Aero Precision M5E1 - Gun Review

Am Shooting Journal ^ | 3/27/2018 | O Voleg

[w1n1]

Aero Precision's M5E1 is an evolutionary improvement on the basic AR-10 theme
The Aero Precision M5E1 is a logical development from their more basic M5 .308 autoloading rifle. It is positioned as a firearm that’s practical in the field, yet more accurate and capable of sustained fire than typical hunting or defense rifles.
The main upgrade is the strengthened receiver designed to give monolithic-rail effects without its logistical disadvantage, namely the difficulty of changing the forend. The area where the free floated handguard and the barrel attach to the receiver has been beefed up relative to the typical AR-10-style guns.
The mounting surface for the for end is machined into the upper receiver, so the free-floated rail attaches with just four pairs of screws and no need for additional rings or hardware.

The rifle I tested was a combination of all three variants offered by Aero Precision. It came with an adjustable Magpul CTR stock designed for the 16-inch carbine, a 15-inch forend for an 18-inch midlength rifle and a 20-inch barrel for a full-length rifle. The goal was to have a relatively handy weapon yielding maximum muzzle velocity. A variable-length stock allowed adjustments for various shooting positions and for body armor. Read the rest of the Aero Precision M5E1 review here.

[RC one]

looks pretty nice. I imagine it’s capable of better accuracy. I’m liking the DPMS gen II Hunter more though. it’s around 7.5 lbs base weight and I have gotten outstanding accuracy out of the Gen II Recon. I like the idea of a 7.5 lb full size AR10.

[moovova]

"Ha, ha..he said autoloading."

(All silliness aside...I want one.)