bolt actions, can be designed to reliably operate with an AR mag. Yes, Mossberg did it with the MVP, but it required adding a fragile looking tab to the bolt and from what I've seen and read, the MVP action is like sandpaper dragging on emery board.
If you want a rifle that takes a ubiquitous magazine, there are options for you. But why react to a proprietary magazine with the same level of personal offense you'd have if the CEO of a gun maker let his dog poop on your lawn?
Sometimes, I think the average gun consumer just expects too much.
Gun consumer: Wow, this rifle is great. MOA accuracy, reliability, great customer support from the manufacturer . . . Say, does it take AR mags?
Gun manufacturer: I'm afraid not.
Gun consumer: DIE IN A FIRE, SCUM!!
Yes, there's some hyperbole there, but hyperbole to underscore a point.
Inevitably, in the comments section of various articles, numerous people engage in what can only be described as rage-shrieking when they learn that a manufacturer has designed a rifle to take a magazine that isn't an AR magazine.
It stands to reason that not every rifle design, particularly bolt actions, can be designed to reliably operate with an AR mag. Yes, Mossberg did it with the MVP, but it required adding a fragile looking tab to the bolt and from what I've seen and read, the MVP action is like sandpaper dragging on emery board.
If you want a rifle that takes a ubiquitous magazine, there are options for you. But why react to a proprietary magazine with the same level of personal offense you'd have if the CEO of a gun maker let his dog poop on your lawn?
Sometimes, I think the average gun consumer just expects too much.
Gun consumer: Wow, this rifle is great. MOA accuracy, reliability, great customer support from the manufacturer . . . Say, does it take AR mags?
Gun manufacturer: I'm afraid not.
Gun consumer: DIE IN A FIRE, SCUM!!
Yes, there's some hyperbole there, but hyperbole to underscore a point.