Not singling you out here but I think this happens all the time when mfg's start building exotic variations. If I understand this correctly you have a 6.5 CM AR-10. How many parts did Colt have to modify to get a 6.5 CM to work in an AR-10 platform? Sounds like just about everything. The world of AR-10's looks to be a minefield of proprietary parts.
I was at the range the other day and a guy had an AR-10 that wouldn't feed new LC ammo. He said he had the rifle custom built, about 5K. He was pretty pissed off. He blamed the FTF's on the ammo and gave me about 15 rds. I checked it for spec at home with a micrometer and there was nothing wrong with the ammo. Probably a mag issue.
I don't think I've ever seen that with an AR-15. Maybe because most mfg's clone the Colt M4.
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In the P-F basket of deplorables.
So, I guess we are all beating a dead horse?
I'd still buy a LE901 if I could find one for around $1500, even if it is a proprietary AR10'ish rifle with little hope for spare parts availability.
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Dang, I was hopeful this pun-fest would continue.
But, yes, I have owned and used COLT AR rifles for a very, very long time. Top-notch products. I feel sorry for the Colt line workers who are turning out truly quality, rugged, reliable products and have to endure complete and total incompetence at the senior-management level which has utterly failed to innovate. That's on them, not on the guys doing the actual work.
Correct on the 6.5CM, I'm not sure how much they've modified/scaled up or if they completely redesigned most of the guns. It really is a mine field unless it's DPMS pattern. Really, I knew better buying the rifle but was so impressed with the one I shot I had to buy one. It's a real joy to shoot and just over 2500 rounds into it the gun is much more accurate than I thought was possible without stepping up to big money. I picked it up with transfer for just a hair over $1300 and it is an incredible product/value for the money. I think the CM762 is just as good in .308 at least what I've experienced. Really all my gripe is just about getting an extra barrel for when I need it. I don't think I'll ever break anything on the gun but could burn that 6.5 barrel in a hurry. I will be slowing down on it's usage, I really hope Colt starts to trickle parts or uppers out for them or at least let me send it in for a rebarrel if needed. It's good if all this is a move to stay a float though. A sport business will change to meet market demand, I don't know which way it is one or the other political or whatever but I do hope it's just what they state it to be. I'm trying to be reasonable and there have been some solid points on here.
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