M1A Bullpup!

[Smith]

This looks sweet!

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[Magiccarpetrides]

nm....$1275...maybe if one could find a good m1a with a crappy stock.

Edited June 17, 2010 by Magiccarpetrides
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[Guest Keinengel]

Agreed. I'd jump on it if it didnt cost about as much as the rifle itself . However, putting that on a scout model M1A would drop the overall length to that of an SBR wouldnt it?

[Smith]

Website says an 18" barrel would have an overall length of 26.5"! Very cool! Cost is $1275 but comes with bi-pod, VG, PG, and tools.

[Mike]

Agreed. I'd jump on it if it didnt cost about as much as the rifle itself .

It is 100% billet CNC machined aluminum. Expensive to make.

[50 cal]

You can run aluminum fast as hell in a CNC. particularly a fourth axis machine. Which this most likely is. Bore it to get it on a center, stick it in a fourth axis machine and set to hauling ass. Aluminum runs quick. Rough it out then run a finishing pass.

Mark it up about 300% as typical in the firearms industry and you are done.

So if it is $1275 MSRP, it costs about $300 tops to make. Thats tops.

[Smith]

You can run aluminum fast as hell in a CNC. particularly a fourth axis machine. Which this most likely is. Bore it to get it on a center, stick it in a fourth axis machine and set to hauling ass. Aluminum runs quick. Rough it out then run a finishing pass.

Mark it up about 300% as typical in the firearms industry and you are done.

So if it is $1275 MSRP, it costs about $300 tops to make. Thats tops.

Maybe, if you don't factor in the cost of the machine, labor, bulk raw material, facilities, distribution and shipping, ect.

[Guest Keinengel]

It's a great looking set up but there isnt any practical reason for me to dump as much as i paid for the rifle into something thats not going to improve the performance for me in any way. That being said it is marketed towards Military/LE and it fits their needs well.

[SmokyBaer]

It's bad enough trying to find a folder for my Scout Squad but the price of this one makes even the EBR look affordable.

[50 cal]

Maybe, if you don't factor in the cost of the machine, labor, bulk raw material, facilities, distribution and shipping, ect.

That does factor all those in. I worked in firearms manufacturing for close to 14 years. After seeing what it takes to bring a product to market and the resulting markup, I can tell you for certainty they don't have over 4 bills in it.

[Smith]

That does factor all those in. I worked in firearms manufacturing for close to 14 years. After seeing what it takes to bring a product to market and the resulting markup, I can tell you for certainty they don't have over 4 bills in it.

Interesting. Care to say where you worked? Not trying to be nosy, just interested.

Other than the price the only thing that really raised my eyebrows was the neoprene bedding. Can that handle barrel heat buildup and wouldn't that be a little too flexible?

[50 cal]

Worked at Barrett for 12 years. Then Serbu firearms for 3 years.