Took delivery of the FN AR a couple of weeks ago and only have 100 rounds through the gun so here are my initial impressions. Design, sturdy, well made, relatively easy to break down, flexible and adjustable, lastly "tactacool". Accuracy, gun is much better than 99% of the shooters out there. ...consistent sub one inch groups at 100 yard with factory ammo, note 150 grain were rumored per all the couch experts to not be very accurate, hey boys maybe it's time to start doing rather than talkin. Ergonomics, yes I am using that word in a gun review, lets just say FN USA nailed it with the adaptability of this rifle, being a "big guy" I switched out the butt pad and the stock cheek with the largest of the three provided and found the gun to be totally comfortable. Now for the "almost perfect" header, everything is perfect for the exception of magazine availability. Regardless if you buy a 5, 10 or 20 round mag for this gun you will have to open your wallet in a big way. Summary, excellent quality, accuracy, reliability (based on a 100 rounds)and usability. If you can live with the high cost of the mags this is the best 308 semi auto assault rifle under $1500, which can also be used out to 600-800 yards, (load dependent) or to shoot backyard pigs eating my garden here in Fla. Hopefully FN USA will get the message on the mags, if they don't dig deeper for in the end you will get one hell of a flexible rifle with a heavy round and multiple uses for under $1500 which is pretty darn good!
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By
Sea Dog from
Tampa Florida