Comments on: New Winchester SX-AR Autoloading Centerfire Rifle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steven A. Steenhout http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-69578 Steven A. Steenhout Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:48:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-69578 Winchester needs to also offer this rifle (SX AR) in 243 Win., if they want to tap into additional markets. If Remington can do it with their AR 25, I'm sure Winchester could as well. Winchester needs to also offer this rifle (SX AR) in 243 Win., if they want to tap into additional markets. If Remington can do it with their AR 25, I’m sure Winchester could as well.

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]]> By: Mthunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-69165 Mthunter Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:59:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-69165 Ok i have used a lot of weapons in my life, but this is the first one that i ever bought; that right out of the box, quick boresighted, thrown into the the sandbag blocks, and fired 25 yard quick click to adjust then a 3 round burst at a 100yrd target where the group you could cover with a dime, fine adjust for the range, and 10 round shots to form a group you could cover with a quarter. Sorry who cares about the looks,, The performance of this firearm is outstanding. Yes, there are others out there cheaper and will do do the job but, to us that can drive Italian sportscars why would we settle on driving a Buick. This weapon handled like a dream glad i bought it

Ok i have used a lot of weapons in my life, but this is the first one that i ever bought; that right out of the box, quick boresighted, thrown into the the sandbag blocks, and fired 25 yard quick click to adjust then a 3 round burst at a 100yrd target where the group you could cover with a dime, fine adjust for the range, and 10 round shots to form a group you could cover with a quarter. Sorry who cares about the looks,, The performance of this firearm is outstanding. Yes, there are others out there cheaper and will do do the job but, to us that can drive Italian sportscars why would we settle on driving a Buick. This weapon handled like a dream glad i bought it

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]]> By: Eric http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-53167 Eric Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:59:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-53167 I own a SX-AR 308 and need an extended rail to mount a ATN PS22 front mount night vision to my exisitng day scope. Can anyone tell me how to add an extended rail over the barrel. Leapers barrel mounts won't work because the barrel is mounted in the stock. Any idea's? I own a SX-AR 308 and need an extended rail to mount a ATN PS22 front mount night vision to my exisitng day scope. Can anyone tell me how to add an extended rail over the barrel. Leapers barrel mounts won’t work because the barrel is mounted in the stock. Any idea’s?

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]]> By: Jim Fox http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-45961 Jim Fox Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:11:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-45961 The difficulty of cleaning this weapon would be an issue for me. Anyone have further comments on this? The difficulty of cleaning this weapon would be an issue for me. Anyone have further comments on this?

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]]> By: AkJeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-43609 AkJeff Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:21:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-43609 I have been looking for the last 8 months at both the FNAR and the Kel-Tec bullpup. Yesterday I got a very good deal on the SX-AR at the 3 bears store in Palmer/Wasilla AK. I also got a 4x12 scope (the scope has issues). I took it to the range last night during a wild wind storm to fire 5 rounds. I am Smitten with it. It is a sweet shooting tack driver, at least with the 180 wins I used yesterday. When you compare its specs it is an FNAR. Regarding the whole what is an AR question if you put a heads up sight on this rifle it suddenly becomes a high power CQBR combining the speed of an AR with the power of a sniper rifle. No one can call it pretty but it is an excellent all purpose rifle. I have been looking for the last 8 months at both the FNAR and the Kel-Tec bullpup. Yesterday I got a very good deal on the SX-AR at the 3 bears store in Palmer/Wasilla AK.
I also got a 4×12 scope (the scope has issues). I took it to the range last night during a wild wind storm to fire 5 rounds. I am Smitten with it. It is a sweet shooting tack driver, at least with the 180 wins I used yesterday.
When you compare its specs it is an FNAR.
Regarding the whole what is an AR question if you put a heads up sight on this rifle it suddenly becomes a high power CQBR combining the speed of an AR with the power of a sniper rifle.
No one can call it pretty but it is an excellent all purpose rifle.

