Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Once again, the Indian is blaming the arrow. Ha ha ha ha
Who Has an SCR???
- Thread starter Wildman1024
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Once again, the Indian is blaming the arrow. Ha ha ha ha
not the arrow but, the bow
that's great!! How does the SCR lower being transferred, as Other FireArm ? or as Long Gun ? And does it come with the monte carlo stock?
I'm thinking SCR Pistol would be nice
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
that's great!! How does the SCR lower being transferred, as Other FireArm ? or as Long Gun ? And does it come with the monte carlo stock?
I'm thinking SCR Pistol would be nice
If it has never been a rifle it will transfer as “other”. (Remember, once a rifle always a rifle )
I would ask the manufacturer if they do infact sell receivers only, or has someone just removed the lower from a rifle.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I thought about that but you are left with a pistol that you cannot shoulder due to no buffer tube.
I just ordered the SCR Bolt Catch $39.95 free shipping!
Also from the videos I have watched on YouTube it appears P-Mags will close the bolt when loaded? Seems other brands don't. You know anything about this @dsdmmat ?
Also from the videos I have watched on YouTube it appears P-Mags will close the bolt when loaded? Seems other brands don't. You know anything about this @dsdmmat ?
Well FightLite (formerly ARES Defense) got back to me, The SCR that I picked up Monday is a Gen #1 so I am sending it in for a free trigger upgrade! Look forward to getting it back as I didn't think this trigger was all that bad.
I have tried metal and pmags they both worked with the bolt hold open.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I got an SCR shortly after unSAFE was passed. Other than adding the bolt catch I haven't modified it in any way. It's a nice gun. I like it a lot though I putz around with my own compliant builds more these days. Definitely go with the Monte Carlo stock. I didn't and regret it.
Wildman1024
.357 mag
Well, I complete my SCR build tonight. I think it looks sweet. Now I just need some range time to try it out.
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Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
That's not bad looking at all!
Looks good @Wildman1024 , I delayed sending mine (Gen #1 ) for the free trigger upgrade til next week. I have a Appleseed at the Club and some of the other instructors I wouldn't see til the spring shoot!
I can't really tell by your pic's do you have the SCP Bolt catch? It would seem that according to some of the videos on YouTube the P-mags release the bolt when loaded. I picked up a pair of 10 rounders at F&S for $14.99 with a 20% off coupon.
I can't really tell by your pic's do you have the SCP Bolt catch? It would seem that according to some of the videos on YouTube the P-mags release the bolt when loaded. I picked up a pair of 10 rounders at F&S for $14.99 with a 20% off coupon.
By the way since I have the complete rifle, What would I be looking at $ to do a build like that?
4 bills easy
Wildman1024
.357 mag
I do not have the bolt catch yet. I also do not have the bolt installed in the bolt carrier yet in that picture. I did notice that the carrier will catch on the back of the mag. Not sure what the deal is with that.
Build Price:
Lower - $550 + $20 Transfer @Firefly Firearms
Upper - Aero Precision with no FA - $103 shipped from Aero
Barrel/Gas block/Gas Tube - Wilson Arms 16"/223 Wyld/1:8/Fluted/Nitride - Gas block is .937 micro/both tube and block are Nitride - $296 shipped JSE Surplus
Handguard - Midwest Industries SSM10G3/10" Mlok free float - $170 shipped
BCM Gunfighter MOD 4 Charging handle - $50 Optics Planet
Bolt - Assembled/Nitride and with firing pin - $54 AIM Surplus
Vortex Sparc 2 - $200 Optics Planet
Total - $1,450
I already had the vise block needed to hold the upper. MI gives you a barrel nut wrench for their barrel nut.
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Thought I would add this!
I have one. Swapped the upper for a PSA upper. Took it to the range once but could not sight it in. The rings on the scope were twisted. I fixed that all up and now just have to go back. Its a cool rifle to have but from what I hear nothing beats the real thing.
DrTom
.38 Special
Gentlemen,I am a new member to the Forum and I am interested in the Ares/Fightlite SCR as my first semiauto rifle. I have introduced myself in the Introduction section and am legitimately looking for info on the Ares/Fightlite SCR before I buy one as my first rifle.I have seen that many established members are very suspicious of new members with few posts.
I don't know how to get around this problem ;I have very little experience with guns/rifles and have come here and NYFirearmes.com for help. The other Forum doesn't seem to be as active as this Forum .A memeber here who is also a member on the other Forum suggested posting here. My user name on the other Forum is Dr.Tom
If there is a private message capability here I can provide my email address and then references to any one who would like them.
I'm intereested In purchasing an SCR ; I have a contact who is a FF L holder that I got from a friend who owns a number of hand guns , however I need information on the SCR from those who know more about it than I do because I am most likely going to have to purchase it without seeing it.
For instance I thought the sporter style stock was the way to go but after reading this thread it appears that most posters prefer the Monte Carlo stock.
I need to know if that is truly the recommendation of majority here. I am going to be using the gun only for range target shooting; first my self and then my wife . I'm over the age of 60 and this will be one of our semi-retiement activities. I was going to buy the rifle complete but but I see mention of buying upper and lowers. I know nothing about putting rifles together from upper and lower parts but if that's the way to go I'm willing to learn if its not to
complicated a job.
Any help would be appreciated .Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Tom
I don't know how to get around this problem ;I have very little experience with guns/rifles and have come here and NYFirearmes.com for help. The other Forum doesn't seem to be as active as this Forum .A memeber here who is also a member on the other Forum suggested posting here. My user name on the other Forum is Dr.Tom
If there is a private message capability here I can provide my email address and then references to any one who would like them.
