NRA Gun of the Week: Savage MSR 15 Recon Rifle

American Hunter Staff

posted on September 4, 2017

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Savage Arms entered the AR market early in 2017, and its premium entry in the category—the MSR 15 Recon—is the focus of this week's NRA Gun of the Week. Check out the video embedded above, hosted by American Rifleman's Kelly Young.

• Specifications:
• Model: MSR 15 Recon
• Manufacturer: Savage Arms
• Chambering: .223 Wylde
• Action Type: direct-gas-impingement, center-fire semi-automatic rifle
• Receiver: forged aluminum; hardcoat anodized matte black
• Barrel: 16.13”; 1:8” RH twist, Melonite finish
• Sights: Blackhawk flip-up
• Trigger: 6-lb., 9.5-oz. pull
• Stock: Blackhawk Knoxx Axiom six-position collapsible
• Handguard: free-float M-LOK
• Magazine: 30-round detachable box
• Weight: 7 lbs.
• MSRP: $999

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