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]]> By: todd wagner http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-38722 todd wagner Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:07:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-38722 PepperMD, what ammo and bullet grain shot the best out of your SX AR? Thanks PepperMD, what ammo and bullet grain shot the best out of your SX AR? Thanks

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]]> By: PepperMD http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-34056 PepperMD Tue, 18 May 2010 16:13:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-34056 I just recently purchased an SX-AR. A few thoughts: It looks to be, on the inside and outside, an FNAR. There may be differences in the workmanship or parts used, but it breaks down exactly like an FNAR. It is also at least $400 cheaper looking at average prices on line and at gun shows and local shops. It is more accurate than I am. Shoots very tight groups. Recoil is pretty good. Shot 40 rounds at one sitting with just a little soreness. It is more laborious to clean than any gun I have ever had, but still can be taken down, cleaned and put back together in about 30 minutes. The included instructions are pretty worthless. I have pretty much learned how to take it apart by trial and error and by looking at forums and a pretty good Youtube video (just search "FNAR cleaning"). When first cleaning the gun, I accidently tightened a screw that regulates the gas system. Bad move. When first shooting it, it wouldn't eject any loads. Found out on the web and by calling Winchester that that screw shouldn't be messed with. They also said that I would just have to loosen it a quarter turn at a time until the gun would start ejecting again. Pretty frustrating, but I have loosened it and will post again if that works. The forestock fits pretty tightly on barrel and I have, very frustratingly, rubbed off some of the camo on the barrel. It barely shows, but still... I just recently purchased an SX-AR. A few thoughts:

It looks to be, on the inside and outside, an FNAR. There may be differences in the workmanship or parts used, but it breaks down exactly like an FNAR. It is also at least $400 cheaper looking at average prices on line and at gun shows and local shops.

It is more accurate than I am. Shoots very tight groups. Recoil is pretty good. Shot 40 rounds at one sitting with just a little soreness.

It is more laborious to clean than any gun I have ever had, but still can be taken down, cleaned and put back together in about 30 minutes.

The included instructions are pretty worthless. I have pretty much learned how to take it apart by trial and error and by looking at forums and a pretty good Youtube video (just search “FNAR cleaning”).

When first cleaning the gun, I accidently tightened a screw that regulates the gas system. Bad move. When first shooting it, it wouldn’t eject any loads. Found out on the web and by calling Winchester that that screw shouldn’t be messed with. They also said that I would just have to loosen it a quarter turn at a time until the gun would start ejecting again. Pretty frustrating, but I have loosened it and will post again if that works.

The forestock fits pretty tightly on barrel and I have, very frustratingly, rubbed off some of the camo on the barrel. It barely shows, but still…

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]]> By: Dave Stanley http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-33663 Dave Stanley Fri, 14 May 2010 09:24:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-33663 Sorry about all of the typos...Its late and I am tired... Sorry about all of the typos…Its late and I am tired…

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]]> By: Dave Stanley http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-33662 Dave Stanley Fri, 14 May 2010 09:20:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-33662 Twenty five years ago this month I moved to Sut Carolina to be closer to my little brother. He had just graduated from college and got a job in Columbia. We grew up in West Virginia and I was a third generation underground coal miner. I had just gotten laid off for the umpteeth time and was getting sick of trying to make a living with a dieing industry. I went for the big move south and landed a job in a sand mine on top of the ground. I had a huge wad of cash from cashing out from big coal. My little brother and I celebrated me getting my new drivers license by going out shopping for pistols. I walked in the gun shop and ten minutes later was plopping the cash down on a brand new Browning Hi Power. I had read several adds on the pistol and heard dozens of stories about them. The last Rifleman magazine I had gotten fom the NRA had an ad on the Hi Power saying it could count to 14 faster than I could. I went big time too and got the adjustable sight. My little brother him hawed around and bought one with the fixed sight. He was an electrical engineer and loaded compared to me,but he bought the fixed sight model. The gunshop had about a dozen hi Powers in the display case. There were at least 2 or 3 more with adjustable sights....he decided to save $20 and get the fixed sight model..... Each and every time for the last 25 years he has whined when we go shooting at the range or back in the mountains of WVa.....how he wishes he had just bought the adjustable sight model....If I had a buck for .......anyhow.... I love FN and Browning anything. I love the FNAR with a passion. If I already had not used up my firearms good will with my wife by buying a new FNP .45 ACP this past year,I would be nuying a FNAR today.....Don't be like my younger brother. Looking back on it that little bit of money is chump change if you don't buy what you really want. Twenty five years ago this month I moved to Sut Carolina to be closer to my little brother. He had just graduated from college and got a job in Columbia. We grew up in West Virginia and I was a third generation underground coal miner. I had just gotten laid off for the umpteeth time and was getting sick of trying to make a living with a dieing industry. I went for the big move south and landed a job in a sand mine on top of the ground. I had a huge wad of cash from cashing out from big coal. My little brother and I celebrated me getting my new drivers license by going out shopping for pistols. I walked in the gun shop and ten minutes later was plopping the cash down on a brand new Browning Hi Power. I had read several adds on the pistol and heard dozens of stories about them. The last Rifleman magazine I had gotten fom the NRA had an ad on the Hi Power saying it could count to 14 faster than I could. I went big time too and got the adjustable sight. My little brother him hawed around and bought one with the fixed sight. He was an electrical engineer and loaded compared to me,but he bought the fixed sight model. The gunshop had about a dozen hi Powers in the display case. There were at least 2 or 3 more with adjustable sights….he decided to save $20 and get the fixed sight model….. Each and every time for the last 25 years he has whined when we go shooting at the range or back in the mountains of WVa…..how he wishes he had just bought the adjustable sight model….If I had a buck for …….anyhow…. I love FN and Browning anything. I love the FNAR with a passion. If I already had not used up my firearms good will with my wife by buying a new FNP .45 ACP this past year,I would be nuying a FNAR today…..Don’t be like my younger brother. Looking back on it that little bit of money is chump change if you don’t buy what you really want.

