LWRC Accuracy

[rcrandall]

There has been some discussion in the past about piston guns being inaccurate or not as accurate as DI guns. I just picked up the September 2009 Guns & Ammo and on page 82 there is a piece written by Patrick Sweeny about the LWRCI M6A2 5.56mm. Paulo, if you feel the need to move this because it's not 6.8 I understand.

He conducted some 100 yard, five shot accuracy tests using a Leupold 3.5x10X scope.

Remington 55 gr FMJ - 1.5"
Federal 69gr Gold Medal Match - .80"
Hornady 60gr Urban - TAP - .75"
Wolf 62gr FMJ - 1.7"
Hornady 75gr TAP-precision - .75"
Fiocchi 69gr Matchking - .80"
Winchester USA 55gr FMJ - 1.2"
Black Hills 75 gr Heavy Match - .75"

The author reported zero stoppages and clean operation.

I know there are some DI guns out there that can shoot more accurately, but for a combat gun this is excellent. In any event, most people can't outshoot their guns anyway. Though this is 5.56 I'm pretty sure a 6.8 version with SSA's 115 grain OTM or 110 grain Pro Hunter would shine in a similar test.

[paulosantos]

I've been pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of my Piston AR. I think that was an early knock on piston uppers, mainly by piston haters or because of theories.

[tbready]

I'm eagerly awaiting that LMT 6.8 piston changeover kit for the MRP. C'mon already.

[constructor]

In the beginning there were some piston systems that produced bad accuracy and many complaints, some of it due to a constant heavy spring pressure on the op rod and barrel. Companies are using revised systems and springs now, simple evolution to make their systems better and satisfy the customer.

[Lastrites]

Those are some good groups, along with some ok ones. All which can be expected from either type of platform and any rifle can be a picky eater as we all know.