Montana Rifle Company Junction 308Win Field Evaluation

[HingleMcCringleberry]

If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand. But we could start with the bronze finish, gold bands on the bolt handle, gold trigger, and gaudy logo on the tang...

I was worried that was what you meant. I hope the overly sophisticated HT crew doesn't read that. They might start looking down their nose at you....

 

[bradmacmt]

I was worried that was what you meant. I hope the overly sophisticated HT crew doesn't read that. They might start looking down their nose at you....

There's no accounting for taste, and as has been famously stated, "no one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." It should be a real success...

 

[bradmacmt]

What is that?

Sorry - realized you were asking what a rez-runner is. It's an automobile found on various reservations here in Montana.

 

[HighUintas]

I don't care for the synthetic stocked one. But I do like the junction and think the gold band on bolt handle and gold trigger work well together.

 

[SKNFLT]

How does this action compare to the Echols LX-1?

 

[Formidilosus]

How does this action compare to the Echols LX-1?

How many LX-1’s have shipped to customers?

 

[bradmacmt]

How does this action compare to the Echols LX-1?

That would be like comparing a Patek Philippe to a Seiko. Both are watches, and both tell time, but...

From the photos, I really like the actual MRC action. If available as just an action, and without the gold grills, I'd buy one.

 

[DavidReed]

How many LX-1’s have shipped to customers?

There are around 15-20 LX-1's that have been delivered and have seen extensive field use. The first run was spoken for before the first chip hit the floor.

How does this action compare to the Echols LX-1?

With all due respect to MRC and their current effort, I really wish them success in getting a better evolution of the 1999 action to market, but hey're not comparable beyond both being rifle actions that are both somewhat model 70 like. D'Arcy is a 99th percentile gunmaker who designs and builds 99th percentile rifles. The LX-1 is his vision for a rifle action where design is driven by perfection of function, not cost.

 

[Formidilosus]

There are around 15-20 LX-1's that have been delivered

That was my point. They are not remotely in the same realm.

 

[robtattoo]

If never heard of D'Arcy Echols until 10 minutes ago.
Now I've got something else to covet.....

Also, I freaking LOVE this level of transparency & honesty, whilst promising nothing but his very best efforts:

 

[DavidReed]

OP - What is your appraisal of the component recoil lug arrangement that MRC is using on the 2022 action? How is the assembly holding up through the current round count?

 

[SDHNTR]

If never heard of D'Arcy Echols until 10 minutes ago.
Now I've got something else to covet.....

Also, I freaking LOVE this level of transparency & honesty, whilst promising nothing but his very best efforts:
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Darcy makes no bones about it. He’s gonna charge you a mint, but you will own the finest rifle money can buy when the dust finally settles.

 

[Formidilosus]

OP - What is your appraisal of the component recoil lug arrangement that MRC is using on the 2022 action? How is the assembly holding up through the current round count?

Haven’t seen any issues with it so far. My initial reaction wasn’t necessarily great, and UM’s gunsmiths certainly didn’t like it, but that’s everyone said about Tikka lugs and they have turned out to work very well.

So far this rifle is shooting well. Time will tell.

 

[Formidilosus]

The MRC has been performing without issue since the rear screw being corrected. The feed and function has been flawless, the bolt has smoothed up considerably, and the trigger creep has nearly been removed.

Close to another 100 rounds on it.

 

[PsRpOiGrRiAtM]

Looks promising, how many rounds is that?

 

[Spoonbill]

Not only are the tolerances super tight, but the receiver threads are threadmilled so they're timed. I can swap barrels between 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 rifles, and not only will it headspace correctly, but the barrel engraving will also clock to the same position within a degree or so once torqued.

Technically, all our barrels are pre-fit at +.000/+.003 from SAAMI low limit once torqued to spec.

p.s. sorry about those videos, I hate being on camera like a used car salesman...

Not to derail this thread too much but can you share an estimated time on when left hand rifles will be available?

 

[DavidReed]

How much lateral play is in the trigger if you push the shoe side to side?

 

[Formidilosus]

How much lateral play is in the trigger if you push the shoe side to side?

A bit- 1/16” maybe. I could measure it if you would like?

 

[DavidReed]

A bit- 1/16” maybe. I could measure it if you would like?

If you would. I'm interested to know how much movement there is.

 

[Imac45acp]

Not to derail this thread too much but can you share an estimated time on when left hand rifles will be available?

It's probably going to be early/mid next year before we get to making lefties. They're pretty high up on the priority list, but still a lot of other projects to finish before then.