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January 2009

6.8 SPC AR-15 Carbines: The Stag Arms 5L Gets the Nod

Shooting the stout midrange cartridge, the heavily-tricked-out Stag outdueled carbines from DPMS and Rock River, both of which had feeding problems that made them into single-shots.

The AR-15 platform is booming not only in total unit sales but also in aftermarket accessories such as buttstocks, hand guards, sights, you name it. Perhaps even more significant is the availability of ARs chambered for calibers other than .223 Remington—the greatest indication that shooters like something is that they're willing to tinker with it.

In this test we will evaluate three such carbines with 16-inch barrels chambered for 6.8mm SPC ammunition. All three of these models were flat-top designs featuring a Picatinny rail atop the receiver. They were the $1114 DPMS AP4 Panther Carbine that came with a $124 JP Enterprises trigger upgrade; the $925 RRA LAR-6.8 Mid-Length A4 from…

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