r/canadaguns • u/HappyCan7250 • Aug 15 '26

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Picked this up last week, just arrived the other day. Got it on sale for a good price new. Collapsing stock models were sold out, but I actually kind of dig the fixed stock on it. It can be slightly adjusted for LOP too with a spacer. Now my second 223 semi, and soon to be 3rd when the Mk15 shows up. I never got to experience the pre-trudeau times sadly, but man, semi auto 223s are a ton of fun!

Haven't shot it yet, but hoping to today. Action is a bit rough, but overall the rifle seems fairly well made, and the AR mag compatibility is a big bonus. It is currently the cheapest semi auto 223 on the market as I paid just under $1k all in.

The trigger is actually surprisingly not bad too, definitely much lighter than mil spec, and lighter than your typical Turkish shotgun. Mounted a spare Vortex Triumph I had lying around onto it. Like I said before, I actually kinda really like the look of the rifle. (Safety is on, mag is empty, just put the mag in for the photo).

My dog substituted her foot into the photo for me. Wasn't even intentional, she just hopped up on the bed while I was trying to take the photo.

And by the way, Mk15 should be arriving any day, the shop im dealing with just told me August 15th they're expecting them, which would be today.

I figure even with the Mk15 Ill hang onto this guy if it runs reliably.

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u/Acc4Wtf Aug 15 '26

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u/HappyCan7250 Aug 16 '26

Its funny, from the quick glance I've done at the rifle, I dont think the angled buffer tube actually contains anything on the 223 models (maybe it does on the 308?). In theory, if people wanted, the buffer tube could, I think, be adapted to a straight one like some Alcors have been? Haven't had it apart yet though so i could be wrong, but when I opened up the hollow fixed stock on mine it looked empty

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u/Acc4Wtf Aug 16 '26

It's not a buffer tube, it's like a Benelli M4 stock. I've tried em all except the Alcor.

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u/HappyCan7250 Aug 16 '26

Like a Benelli m4 stock but hollow instead of housing the spring right? I believe on the 223 models, it looks very similar to some Turkish shotguns I've owned, with the action spring under the barrel. Curious to take it apart more.

I was pleasantly surprised by the trigger though, surprisingly light. Have you had any issues with light strikes?

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u/Acc4Wtf Aug 16 '26

There's no spring or anything in the stock. It's just a rod with notches, and the plastic part is retractable (telescopic). It's different than the 308 design.

. I've only shot 80 rounds (so far) of 62gr 5.56 with zero issue, every primer was identical, nice strikes. My trigger broke consistently at 6.5lbs, nothing to write home about.

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u/HappyCan7250 Aug 17 '26

Interesting, mine is significantly lighter than 6.5lb, while I haven't measured it formally, it is much lighter than any mil spec I've used (6-7lb). Mine feels as though it is around 4lb. Could just be manufacturing inconsistencies between models, as Turks are known for inconsistent machining