#specialpurposerifles

[glassleafhouse]

[christiangrest]

Why an SPR (Special Purpose rifle)? 

For the better part of 3-5 decades, the military had a standard 20” M-16 rifle and a shorter carbine length, 14.5” rifle. Both had their advantages and disadvantages. Better velocity and range with the 20” version, but of course it wasn’t as good for close combat roles. The 14.5” carbine version was great for close quarters but lacked somewhat out at distance. You truly need a 20” barrel to get all of the velocity out of the 5.56 cartridge. The SPR or Special Purpose rifle came about as somewhat of an intermediate rifle. The military designated it the MK12. A true MK12 SPR is an 18” barrel rifle, rather heavy, made for suppressor use. It can be used to be more of a precision rifle hen needed than a carbine, but a tad shorter than the 20” M16. 

A number of years ago I set out to put together my own version of an SPR. It wasn’t going to be anything like the MK12, but rather an SPR to suite my own needs and wants. Brownells at the time had most all of the parts I needed for this particular rifle. I opted to use a Ballistic Advantage 18” premium fluted stainless steel barrel. It truly is a work of art and helped to save a little bit of weight along the way. I wanted something that wasn’t overly heavy, but had a rifle length gas system, and this barrel fit the bill nicely. For the gas system a superlative arms adjustable gas block was installed to better fine tune that gas system for suppressor use. To continue with the weight savings theme, I went with an Aero Precision M4E1 receiver set and their Atlas R-One hand guard. The Atlas series of hand guards are super thin and offer a lighter weight than other options. I did sacrifice some rigidity by going with this hand guard, but let’s be honest…I wasn’t going to be knocking down doors with this setup. 

For the butt stock, I had originally went with an adjustable Magpul stock, but later opted to swap it out for a Magpul PRS Lite stock assembly. The Magpul PR lite has just enough adjustability for cheek weld and length of pull, that it works perfectly for my setup. The very last piece of the puzzle was the optic. I decided to go with a Vortex diamondback Tactical FFP 4-16x44. It’s not the best optic, but does a nice job for it’s price point. No complaints of this particular optic. 

This rifle setup is a joy to shoot! It can easily achieve 1 inch groups at 100 yards with quality match ammo. The rifle length gas system is truly what makes this rifle shine…so much smoother to shoot than any of the shorter gas systems. The optic chosen allows it to be very precise with shots. I could’ve chosen a better optic for close in work however. Maybe someday I’ll swap the optic out for something different.

So is this a MK12 SPR? Definitely not….BUT it is my SPR. It does what I had hoped it would do…which is be that intermediate rifle size that is a tad shorter, but still offers good precision if needed. Interested in building YOUR SPR? Definitely check out Brownells as they have all the pieces to that puzzle. 

[iacoatings]

#Repost @ralphylara with @download_repost ・・・ New sling, new build 🤙🏻 #noveske #battlearmsdevelopment #danieldefense #freedom #surefire #specialpurposerifles #arbuild #cerakote https://www.instagram.com/p/B2dFbBPA-Zt/?igshid=1rpdjpfpsp9rk

[carolinas1stdef]

Sending out more CFD Coated @desert_tech SRS bolts to customers tomorrow. All SRS bolt ID’s are hard chromed, polished then all OD’s are coated with our Hybrid DLC. Ultra slick, drag coefficient of .02 DRY..... we have also coated several A1, & A2 trigger transfer bars, and sears. #srs #srsa1 #srsa2 #bullpup #bullpuprifle #slick #boltbling #tomorrowsweapons #sniperrifle #specialpurposerifles #usa #2a #pewpewlife #bling https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx02Co4gWwE/?igshid=b4e75j2axqt7

[trexarmskydex]

A Thanksgiving isn’t complete until there’s been some lead down range. Ran the SPR some this afternoon at the new range. This gun wrecks. That’s all I will say. - #bcm #bcmgear #mcmr #nightforce #rmr #trijicon #peq15 #harrisbipod #surefire #geissele #carbine #spr #dmr #specialpurposerifle #trexarms #trexarmskydex #thanksgiving #kestrelperformance

[deserttech-blog1]

from @specialpurposerifles - Desert Tech 7.62 MDR with a Nightforce ATACR mounted up. #specialpurposerifles #deserttech #mdr #microdynamicrifle #nightforceoptics #nightforceatacr #spuhr #bullpup #boomstick #blackriflesmatter #308 #762 #762x51 #molonlabe #2a #worthit #worththewait

[deserttech-blog1]

