** ANOTHER UPDATE ** Another featureless build.... Ares SCR

[BigBamBoo]

So when the Ares SCR came out I thought what a neat idea. But then I handled one at a local gun shop and the extremely heavy trigger was a deal breaker for me.
But then Ares announced that they had reworked the trigger and it was now around 5-6 lbs so I order up a lower assembly.

And while it is a far cry from a good AR trigger, I can live with it. I plan on playing around with it and see if I can clean it up a bit and lighten it some more.

I had some parts laying around and finally had some time to put it all together.

Parts list first:

Ares SCR Monte Carlo lower
Ares bolt catch with Seekins enhanced lever
Gibbz Arms upper and forend
Norgon Ambi bolt catch
Seekins 16" barrel and muzzle brake
Syrac adjustable gas block
Seekins low rings
Leupold VX-6
Vtac sling

I am a big proponent of adjustable gas blocks. But for whatever reason, it is not very effective on this setup. My theory is since this rig does not use a standard buffer/recoil setup as a standard AR, the recoil impulse ia different and so the operating window is smaller/different.
I was still able to cut back some of the gas, but just not like a standard AR.

Once I got it sighted in, I was able to produce sub 1", five shot groups at 100 yards very easily with 50 gr Vmax ammo.

This is going to be my new coyote rifle and CA traveling/trunk gun.

[spfabrication]

That is one awesome looking rifle!
next on my list now, thanks BigBamBoo !

[stphnman20]

Wow. That actually looks nice.

[phase1]

That receiver with the side charging handle is made by Gibbz Arms? how do you like it?

[Click Boom]

Congrats, that looks like just about the best option for that particular application. I have wondered why they're not more popular.

[dfletcher]

So when the Ares SCR came out I thought what a neat idea. But then I handled one at a local gun shop and the extremely heavy trigger was a deal breaker for me.
But then Ares announced that they had reworked the trigger and it was now around 5-6 lbs so I order up a lower assembly.

And while it is a far cry from a good AR trigger, I can live with it. I plan on playing around with it and see if I can clean it up a bit and lighten it some more.

I had some parts laying around and finally had some time to put it all together.

Parts list first:

Ares SCR Monte Carlo lower
Ares bolt catch with Seekins enhanced lever
Gibbz Arms upper and forend
Norgon Ambi bolt catch
Seekins 16" barrel and muzzle brake
Syrac adjustable gas block
Seekins low rings
Leupold VX-6
Vtac sling

I am a big proponent of adjustable gas blocks. But for whatever reason, it is not very effective on this setup. My theory is since this rig does not use a standard buffer/recoil setup as a standard AR, the recoil impulse ia different and so the operating window is smaller/different.
I was still able to cut back some of the gas, but just not like a standard AR.

Once I got it sighted in, I was able to produce sub 1", five shot groups at 100 yards very easily with 50 gr Vmax ammo.

This is going to be my new coyote rifle and CA traveling/trunk gun.

I have the SCR and a few uppers, did much the same regarding ambi mag release, BHO, barrel and brake. Slipped some anti-walk pins and extended takedown pins onto it too. Most folks don't realize the standard ARES BHO unit houses a plain old AR paddle that can be drifted out and replaced - and you don't even have to worry about scratching the receiver doing it. I gave mine a slight tap to "stake" it to the receiver, seemed like any time I tilted the receiver the darn unit slid out.

I put a Burris Timberland 4.5 to 14X on mine. Maybe a bit too high magnification but the scope is about the size of a 2 to 7X and fits well.

The factory trigger was OK for me, but I'm hoping ARES comes out with a stock similar to the Magpul Remington 870 version.

I'm a bit surprised these aren't selling bigger in CA. Especially considering ARES sells their BCG separately for about $125.00. Grab an AR upper, get the BCG and that's it.

[strongpoint]

Another featureless build.... Ares SCR

Mmm, hadn't considered side chargers for this use (planning an SCR build, plus another atop a lower with a U-15). Great looking build you've got there.

How do you like the stock height? Been trying to decide whether I would want/need the Monte Carlo version.

[C.W.M.V.]

Man, if I could get that lower in 80%

[BigBamBoo]

Mmm, hadn't considered side chargers for this use (planning an SCR build, plus another atop a lower with a U-15). Great looking build you've got there.

How do you like the stock height? Been trying to decide whether I would want/need the Monte Carlo version.

I was worried about the stock height. The Monte Carlo is just about right with the low rings.
The standard sported stock would have been way to low. In fact if you mounted a scope with a bigger objective lens, the Monte Carlo would be too low.
There is enough room in the inside of the Monte Carlo to install a Kydx cheek rest and that was going to be my solution if this did not work out.

Fun rifle. Made a big hit at the range. Had a bunch of folks asking about it. No one knew what it was. I was running some of my old 30 rounders and doing double taps and that brought a big crowd.

[BigBamBoo]

That receiver with the side charging handle is made by Gibbz Arms? how do you like it?

Yep, the upper and hand guard are from Gibbz. I like the design. Their a anodizing or whatever coating they use is not very tuff. It chips very easily.

[dfletcher]

Now I feel like buying a 50 Beowulf upper.

[Mossy Man]

I'm impressed.

[Sicarius]

Where did you order the Monte Carlo lower. Audiophil2 is out of them and doesn't know when he is going to get more. I have an xprod upper I built for the scr but I'm missing the main part.
Kevin

[MauserMike]

By far the best featureless solution ive seen. been wanting one ever since i first laid eyes on that beauty. im jelly

[GW]

That looks great. I've kept my SCR stock but this tempts me...