First time out with RFB

[aubie515]

I finally got the opportunity to take my RFB to the range today. We tried to go on Sunday, but that didn't work out as planned.

I went to Elverson Gun Club and if you know anything about that range...it's always windy there. I got to the club and noticed a decent amount of snow on the ground, but that did not stop me.

I brought along a very large piece of cardboard to help me sight in faster. I started at 50 yards. I got the rifle dialed in pretty quickly. I didn't take a ton of shots since I had other firearms to shoot as well...IE my Kel Tec PMR and STI Spartan pistols.

I did not replace my A2 FH with my PWS FSC30...I just ran out of time before I could install the FSC30...with the A2 FH...you could feel the recoil go straight back onto your shoulders. IMO, the recoil was very mild for a 308 semi.

I am looking forward to breaking in the rifle with more rounds very soon. I just need to reload some ammo...since I will only be shooting 168gr bullets with this rifle. The reason I am sticking with 168s is because my optic is calibrated for 168gr bullets.

Rifle info
RFB 18" with kydex cheekpiece (a must for RFB)
Burrs PEPR 30mm mount
Leatherwood CMR 1-4x optic
HSM 168gr ammo(only 168gr ammo I had on hand)

I was very pleased with the Leatherwood CMR. I normally do not buy low end optics, but I wanted to try out the CMR since it was calibrated for .223 and .308...the optic has a green illumination and for $250 is a very good bargain. I only shot out to 100 yards because I didn't want to walk into more snow, so 200+ yards will have to be for a future range day.

Overall, I was very impressed with how the RFB handled. At 100 yards, the best group I was able to get was hovering around 1MOA...I think that is great since I only had a 4x optic and I didn't buy the RFB thinking it was going to be a precision firearm. I think that 1MOA is really good for a handy SHTF firearm.

[dougkrammer]

man that thing looks sweet

ive been thinking i may "need" one since i first saw them... i think this post is pushing me more in that direction

[wildweasel]

Kel Tec has some interesting designs. I've been looking at this one too. I'm curious to hear how things go at further distances and how reliability does with higher round counts.

[Excalibur01]

I wish I can get this rifle and give it a try

[Montourage]

I'm considering buying this one as well. They have one at the gun store in town right now for around $1600. Too bad they are having issues getting there production up to demand.

[richeyo2]

Originally Posted by Montourage

I'm considering buying this one as well. They have one at the gun store in town right now for around $1600. Too bad they are having issues getting there production up to demand.

Yeah Kel-Tec makes some cool stuff if you can find it! I'd love to have a PMR-30 & a KSG but only been able to find on GunBroker for dang near twice the list price! A buddy of mine just picked up a PLR-16 & that thing is fun as can be to shoot.

[Nicker727]

I have been looking at thay bullpup for a while debating on whether to get one. Slick gun!!

[xdmikey]

I would buy one if I got the chance. Even if production stalls out it will be valuable. Look at the prices of MSARs; and those are said to be junk in some circles, when compared to steyers.

[Medic18d]

Originally Posted by aubie515

I finally got the opportunity to take my RFB to the range today. We tried to go on Sunday, but that didn't work out as planned.

I went to Elverson Gun Club and if you know anything about that range...it's always windy there. I got to the club and noticed a decent amount of snow on the ground, but that did not stop me.

I brought along a very large piece of cardboard to help me sight in faster. I started at 50 yards. I got the rifle dialed in pretty quickly. I didn't take a ton of shots since I had other firearms to shoot as well...IE my Kel Tec PMR and STI Spartan pistols.

I did not replace my A2 FH with my PWS FSC30...I just ran out of time before I could install the FSC30...with the A2 FH...you could feel the recoil go straight back onto your shoulders. IMO, the recoil was very mild for a 308 semi.

I am looking forward to breaking in the rifle with more rounds very soon. I just need to reload some ammo...since I will only be shooting 168gr bullets with this rifle. The reason I am sticking with 168s is because my optic is calibrated for 168gr bullets.

Rifle info
RFB 18" with kydex cheekpiece (a must for RFB)
Burrs PEPR 30mm mount
Leatherwood CMR 1-4x optic
HSM 168gr ammo(only 168gr ammo I had on hand)

I was very pleased with the Leatherwood CMR. I normally do not buy low end optics, but I wanted to try out the CMR since it was calibrated for .223 and .308...the optic has a green illumination and for $250 is a very good bargain. I only shot out to 100 yards because I didn't want to walk into more snow, so 200+ yards will have to be for a future range day.

Overall, I was very impressed with how the RFB handled. At 100 yards, the best group I was able to get was hovering around 1MOA...I think that is great since I only had a 4x optic and I didn't buy the RFB thinking it was going to be a precision firearm. I think that 1MOA is really good for a handy SHTF firearm.

I have leupold CQT on my RFB . After doing a 25 meter zero . I setup a 300 meter
Target and the RFB and cqt combo proved to have surgical accuracy . Even with my sure fire can on the end shot group was tight and no further adjustments were needed . All in all
At any distance the RFB has proved to be reliable and accurate . It was not common in the local shoot house here around Bragg to clear the rooms with a .308 until the RFB hit the scene . A big thank to kel- tech.

[Sunday]

Those Leatherwood CMR 1-4x optic are really nice scopes . I tried on at the range on an AR.