Does #deserttechmunitions ammo shoot? You be the judge: @specialpurposerifles - I like it when I can shoot tight groups, but I love it even more when those groups are shot with .338 Lapua Magnum. This was shot with a Desert Tech SRS, with a Proof Carbon Fiber barrel from Special Purpose Rifles, a Thunder Beast 338 Ultra suppressor, and factory Desert Tech Ammo. #specialpurposerifles #deserttech #deserttechsrsa1 #gunstagram #picoftheday #molonlabe #2a #sniper #sniperrifle #accurate #precision #precisionrifle #longrange #longrangeshooting #longrangeshootersofutah #proofresearch #thunderbeastarms #deserttechmunitions

[deserttech-blog1]

From @specialpurposerifles ・・・ Just a reminder about the incredible sale on Desert Tech rifles for the NRA show. Right now you can purchase a desert Tech SRS and factory conversion kit and get your second factory conversion kit for 50% off. This sale goes through Monday and could save you up to $975. Contact us to order. #deserttech #molonlabe #specialpurposerifles #longrangeshootersofutah #longrangeshooting #longrange #precision #precisionrifle #boltgun #boltaction #sniperrifle #2a #pewpewlife

[deserttech-blog1]

from @specialpurposerifles - A 16" barreled and suppressed Desert Tech MDR compared to a 10.5" SBR with its stock fully collapsed. This MDR is crazy compact. We have opened preordering on our website for 7.62 MDR rifles. We are only allowing a dozen to be preordered at this time as we don't want to have an endless line of preorders like some other dealers already have. #specialpurposerifles #deserttech #mdr #microdynamicrifle #worthit #worththewait #spuhr #gunsdaily #gunstagram #gunsofinstagram #guns #pewpew #pewpewlife #fightthenoise #picoftheday #nightforceoptics #ruggedsuppressors

[deserttech-blog1]

from @specialpurposerifles - Hope you guys are set up for a fun weekend. #deserttech #mdr #microdynamicrifle #specialpurposerifles #nightforce #spuhr #godscountry #gettothemountains #picoftheday #2a

[deserttech-blog1]

from @specialpurposerifles - A 16" barreled and suppressed Desert Tech MDR compared to a 10.5" SBR with its stock fully collapsed. This MDR is crazy compact. We have opened preordering on our website for 7.62 MDR rifles. We are only allowing a dozen to be preordered at this time as we don't want to have an endless line of preorders like some other dealers already have. #specialpurposerifles #deserttech #mdr #microdynamicrifle #worthit #worththewait #spuhr #gunsdaily #gunstagram #gunsofinstagram #guns #pewpew #pewpewlife #fightthenoise #picoftheday #nightforceoptics #ruggedsuppressors

[deserttech-blog1]

from @specialpurposerifles - One rifle system to rule them all. .223 to .338 LM using the same action/chassis and optic. We can help you with anything you could possibly need for your Desert Tech. #specialpurposerifles #deserttech #nightforce #sniperrifle #accurate #precision #goldstandard #2a #molonlabe #longrange #longrangeshooting

[deserttech-blog1]

From @specialpurposerifles ・・・ Hope you guys are having a great Saturday. I love my Desert Tech SRS. Being able to go from .223 to .338 LM in less than a minute is awesome. If you are interested in any Desert Tech Product, high end optic, conversion kit, custom barrels, or any accessory you see in this picture with the exception of the RRS tripod, contact us for pricing and availability. #pewpewlife #2a #merica #sniperrifle #longrangeshootersofutah #longrangeshooting #longrange #precisionrifle #precisionrifleseries #accurate #accuracy1st #primeammo #deserttech #specialpurposerifles #wiebad #reallyrightstuff #reasorprecisionsolutions #armageddongear #shortactioncustoms #kestrelballistics

[deserttech-blog1]

From @specialpurposerifles ・・・ Getting rifles sighted in for tomorrow's match. Put the old 6x47 barrel back in for my wife to shoot tomorrow. The SRS as always went right back to zero and the barrel is still hammering one hole groups. #deserttech #specialpurposerifles #proofresearch #shortactioncustoms #precisionrifle #precisionrifleseries #nationalrifleleague

[deserttech-blog1]

from @specialpurposerifles - For those waiting on yesterday's promise of a Utah company combination deal, here it is. If you purchase a new Desert Tech SRS or Covert complete rifle from SpecialPurposeRifles.com we will throw in a Silencerco Omega suppressor with a 3/4x24 thread insert for free. The suppressor does not include an ASR brake or ASR mount in this special. They can be purchased separately. We will run this special through Saturday October 7th.

[carolinas1stdef]

Desert Tech A2’s will be shipping out next week! If you’re at Shot Show, stop by and check them out! They do have an A2 set up with one of our Coated Bolts, and a Proof Barrel from @specialpurposerifles Place your order today on our website www.carolinasfirstdefense.com @desert_tech @proof_research #bullpup #lightweight #getoutandshoot #longrange #shotshow2019 #lasvegas (at Sands Expo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_OSqQA-VT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13jlioacycirj