NRA Gun of the Week: Savage MSR 15 Recon Rifle

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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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