Brownells BRN 601 Pronto

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It's

a faithful replica of the Eugene Stoner's very first AR-15 prototype.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

as crazy as the chargehandle looks i kinda like it. best ambi chargehandle there is by design

 

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as crazy as the chargehandle looks i kinda like it. best ambi chargehandle there is by design

I think it was decided that having an open slot on the top of a battle rifle wasn't a great idea, but it does work well.

 

[Pitdogg2]

I think it was decided that having an open slot on the top of a battle rifle wasn't a great idea, but it does work well.

I can agree with that.

 

[Jfal]

I know that I am an infinitely small sample size, but I have never needed a forward assist on any of my semi-auto 5.56 rifles. I kinda like the replica...

 

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I know that I am an infinitely small sample size, but I have never needed a forward assist on any of my semi-auto 5.56 rifles. I kinda like the replica...

The one I shot in basic back in 1967 didn't have a forward assist. I have heard that people that hunt with AR sometimes use it. Trying to quietly chamber a round, they ease the charging handle forward and then hit the FA to make sure the bolt seats all the way.

 

[USMC6094]

I have its big brother

Too bad Brownells wound down thier retro line of ARs....

 

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Too bad Brownells wound down thier retro line of ARs....

Very nice indeed. I agree about Brownells. JJE, who is the parent company of PSA bought H&R, and then acquired Nodak Spud so hopefully there will be some retro products springing from that union.