Fred Eichler’s Rock River LAR-15: Perfect Lightweight AR for Predators — SHOT Show 2018

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Rock River Arms has teamed with Fred Eichler for new Fred Eichler Signature Series Predator rifles. These guns are designed from the ground up with the hunter in mind, and mostly that means weight savings. The barrels are fluted, and the handguards are carbon fiber. The rifle weighs in at only 6.9 pounds.

 

Fred Eichler's Rock River LAR-15: Perfect Lightweight AR for Predators — SHOT Show 2018SPECS:

  • Caliber: 5.56/.223
  • Lower Receiver: Forged RRA LAR-15
  • Barrel: 16-in. 1:8-in. twist
  • Muzzle: RRA Fred Eichler Series
  • Gas Block: Low-profile
  • Trigger: RRA Chrome, two-stage
  • Charging Handle: BCM Gunfighter Medium Latch
  • Handguard: RRA FES carbon-fiber free-floated
  • Pistol Grip: Hogue
  • Weight: 6.9 lbs.
  • Lenght: 33.5 in.
  • 1 MOA at 100 yds. Guarantee
  • MSRP: $1,800

Impressions

Also unique to this rifle, a new muzzle brake. This brake is promised to pull the gun down and forward, negating the effects of recoil. The trigger guard is oversized, to accommodate gloved hands on winter days. Out of the box, this rifle comes with a 6 position collapsible stock, designed to fit any size hunter. The trigger is a two-stage match, which is a great help on difficult shots.

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About the author: Clay Martin is a former Marine and Green Beret, retiring out of 3rd Special Forces Group. He is a multi-decade and -service sniper, as well as 3-Gun competitor and Master ranked shooter in USPSA Production. In addition to writing about guns, he is the author of “Last Son of The War God,” a novel about shooting people that deserve it. You can also follow him on twitter, @offthe_res or his website, Off-The-Reservation.com

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  • doug February 14, 2018, 8:31 pm

    Go ahead and buy one, then when you need a part, RRA will tell you, NO, buy another complete upper or lower to get the one part you need. Crappy company !!!!!

  • Scotty Gunn February 14, 2018, 6:07 pm

    Just built one like this for the Mrs. Light bbl, went light all over. Shoots very well, (223 wylde, 1×8). Cost $400 to build. Even ceracoated it stainless on the upper and lower.Could build 4.5 for the MSRP of this one. Come on folks, get real. Sandy Hook days are over.

  • lukeum February 14, 2018, 4:33 pm

    lots of neat ideas clay gets to play with cool and expensive toys

  • August Bender February 14, 2018, 12:18 pm

    The device on the end of the barrel is a muzzle BRAKE, not a break. Spelling does matter.

  • Stephie La Grande February 14, 2018, 9:43 am

    Hey Hill if you can provide a parts list where you get a list of the following top end components for $600 I’d really appreciate it 🙂
    cryogenic treated barrel
    proprietary muzzle break as described
    carbon fiber hand guard and barrel nut
    2 stage match trigger
    ergonomic 6 position stock
    cerekoted upper and lower

    • Hill Creekmore February 14, 2018, 10:49 am

      Don’t need 400.00 dollar barrel and 200.00 trigger to make AR shoot 1/2 in at 100 yds polish your own trigger don’t get me wrong it’s a nice gun and have nothing against Fred just little high priced for some people

  • Hill Creekmore February 14, 2018, 9:04 am

    1800.00 Don’t think so you can build one for a 1/3 of that easy as Legos

    • David Sherburne February 14, 2018, 1:23 pm

      I wish you could build me one for $600. I’m not able To build one any more.

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