r/canadaguns • u/No_Win_9797 • Mar 21 '26

Gun and gear reviews Would you accept this?

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Received this box after a long wait. Imported from the states. Barrel is far from ‘free floating’ in fact it’s almost ‘bedded’ on the right side of the barrel. I’ve heard story’s of the Gen 2 American’s not being seated well, but IMO this is unusable.

With this being imported, there is an almost zero chance of it being replaced ……

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u/Acc4Wtf Mar 21 '26

Sorry that blows dude, no I wouldn't accept that. Get a refund and buy something European, these RARs are overhyped just because they take AR mags and have a short barrel. The action is gross and the trigger is too.

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u/No_Win_9797 Mar 21 '26

Any suggestions? I have so many ar mags just collecting dust (as I imagine a lot of us do) As well, there are few bolt action .223 rem with a twist rate as fast as these. 1-8. Id prefer to be able to shoot heavier projectiles (and so would my reloading supplies) This is one of the few rifles with a twist rate that could handle 69-75gr bullets.

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u/Mr-Figglesworth Mar 21 '26

I went with a tikka CTR since it has 1-8 twist and euro 223s are rated for 5.56. I also have a shit ton of AR mags collecting dust but I hand load so I don’t find myself ever needing extra mags anyways. My rifle prefers 69-75gr bullets too, I almost imported a RAR but the tikkas are a far better gun.