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There is something about a fixed carry handle AR that just feels right, and Rock River Arms clearly gets it. The LAR-15 A2 Mid takes that classic service rifle profile and builds it the way RRA builds everything, with a forged A2 upper, a forged LAR-15 lower, and a 16 inch chrome moly lightweight barrel wearing an A2 front sight base and flash hider. The 1:9 twist is a smart middle ground that stabilizes the 55 and 62 grain loads most of us feed an AR, and the 5.56 NATO chamber means you can run either 5.56 or .223 Remington without a second thought.
Plenty of retro style carbines run a carbine length gas system, but Rock River went with mid-length here, and your shoulder will notice the difference. The longer gas system smooths out the recoil impulse and eases wear on the moving parts, so the rifle cycles with less snap and stays flatter through strings of fire. Pair that with the RRA two-stage trigger, which gives you a light take-up and a clean, predictable break, and you have a rifle that shoots better than its old school looks might suggest. The six position CAR stock and RRA overmolded A2 grip round things out, letting you adjust length of pull for different builds, layers, or family members sharing range time.
At around 6.6 pounds, this is an easy rifle to carry and a fun one to shoot all afternoon. The A2 sights are simple, tough, and always on, no batteries required, which makes this a great trainer for learning marksmanship fundamentals the traditional way. It ships with a 30 round magazine, so you are ready to load up and go from day one. Whether you want a faithful nod to the rifles a generation of shooters trained on, a dependable truck gun, or just an AR that stands apart from the sea of flat top builds, the LAR-15 A2 Mid delivers the goods with Rock River's reputation for accuracy behind it.
Yes. The barrel is cut with a 5.56 NATO chamber, which safely handles both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. That gives you flexibility to run whatever is on the shelf or cheapest by the case without worrying about pressure issues.
The A2 upper has a fixed carry handle rather than a flat top rail, so it is built around iron sight use. That said, carry handle scope mounts and rail adapters are widely available if you want to add a red dot or scope. Most buyers pick this model specifically for the classic irons, and the A2 sight setup is fully adjustable for windage and elevation.
A 1:9 twist is a versatile middle ground that stabilizes bullets from about 40 up to 69 grains reliably, which covers the vast majority of common range and hunting loads. The ever popular 55 grain and 62 grain offerings are right in its sweet spot. Very heavy match bullets in the 75 to 77 grain range are better suited to faster twist barrels.
The mid-length system places the gas port farther down the 16 inch barrel, which lowers port pressure and gives the action a bit more dwell time. The practical result is a softer, smoother recoil impulse and gentler wear on internal parts. On a 16 inch barrel, mid-length is widely considered the ideal setup.
| UPC | 842834108244 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AR1296 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Sights | A2 |
| Product Type | AR |
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