Sorry, the gun's not complete yet, still waiting for my Magpul PRS to arrive. Haven't gotten to shoot it yet though.
I used a level to mount the scope, although I don't have a ring lapper.
Couple of first impressions:
1.) Controls are ambidextrous, with the exception of the selector lever. That's a nice touch.
2.) Gas Block's clamped on. I knew that already, so we'll see how that holds up. RRA also had a sling mount on the gas block--pretty stupid for a precision rifle. I punched that out.
3.) Don't like the half quad rail. Would have preferred a full quad. However, the barrel is free floated.
4.) Really like the RRA 2 stage match trigger.
5.) Definitely need a cheek piece/PRS--the scope sits a little high for a good cheekweld still.
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Also forewent Back up Iron Sights in lieu of an Aimpoint R1 (had one sitting around after the $300 Midway sale). The BUIS's would require me to remove the scope (with tools I may not have in the field), and I the R1 allows me to use the gun up close up by just changing my head position. My primary use M4 has an TA01/Jpoint set up, so I'm used to such a set up.
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Cleaned the gun last night too. RRA definitely test-fired it at the factory. There were brass marks on the bolt-face.
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Had a different setup last night:
Had ARMS #22M rings on Burris 1/2" risers (in order to clear the rail), with the R1 on a 45degree mount. Also had a VFG on there--but without a full bottom rail, the VFG did not make it any easier to carry the gun. So that came off.
The 45 degree R-1 also worked poorly--I the 50mm Objective blocked the sight, as did the windage target knob.