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]]> By: HK_USP_45 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-33166 HK_USP_45 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:04:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-33166 RBIAlaska - Good, glad you didn't buy the cheap stuff. You wouldn't put Sam's Choice Motor oil in a Ferrari. I heard another good explanation for another one out of the myriad of reasons not to use the russian steel stuff out of good rifles: The steel stuff is designed to be used out of Russian guns, which have bullets with a pretty steep taper. However, the .308 and .223 are straight wall -- and the steel which sticks more than the brass - is harder for the extractor to pull out. Not sure how true, but make sense to me. RBIAlaska -
Good, glad you didn’t buy the cheap stuff. You wouldn’t put Sam’s Choice Motor oil in a Ferrari.

I heard another good explanation for another one out of the myriad of reasons not to use the russian steel stuff out of good rifles:

The steel stuff is designed to be used out of Russian guns, which have bullets with a pretty steep taper. However, the .308 and .223 are straight wall — and the steel which sticks more than the brass – is harder for the extractor to pull out.

Not sure how true, but make sense to me.

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]]> By: John R http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-33058 John R Sun, 09 May 2010 03:10:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-33058 Yeah I am but I have to be honest I do like the Black a little better. Yeah I am but I have to be honest I do like the Black a little better.

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]]> By: RBIAlaska http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-33015 RBIAlaska Sat, 08 May 2010 15:34:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-33015 HK_USP_45 You shamed me into not buying the cheap ammo for my FNAR, but I'm still shooting it in my AK's and SKS's. Just got back from a squirrel hunt. Army Vietnam Vet buddy of mine was there and he'd enjoyed shooting my AMD-60 so much at a previous hunt, I decided to turn him loose with it again with about 300 rds. It was more fun watching him shoot than shooting it myself. This thing is LOUD. I asked him if it was loud as Vietnam. He said it was a little louder when 30 of them are being shot at the same time aimed in your direction. And I thought my life was stressful. I appreciate you Vets. HK_USP_45
You shamed me into not buying the cheap ammo for my FNAR, but I’m still shooting it in my AK’s and SKS’s. Just got back from a squirrel hunt. Army Vietnam Vet buddy of mine was there and he’d enjoyed shooting my AMD-60 so much at a previous hunt, I decided to turn him loose with it again with about 300 rds. It was more fun watching him shoot than shooting it myself. This thing is LOUD. I asked him if it was loud as Vietnam. He said it was a little louder when 30 of them are being shot at the same time aimed in your direction. And I thought my life was stressful. I appreciate you Vets.

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]]> By: Scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-32984 Scott Sat, 08 May 2010 04:52:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-32984 Hello Motor_Grunt Yes I do own an FNAR (California legal too)... The rifle came with 1 twenty round mag that was modified for the left coast to be only 10 rounds. I purchased the other magazines from Barts Sports World. I would recommend them for any needs they could help with, I always found the staff very friendly. It did take a few months for the magazines to be in stock but that was FNH's fault. http://bartssports.com 410-761-8686 800-835-1301 Hello Motor_Grunt
Yes I do own an FNAR (California legal too)… The rifle came with 1 twenty round mag that was modified for the left coast to be only 10 rounds. I purchased the other magazines from Barts Sports World. I would recommend them for any needs they could help with, I always found the staff very friendly. It did take a few months for the magazines to be in stock but that was FNH’s fault.

http://bartssports.com
410-761-8686
800-835-1301

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]]> By: motor_grunt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-31843 motor_grunt Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:31:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-31843 Scott, Thanks for the info. I've asked around alot, but since the gear isn't very common, no-one could help me. Could you let me know where you got the measurements? I'm guessing you may own the gear? Thank you! Scott,

Thanks for the info. I’ve asked around alot, but since the gear isn’t very common, no-one could help me. Could you let me know where you got the measurements? I’m guessing you may own the gear? Thank you!

