Two short months before the 2014 SHOT Show, Ruger announced the release of the SR-762 rifle.
The new rifle was chambered for the 7.62×51 and .308 Win cartridges, and it used the same type of piston system the company perfected in the SR-556 rifle.
While initial reaction seemed both positive and strong, the gun ultimately fell out of the company’s catalog. While I have no official statement from Ruger, I believe I know why.
In the most recent earnings call, Smith & Wesson indicated the new M&P10 rifles are selling very well. Â As is typical for the company, S&W did not release any numbers for units sold or for how many are on backorder. Â However, it seemed plain that the rifles are doing very well in the company’s line-up.
Heckler & Koch brought some new toys to Media Day 2012. The rifle that caught my attention the most was the new H&K MR762A1. This rifle is the 7.62 mm version modeled after the company’s MR556A1, which is chambered in 5.56 mm. This is the civilian model of the H&K 416 that was developed for military and law enforcement use.
The rifle sports the H&K gas piston system, ambidextrous features, and 10-round standard polymer magazines with the ability to accept the 20-round versions designed for the 416. The MR762A1 also offers a whole lot more.