ordered the Ares SCR 002

[BuellSix8]

Ya know.... In the new Handgaurd pic... It almost looks like a baby Springfield SOCOM II

Freaking awesome man.

[BuellSix8]

If you could, please post up overall length from muzzle to end of stock... My gears are turning.... And it's gonna be expensive.

[Celt]

Tx bro, im really liking this thing, it shoulders really nice. Overall length is 37"

[24Pink14Stink]

Looking good Celt!

[RandallOfLegend]

I am very interested to hear how it performs without a pistol grip.

[Celt]

Randall, mag changes are not as slick, but i have a system that seems to work ok and im sure ill get very efficient with more practice. And the cross bolt safety is something im familiar with from other long guns, but not as convenient as a standard ar selector. Not a real big deal though, although the safety is quite stiff on this rifle. Im not sure if its how its built or what, but it takes some serious pressure to manipulate it. I emailed Ares asking about this already and ill see what they say.

[Norm DeGuerre]

Schweeet ..!!
and Andy approved to boot ..
I'd kinda like one, as i prefer a "standard" stock anyways

[BuellSix8]

So on the fence about getting just a lower of the ARES for something different of just stick out the FRS Stock deal... Celt you gotta come up here so we can shoot both and see which works for both of us. Ammo and lunch on me.

[Celt]

Ever since it was released i said id like one even if we didnt live in a ban state. Theres no doubt that the controls on a standard ar make more more efficient manipulation, but you can still be quick with this rig.

[BuellSix8]

One hang up I have is that I only own one 5.56 upper and its a Sig 516 upper (piston) therefore wont work and the rest of mine are 6.8 SPC.... Plus, with the ARES, you cant put on a 22LR upper since bolt system wont work.

That being said.... I'm considering the ARES for the NYSH custom caliber idea as well as an excuse to add another 5.56 upper to the mix.

I know, I know therapy.

[Celt]

Your welcome to try before you buy anytime man... once the weather breaks we really need a range day for a bunch of us.

[BuellSix8]

Thanks man... Totally agree.

[Celt]

All done.... optic sits too tall (i thought it would, but hoped it would be ok). I have to wait for the low pro rings to get in, but thats ok..

[Doc8404]

Awesome. Now go beat it.....the gun that is.

[Celt]

Im gonna run the snot out of it!