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]]> By: Scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-31790 Scott Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:33:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-31790 Hello Motor_Grunt The twenty round magazine for the FNAR is about 5 7/8” long, sticks out 3 5/16” from the bottom of the well (about the same distance as the pistol grip). The ten and five round magazines are the same size (the five round magazine has “5 rds” stamped on the back side to let you know) and are 3/14” in length, they stick out only ¾” from the bottom of the magazine well. Hello Motor_Grunt

The twenty round magazine for the FNAR is about 5 7/8” long, sticks out 3 5/16” from the bottom of the well (about the same distance as the pistol grip). The ten and five round magazines are the same size (the five round magazine has “5 rds” stamped on the back side to let you know) and are 3/14” in length, they stick out only ¾” from the bottom of the magazine well.

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]]> By: todd wagner http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-31513 todd wagner Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:21:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-31513 I bought the SX AR the other day and shot it with winchester150gr and I wasn't relly inpressed with it's accuracy. I then bought federal 150 gr ammo and shot a little better group, but not nearly as well as my BARs. So, I'm going to try the 165 gr in both these makes and see how well it shoots. I don't reload so if that dosn't shoot well I'll try the 180gr. I bought the SX AR the other day and shot it with winchester150gr and I wasn’t relly inpressed with it’s accuracy. I then bought federal 150 gr ammo and shot a little better group, but not nearly as well as my BARs. So, I’m going to try the 165 gr in both these makes and see how well it shoots. I don’t reload so if that dosn’t shoot well I’ll try the 180gr.

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]]> By: HK_USP_45 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-31101 HK_USP_45 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:30:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-31101 motor_grunt, Semper Fi back at ya. The FNAR only has a 20 rd mag, but the Winchester has a 5 rounder. They're interchangeable. The only source I know of for these mags is FN or Win. It would be nice if Magpul made them or something. motor_grunt, Semper Fi back at ya.

The FNAR only has a 20 rd mag, but the Winchester has a 5 rounder. They’re interchangeable. The only source I know of for these mags is FN or Win. It would be nice if Magpul made them or something.

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]]> By: motor_grunt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-31023 motor_grunt Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:33:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-31023 1. Semper Fi Devildogs. 2. John R (or anyone with the knowledge)- What type of mags does the SXAR accept? 3. HK- Beaugly- i like it! I don't care what my weapon looks like or what it is called as long as it is r shootable and precise. If i want a beautiful gun with fine lines, i'll take a ruger #1 sporter any day. (it is also very accurate). Hell, i never saw a gun that made me think "UGHHH, I wouldn't take one of these." Does anyone know the size of a 5rd mag for the FNAR? i want one for hunting, so the mag doesn't hang up on anything while taking aim, and to make the FNAR more bench friendly without a bipod. i put a bipod on mine and follow up shots are all but impossible because the rifle jumps at least 6" due to the recoil transferring to the bipod and making the rifle jump straight up off of the shooting platform.(I don't want a compensator either) I want a five rd mag if it is significantly shorter than the 20 or 10rd. ANY INFO on 5rd mags? 1. Semper Fi Devildogs.
2. John R (or anyone with the knowledge)- What type of mags does the SXAR accept?
3. HK- Beaugly- i like it!

I don’t care what my weapon looks like or what it is called as long as it is r shootable and precise. If i want a beautiful gun with fine lines, i’ll take a ruger #1 sporter any day. (it is also very accurate). Hell, i never saw a gun that made me think “UGHHH, I wouldn’t take one of these.”

Does anyone know the size of a 5rd mag for the FNAR? i want one for hunting, so the mag doesn’t hang up on anything while taking aim, and to make the FNAR more bench friendly without a bipod. i put a bipod on mine and follow up shots are all but impossible because the rifle jumps at least 6″ due to the recoil transferring to the bipod and making the rifle jump straight up off of the shooting platform.(I don’t want a compensator either) I want a five rd mag if it is significantly shorter than the 20 or 10rd. ANY INFO on 5rd mags?

