I can't deny many things you have said, but I can offer another viewpoint. I've had an XCR for four years. It has been 100% reliable with multiple thousands of rounds through it. I check all bolts as recommended, though nothing has ever come loose. I've never had any problems with their customer service (only bought additional parts and spares, never dealt with warranty issues), but there are people who have horror stories.
There are a lot of great things about the system and its simplicity and durability, but you won't hear about those on this site since it is devoted to a different platform.
Okay, give him some examples of options he can own that are "close".
Last edited by lurpygeek; 11-21-12 at 15:47.
Incidentally... Here is a current accuracy test of a 7.62x51mm XCR-M (granted, with a custom barrel).
http://xcrforum.com/index.php/topic,...topicseen.html
I was going to do a rather extensive accuracy and ammo test with the XCR-M and post it online for all to read, but then I decided that I didnt care if anyone liked the gun or not, that me liking it and how well it shoots was enough for me, the fact it ate everything I fed it was cool, and that the fact it had it's idiosyncracies like every other gun didnt bother me much.
It seems to be more accurate than I am and Kermit Zahm provides top drawer service for the XCR. thats all I really know for sure.
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I just learned of the xcr-m today. Does anyone have any time on a current generation?
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Geezuz, 8 year old thread....
Put your nutz in a vice and save yourself the aggravation and money.
...I'm still open to worthwhile input on current generation's if available.
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