danb
dont be a dumbass
Does anyone have one and if so can they me what they think of this rifle? Reliability? Accuracy? cost of mags? I am interested in the 308 version. Seems like there are very few reviews that I can find.
Robinson XCR
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h2u
Village Idiot
WOW! I remember discussing these back in '08. Not much since 
I know DD214 purchased one back then, but I don't remember anyone else.
I'd try a search for MDS member XCRmonger. Terra worked there and made and responded to quite a few posts about that rifle
I know DD214 purchased one back then, but I don't remember anyone else.
I'd try a search for MDS member XCRmonger. Terra worked there and made and responded to quite a few posts about that rifle
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
If I remember correctly, unlike Mrs. ROBINSON, Mr. ROBINSON was not known for his charming personality when purchasers had issues.
The SCAR came out, the ARMY dropped the replacement program for the M4, ARs got really, really cheap and plenty full and everyone pretty much forgot about ROBINSON and his XCR.
The SCAR came out, the ARMY dropped the replacement program for the M4, ARs got really, really cheap and plenty full and everyone pretty much forgot about ROBINSON and his XCR.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Just don't use the magazine as a monopod.
Bertfish
Throw bread on me
Forgot all about the XCR. Always thought they were neat looking but I heard they had QC issues. Also, much like the SCAR, I see no particular reason for me to purchase one of these when for the same price I can have a pair of really good ARs.
rob-cubed
In need of moderation
I don't have a Robarms XCR but it's never been widely adopted so you are better off going with another ARternative.
There are a bunch of similar designs by competing manufacturers, including much bigger names that might have better staying power (like Sig, Beretta, and CZ). Quick change barrel, ambi controls, folding stock, some flavor of piston gas system. Whichever wins the day--that combination of features is the rifle of the future. But most of them will go the way of the XCR, interesting designs that will be impossible to find parts for.
There are a bunch of similar designs by competing manufacturers, including much bigger names that might have better staying power (like Sig, Beretta, and CZ). Quick change barrel, ambi controls, folding stock, some flavor of piston gas system. Whichever wins the day--that combination of features is the rifle of the future. But most of them will go the way of the XCR, interesting designs that will be impossible to find parts for.
Ski169
Active Member
- May 28, 2012
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Used to have one. Neat rifle. I ended up selling it new and unfired less than a year later to fund an SR-15. Best decision I ever made. The XCR was heavy and the only twist rate available was 1/9. It had some nice features like the bolt release. I just didn't like it as much as I thought I would.
Didn't they also endorse Romney in 08, even with his desire for another AWB?
The XCR is an OK rifle, but the customer service is legend for being horrible. They also kinda dropped the ball on supporting the M96, which makes people real nervous about what will eventually happen to the XCR.
danb
dont be a dumbass
So, the sense I am getting is that there is a reason this has been sitting on the shelf at a discounted price.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
I believe the nail in the coffin was the owner's attitude towards folks having issues...
It will probably be a collectors item someday; like the AR-18 & 180...
kehvN
Member
I own 2 -Ls and I like them. These days I see the argument for staying with the AR given the market.
There is a small but close community surrounding the XCR with a few active dealers for customer support. There are guys running them in competition shooting as well.
Also I believe a few foreign countries have adopted the rifle.
Not quite so sure on the -M variant. There are different reviews on accuracy but not sure they can be trusted.
There is a small but close community surrounding the XCR with a few active dealers for customer support. There are guys running them in competition shooting as well.
Also I believe a few foreign countries have adopted the rifle.
Not quite so sure on the -M variant. There are different reviews on accuracy but not sure they can be trusted.
FWIW, I have an XCR-L in 7.62x39 and it has been both quite accurate and reliable. Communications with Robinson Arms can be a bit erratic, but generally have been satisfactory. I'm waiting for a 6.5G conversion kit for the rifle. With the 7.62x39 round you have to pay attention of magazines, but both ASC and C-Products, Gen-2 have worked well. With the relatively broad availability of piston AR uppers some of the advantages of the XCR are reduced, but it is an interesting design and a nice rifle
Nathaniel Drake uses an XCR in Uncharted 4. Seems that's the best place for Robinson wares.
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