New Ruger SR-762…*looks interesting…

[masternave]

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr762/index.html

Pretty expensive, but I haven't priced out a 308 AR before.

[JoshNC]

Interesting. I'm glad to see that it seems they used a SR25 pattern lower so that a Mega, LaRue, or (gasp) KAC 308 upper could be used on the Ruger lower and vice versa.

Time will tell how this runs.

[Tokarev]

Ruger always puts a high "MSRP" on their firearms. I think they believe the consumer will think he's found a deal when he sees a Ruger product on the shelf for a good amount below the listed price.

The SR-556 has a sticker price of $1995 but they usually sell in the $1500 range. I hope the same holds true with the SR-762. If dealers can sell these in the $1600 range they should have a good seller on their hands.

I have one on order already. As soon as it arrives I'll take photos and post a range report when possible. Anyone who's interested in specific parts and wants photos of the bolt, carrier, etc let me know and I'll accommodate as best as I can.

Here's the first Internet review I've found:

http://www.realguns.com/articles/548.htm

[Tokarev]

Gunblast review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfIupprJPpw

[Plasman]

Ruger always puts a high "MSRP" on their firearms. I think they believe the consumer will think he's found a deal when he sees a Ruger product on the shelf for a good amount below the listed price.

The SR-556 has a sticker price of $1995 but they usually sell in the $1500 range. I hope the same holds true with the SR-762. If dealers can sell these in the $1600 range they should have a good seller on their hands.

Turner's in CA has them for $1900 pre-order so they're bound to go down from that.

[Mozart]

Hammer-forged, chrome lined barrel. Nice. Anyone have an idea what type of steel the barrel is made from? Also, does Rugers' piston system ever cause carrier-tilt in their SR 556 model?

Edit:

• Precision-rifled, chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged Mil-Spec 41V45 chrome-moly-vanadium steel barrel ensures accuracy and longevity.

[Suwannee Tim]

.......Also, does Rugers' piston system ever cause carrier-tilt in their SR 556 model?.......

There is no love lost between me and Ruger but one thing you can't fault is their engineering. Carrier tilt is a well know, easily corrected problem. Only an idiot would produce a gun in 2013 that suffers from carrier tilt.

[Tokarev]

...does Rugers' piston system ever cause carrier-tilt in their SR 556 model?

Some of the first Ruger piston guns from 2008-2009 suffered from carrier tilt but Ruger made changes to the bolt carrier to deal with this. The newer carriers have a radius machined on the bottom corner of the carrier.

[Tokarev]

Here's our first test into the "street value" of the new gun. Also, there are some nice pictures with the auction.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=371522044

[Dano5326]

I'm not sure I would qualify the 1st release, gunbroker prices, indicative of street value.. after seeing SCAR's go for 2-4x retail.

However, things i like:
- 8.6lbs or about 2lbs lighter than a 417 of same barrel length.
- a standard none ambi lower (the only ambi I like, conceptually, so far is the minimalistic Teal Blue offering.. allowing for bolt lock back with trigger finger)
- gas system coming out the front vs HK or other piston systems
- adjust gas. many think a no-go for institutional use, I disagree, but a reasonably smart person/org can find benefit from it.
- chrome lining galore, cleaning is over rated..
- add a rail slimmer forened

I am curious if they used a KAC/LMT form factor in the lower.

Interest is conceptual until some institutional thrashing (large rd counts across a larger samples) occurs and validates the execution.