I've been looking around for a couple weeks now for a .300WM; the first one I really noticed that wasn't too pricey was the AR30. I asked about it on a different forum, and didn't get as much info as I would have liked. However I did get this bit of info.....
"I have had both the .338LM and the .300WM in the AR-30.
IMVHO
First, I am not knocking the DURABILITY or the SOLIDNESS if you will of the AR-30, however since I have shot other .300WM and Military .300WM at that I would say compared to a STEYR SSG-04 I would pick the STEYR SSG-04 every time.
I believe the AR-30 to be a very very well built or Battle-field ready piece of equipment but it lacks refinement.
I have actually been somewhat involved on the evolution of the AR-30 platform from utilizing it to having a few personally. I have the privilege of living less than 20 minutes away from Camp Perry and have been able to deal directly with the designer and head or project engineer from armalite on assisting them with Ideas for improvement specifically on the bolt lock up and the bolt handle and angle.
I however still do not endorse them they are improving vastly in the last year and now 3 redesigns later it is better but out of the BOX does not match the refinement of the STEYR SSG-04.
I would state though that the AR-30 is accurate but again does not match the Steyr in accuracy I am a stickler on this you will easily get 1/2 MOA out of the AR-30 but will not get much better. The Steyr will shoot 2-3" at 800yrds consistently or as consistent as you can hold...
I do not wish to confuse you the AR-30 is a very nice platform that has been improved since its launch and will outshoot many other .300WM's and will have the Durability to do work for you for a long time but if you are looking for something that has is a little more refined and pleasing to shoot I would steer you to the SSG-04 it is hard to beat for the extra few dollars..."
It's hard to find much of a review, of either of these. I've found only enough threads on them in the forums that I can count on one hand, and usually these guns are only mentioned, not the main subject.
I'm looking for some experienced opinions on these guns, or if there are better options for the same price range, the few prices I have seen for these range from 1800-2300.
To answer the usual questions as well, it will be used for both target, and some hunting. I'm not too concerned about the weight of the gun, I don't mind carrying it around for a little bit until I find a nice place to shoot from.
I'm hoping to get a bit more information from here, than from the other places I have searched.
Thanks,
Dustin
"I have had both the .338LM and the .300WM in the AR-30.
IMVHO
First, I am not knocking the DURABILITY or the SOLIDNESS if you will of the AR-30, however since I have shot other .300WM and Military .300WM at that I would say compared to a STEYR SSG-04 I would pick the STEYR SSG-04 every time.
I believe the AR-30 to be a very very well built or Battle-field ready piece of equipment but it lacks refinement.
I have actually been somewhat involved on the evolution of the AR-30 platform from utilizing it to having a few personally. I have the privilege of living less than 20 minutes away from Camp Perry and have been able to deal directly with the designer and head or project engineer from armalite on assisting them with Ideas for improvement specifically on the bolt lock up and the bolt handle and angle.
I however still do not endorse them they are improving vastly in the last year and now 3 redesigns later it is better but out of the BOX does not match the refinement of the STEYR SSG-04.
I would state though that the AR-30 is accurate but again does not match the Steyr in accuracy I am a stickler on this you will easily get 1/2 MOA out of the AR-30 but will not get much better. The Steyr will shoot 2-3" at 800yrds consistently or as consistent as you can hold...
I do not wish to confuse you the AR-30 is a very nice platform that has been improved since its launch and will outshoot many other .300WM's and will have the Durability to do work for you for a long time but if you are looking for something that has is a little more refined and pleasing to shoot I would steer you to the SSG-04 it is hard to beat for the extra few dollars..."
It's hard to find much of a review, of either of these. I've found only enough threads on them in the forums that I can count on one hand, and usually these guns are only mentioned, not the main subject.
I'm looking for some experienced opinions on these guns, or if there are better options for the same price range, the few prices I have seen for these range from 1800-2300.
To answer the usual questions as well, it will be used for both target, and some hunting. I'm not too concerned about the weight of the gun, I don't mind carrying it around for a little bit until I find a nice place to shoot from.
I'm hoping to get a bit more information from here, than from the other places I have searched.
Thanks,
Dustin