[Aussie Arms]

Mr. Robinson,

Question for you Sir. Have you produced a prototype of the 7.62 x 55 and if so how does it stack up? Is it more like shooting a FAL or an AR10. I am very interested in the production of this rifle as it is my very favorite caliber.

One more question. What calibers are envisaged for the XCR Heavy? Thank you for your participation.

Roy

 

[Sloan441]

I hope it's not like shooting an SR25. I want the rifle to actually work.

Actually, I'm hoping for HK reliability and accuracy, but with ergonomics more appropriate to a human and not an ape.

 

[Juicespeare1]

This was posted in Arfcom yesterday by someone. I don't know if it is true.

"This may be old news but it was new to me. I emailed RA to ask if the XCR-m was going to use DPMS mags. Alex emailed me back saying DPMS mags were going to be used and that they may also make a lower that will take AR10 mags. He said release was still early 2008."

So ... with that in mind, looks like the .308 version of the XCR, XCR-M, is indeed being planned.

Let's hope so.

 

[Aussie Arms]

This is indeed good news. If we could onlt get Alex R. on here to maybe confirm this posting I would be a happy man.

What magazines do you guys think would be better suited considering the reciever may follow the same line as the XCR-Light???

 

[Juicespeare1]

I'd say DMPS/KAC, some say G3, some say FAL.

If hi-cap mags cheaper than the DPMS/KAC ones can be made to work reliably, then I'd be all for that.

But, I've had no issues with my DPMS/KAC magazines. Some folks have had feed issues, or issues with deep scratches on the spent brass. These issues can be resolved easily with sandpaper or a small file in the right places on the mag body.

The FAL mags have presented issues for AR's in .308/7.62 as shown by the Bushmasters and the soon to be released RRA model. But, maybe RA could solve these issues.

 

[ny32182]

How did it suddenly go from the XCR Heavy to "medium"?

Are we expecting a .50cal version down the line or something?

 

[Kainam]

How did it suddenly go from the XCR Heavy to "medium"?

Are we expecting a .50cal version down the line or something?

http://www.robarm.com/XCR_FAQ_Answers.htm#Will_there_be_an_XCR_in_.308

Will there be an XCR in .308?
We designed .308 Model which we have named the XCR Medium (XCR-M). We do not have a date for this rifle but we estimate that it will be available in early 2008.

 

[admin]

Are we expecting a .50cal version down the line or something?

That would be my guess as well. An XCR sniper rifle?

 

[ny32182]

Well, my .50 cal comment was mostly sarcastic... I can't imagine them trying to chamber one in anything bigger than .308. But that is interesting that they are now calling it the "medium".

 

[admin]

Well, my .50 cal comment was mostly sarcastic... I can't imagine them trying to chamber one in anything bigger than .308. But that is interesting that they are now calling it the "medium".

I think they have always called it Medium. It was my mistake to call the section Heavy.

 

[ny32182]

I do seem to remember the "heavy" terminology from over a year ago. Could have been the FN SCAR's "L" and "H" models I guess.

 

[sterling99]

I think that might have been my mistake. In addition I think I got the terminology from the SCAR. Sorry about that. However, I would like to see an XCR .50

 

[overrun]

Juicespeare 1,

I posted that info on ARFCOM. That was the response back to my question on mags and release date. Alex responded on a Saterday ,if I remember correctly, which I thought was cool.

I'm also excited about a 308 XCR. I haven't shot my XCR-L much at all but I like the design.Truth be told it doesn't even have sights yet. Saving money to purchase more "evil" rifles. I can always get sights/optics later.

Anybody know what they may retail for?

Fly OuT

 

[Juicespeare1]

FROM THE MAN HIMSELF !!!

This was posted by Alex on Afrcom today.

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!

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Originally Posted By Kolob:
Yes, we're doing development work which will allow us to do a XCR-M 308. It will be the best .308 available. Not much heavier than the 5.56 with exactly the same ergonomics.

We'll use a lot of the same parts for the .308. It will be about the same look and feel. I will use the SR25/DPMS mag.

Our immediate focus is more caliber and barrel options for the XCR-L. It's a much better platform for multi-caliber than anything out there or anything planned.

Sincerely,

Alex J. Robinson
Manager
Robinson Armament Co.

 

[ny32182]

Very cool. I'll be watching closely.

 

[variablebinary]

One, DPMS mags is a good move.

Two, make the rail longer, like more of a middy than carbine.

Like so.

Three, Get a lighter match grade trigger in there.

 

[Aussie Arms]

This is getting exciting. For me anyway!

 

[overrun]

Mid-length or rifle length rail for 20" option please.

Fly OuT