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]]> By: HK_USP_45 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-30909 HK_USP_45 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:30:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-30909 Greg, I don't know if I agree with you on that one, no disrespect. The Winchester SX-AR is targeted for the hunting market, so I don't know if I would classify it as an assault rifle, regardless of what the AR in SX-AR stands for. And there are so many terms thrown out there like assault rifle, battle rifle, combat rifle, etc that now they are all starting to mean very little. I really don't think the FNAR, let alone the hunting equivalent, the SX-AR, are going to be classified by too many people as assault rifle. It's a semi-auto sniper rifle. Sniper rifles aren't assault rifles. More accurately, probably call it a "tactical rifle" (there's another term for you.) And really, I don't think anything with a bipod or a 10x scope is going to be classified as an assault rifle. Just look at the definition of "assault" in the military sense. A bipod (especially), and even a 10x scope implies you are stationary and in a fixed pos. Assault is the opposite of that. And, I hope you know, being a Marine (Semper Fi, by the way), that the AR in all of the ARs that you see on the market, does not stand for Assault Rifle. And one more point, I appreciate rifles, and I think it is ugly as hell. But to me ugly is beautiful. It's beaugly. Has that term been coined? I'm coining that. I just made it up. Here's the written history of the word: beaugly. When something is so ugly it's beautiful. Or, something so ugly only an admirer can find beauty in it. Greg, I don’t know if I agree with you on that one, no disrespect. The Winchester SX-AR is targeted for the hunting market, so I don’t know if I would classify it as an assault rifle, regardless of what the AR in SX-AR stands for. And there are so many terms thrown out there like assault rifle, battle rifle, combat rifle, etc that now they are all starting to mean very little.

I really don’t think the FNAR, let alone the hunting equivalent, the SX-AR, are going to be classified by too many people as assault rifle. It’s a semi-auto sniper rifle. Sniper rifles aren’t assault rifles. More accurately, probably call it a “tactical rifle” (there’s another term for you.) And really, I don’t think anything with a bipod or a 10x scope is going to be classified as an assault rifle. Just look at the definition of “assault” in the military sense. A bipod (especially), and even a 10x scope implies you are stationary and in a fixed pos. Assault is the opposite of that.

And, I hope you know, being a Marine (Semper Fi, by the way), that the AR in all of the ARs that you see on the market, does not stand for Assault Rifle.

And one more point, I appreciate rifles, and I think it is ugly as hell. But to me ugly is beautiful. It’s beaugly. Has that term been coined? I’m coining that. I just made it up. Here’s the written history of the word: beaugly. When something is so ugly it’s beautiful. Or, something so ugly only an admirer can find beauty in it.

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]]> By: Greg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/15/new-winchester-sx-ar-autoloading-centerfire-rifle/comment-page-1/#comment-30898 Greg Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:26:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8509#comment-30898 I think that everyone is missing the point with this rifle. The name is SX-AR with the AR meaning assult rifle or COMBAT rifle. The style is actually very beautifull in comparison to most assult rifles and features a wide range of tactical features that I just love. Put a 10x scope on this baby with a bipod and you get an awesome assult rifle with the accuracy of a sniper rifle. From a military standpoint, you can't ask for a better rifle. Just look at the mk14 mod0 EBR that many of our own military special forces use and see how much they are a like. The point is to be creative and fun and it really is. As a former USMC Scout Sniper, I would have loved to have this rifle in the Urban areas of Iraq. If you truely think that this rifle is ugly, then you don't fully apperciate rfiles. Looks just like any other rifle but with a pistol grip and extended mag. Very attractive and I can't wait till my wife lets me buy one. I think that everyone is missing the point with this rifle. The name is SX-AR with the AR meaning assult rifle or COMBAT rifle. The style is actually very beautifull in comparison to most assult rifles and features a wide range of tactical features that I just love. Put a 10x scope on this baby with a bipod and you get an awesome assult rifle with the accuracy of a sniper rifle. From a military standpoint, you can’t ask for a better rifle. Just look at the mk14 mod0 EBR that many of our own military special forces use and see how much they are a like. The point is to be creative and fun and it really is. As a former USMC Scout Sniper, I would have loved to have this rifle in the Urban areas of Iraq. If you truely think that this rifle is ugly, then you don’t fully apperciate rfiles. Looks just like any other rifle but with a pistol grip and extended mag. Very attractive and I can’t wait till my wife lets me buy one.

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