Anyone own an ARES SCR ?

I'm also very curious about this rifle. I've seen a few for sale on GunBroker, but I don't know anyone who has fired one, let alone owns one.

My only thought about what's missing is this, if they make their own bolts, why not put a charging handle on the bolt, where it seems to belong?

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I'm not sure, but from what I read one of the design "features" of the gun was to make it compatible with any standard AR upper -- of course using their proprietary bolt. I did think about your question too, and I hope on subsequent models, they come out with that.

Also on my wish list, I hope that once they feel its been fully field tested in the retail market, they'll start selling the lower/bolt combo separately, I could think of some existing uppers that could balance nicely with that design.

I am very interested in getting one here in CT where standard AR15s are not allowed.

Pretty sure they take a standard AR upper. If so, I'll pretty much HAVE to get an SCR and then get an upper in .458 SOCOM. Not so that I can necessarily shoot .458 SOCOM, but just so that I can get some 10 round .458 SOCOM magazines. You know, the 30 round 5.56 mags are illegal here in CT. But if I were getting 10 round mags, I'm ok....

their trigger is a squashed AR trigger group, squashed vertically, as far as I can tell. It is proprietary.

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Having done more research, so far this is the only reason I don't own one. I've read the trigger is mediocre at best ("in excess of 10 pounds of pressure required to fire the gun"), and since its not a standard AR trigger one would have to work with what's there. While I've heard that any trigger can be improved, until I have actual confirmation from a gunsmith that they can make a clean breaking 3.5# trigger out of what's there, I won't get one. I've had enough time with bad triggers for one lifetime, I'm not going there anymore.

That said, for a rifle that is supposedly selling as fast as they can make them, I haven't heard/read many non-industry reviews of them.

Anyone out there own one?

So, generally, the advantages are...

AR style optics and mags in a relatively non-offensive, non-tacti-cool rifle.


Oh, I guess that's about it.

If I'm looking for a .223 with cheap hi-caps and versatile sighting options it seems like a pretty good set-up. Right until I note the lack of front sight mount that is. I like irons. Perhaps I missed something in that regard?

Todd.

One can buy just the lower which comes with a bolt carrier. I believe the lowers are $400. You then put any AR upper on it using your own bolt in their carrier. I need to sell off one of my ARs and buy one of these.

500$ and sold out on the homepage

TCB

Wondering about front sites...

I found this kinda sweet configuration.
Very clever and slim package.

I have one comment about Ares Armor and unfortunately it probably has nothing to do with this rifle!

I had a totally un-related issue with an Ares BCG for an AR-15, so I called their customer service.

Absolutely fantastic service!! I've never gotten better or faster service from any firearms-related company. I don't wish any problems on you, but IF you ever have one, don't feel bashful about calling them. Even though they're in CA and their guys sound a little more like surfers than gun guys, don't let it fool you! First class service!

Now, back to the regularly scheduled thread... sorry if I stole the topic for a second but I thought it was worth it.

RainDodger said:

I have one comment about Ares Armor and unfortunately it probably has nothing to do with this rifle!

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Ares Defense makes the Ares SCR rifle mentioned in the original post. Ares Armor is not the same company and is more known for their 80% lower receivers.

Ah! Thanks for the correction and sorry to point the thread off into never-never land.

"Very clever and slim package."
But too limiting. Forget that lil 5 rounder, and slap on a 50-round AR57 upper! I recall someone around here did this, and it looked seriously practical (and awesome). Get an Ash/Evil Dead shotgun scabbard and keep it on your back

TCB

There was a market, and they were smart enough to jump on the opportunity. It's different, kinda ugly, but unique in a way. As if a traditional hunting rifle mated with an AR to conceive this. Supply and demand will determine this rifle's fate as it does with everything else