I'm intereested In purchasing an SCR ; I have a contact who is a FF L holder that I got from a friend who owns a number of hand guns , however I need information on the SCR from those who know more about it than I do because I am most likely going to have to purchase it without seeing it.
For instance I thought the sporter style stock was the way to go but after reading this thread it appears that most posters prefer the Monte Carlo stock.
I need to know if that is truly the recommendation of majority here. I am going to be using the gun only for range target shooting; first my self and then my wife . I'm over the age of 60 and this will be one of our semi-retiement activities. I was going to buy the rifle complete but but I see mention of buying upper and lowers. I know nothing about putting rifles together from upper and lower parts but if that's the way to go I'm willing to learn if its not to
complicated a job.
Any help would be appreciated .Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Tom
@DrTom I picked up one of these a few weeks back as I posted earlier in this thread. I have been kind of busy and have not have a chance to put any serious range time in on the SCR. I got a good deal on the sporter model ( used but un-fired ) When I get the time to put more rounds down range, I will decide weather or not to upgrade the upper. I wanted this mainly for a Coyote wacker, I also have Mini 14's and accept the fact that they are not target rifles that what Bolt Actions are for!
As for the stock I may or may not need to put a cheek pad on it when I mount the optics.
I'm sure some of the others will chime it shortly!
So welcome to the forum!!
As for the stock I may or may not need to put a cheek pad on it when I mount the optics.
I'm sure some of the others will chime it shortly!
So welcome to the forum!!
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
@DrTom, I own an ARES and the only thing I changed on it was adding optics and putting the bolt catch on it. It's a fine rifle and I enjoy shooting it. I happen to have the sporter stock and would agree with many others that the Monte Carlo stock option is the way to go. Otherwise you'll probably have to put a cheek pad/cheek riser on it in order to get a proper cheek weld like I had to.
I bought mine complete (came with upper and lower already assembled). If I were you I'd order it the same way and only customize it once you get more comfortable with it. I think most FFLs either carry them or can order them for you so I don't think that should be too much of a problem. You shouldn't have anything to worry about assuming you pass the NICS background check.
I'm by no means an expert (many on this forum have knowledge that far surpasses mine) but if you have other questions don't be afraid to ask. I'm a firm believer that we're all on here to learn.
I bought mine complete (came with upper and lower already assembled). If I were you I'd order it the same way and only customize it once you get more comfortable with it. I think most FFLs either carry them or can order them for you so I don't think that should be too much of a problem. You shouldn't have anything to worry about assuming you pass the NICS background check.
I'm by no means an expert (many on this forum have knowledge that far surpasses mine) but if you have other questions don't be afraid to ask. I'm a firm believer that we're all on here to learn.
@DrTom I have a few SCRs I bought one complete and sold off the upper and bought two lower ends and put my own uppers on them. They are fine rifles and almost as versatile as the AR platform they are designed to substitute. Mine all have heavy barrels and produce sub-Minute of Angle groups with my reloads.
I recommend getting the one with the monte-carlo stock as it has a higher comb to allow for better cheek welds when using a scope.
I recommend getting the one with the monte-carlo stock as it has a higher comb to allow for better cheek welds when using a scope.
DrTom
.38 Special
Thank you for the kind welcome, response and info. I saw the great deal you got on the used rifle;we should all be so fortunate! I'm really looking forward to getting one of these rifles but first finding out whether I should just buy the complete rifle from the Gun Broker,etc or if I should be buying just the lower and then buying different uppers (if I have the terminology right). My problem is that I don't know enough about these rifles to know whether I could put them together or not as one issue.
The second issue is that I don't know what to look for if I went the route of different lowers and uppers. Would it make more sense for me to just buy the complete rifle until I start shooting and become more educated?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Tom
Get a complete rifle first. Then if you like it or want to get into something else you can build or have built an upper that fits your wants and desires.
DrTom
.38 Special
Thank you all for the advice and recommendations regarding the SCR. It looks like you were already answerring many of my questions while I was responding to the first response!
It looks like I'll order the complete rifle with the Monte Carlo stock and possibly add a bolt catch(I've looked up what this is and what it does). I'm assuming I don't need a threaded barrell? The only difference I can see between the SCR-001 and the SCR-011 is that the in the 011 the UPPER RECEIVER INCLUDES EJECTION PORT DUST COVER. Can I assume that I want that also?
Best regards,
Tom
It looks like I'll order the complete rifle with the Monte Carlo stock and possibly add a bolt catch(I've looked up what this is and what it does). I'm assuming I don't need a threaded barrell? The only difference I can see between the SCR-001 and the SCR-011 is that the in the 011 the UPPER RECEIVER INCLUDES EJECTION PORT DUST COVER. Can I assume that I want that also?
Best regards,
Tom
A dust cover is not a deal breaker. If it doesn't cost any more sure, why not. If it costs more I would pass.
Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Definitely not in NY.
DrTom
.38 Special
There's no extra charge for the model with the dust cover so I guess that's the way I'll go and without the threaded barrel.
Please forgive this simplistic question but do these rifles come with a case or do I have to buy one separately? If I have to buy one are there standard sizes?
Thank you all again.
Best regards,
Tom
Please forgive this simplistic question but do these rifles come with a case or do I have to buy one separately? If I have to buy one are there standard sizes?
Thank you all again.
Best regards,
Tom
Mine did come with a case, not sure if they still do. A standard case for a scoped rifle will work fine! It will come boxed at the very least to bring home.