Sabre MK12 | Palmetto State Armory

Published on February 4, 2024
Duration: 27:49

This video details the zeroing process for the Palmetto State Armory Sabre MK12 rifle, a budget-friendly MK12 clone. The presenter uses PSA's own 75-grain 5.56 Black Tip ammunition and a Primary Arms 2.5-10x scope with an ACSS Griffin reticle. Initial groups at 100 yards were around 3 MOA, improving to approximately 2 MOA after adjustments and testing with and without an Otter Creek Labs OCM5 suppressor.

Quick Summary

The Palmetto State Armory Sabre MK12, a budget-friendly MK12 clone, was zeroed using Saber Black Tip 75-grain 5.56 ammunition and a Primary Arms 2.5-10x scope. Initial accuracy was around 3 MOA, improving to 2 MOA. The Otter Creek Labs OCM5 suppressor enhanced recoil management and sound suppression.

Chapters

  1. 00:48Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:52Zeroing Process Begins
  3. 01:01Ammunition Choice: 75gr 5.56
  4. 01:09Optic: Primary Arms 2.5-10x ACSS
  5. 01:24Suppressor: Otter Creek Labs OCM5
  6. 02:05First Shots & Initial Group
  7. 03:01Analyzing First Group (3 MOA)
  8. 04:16Adjusting for Windage & Second Group
  9. 04:28Prone Shooting with Padded Mat
  10. 06:28Shooting Steel Targets
  11. 07:39Testing Without Suppressor
  12. 08:29Accuracy Improvement (2 MOA)
  13. 09:20Further Adjustments & Testing
  14. 11:07Suppressor Re-attached After Cooling
  15. 11:39Shooting Steel with Cooled Suppressor
  16. 13:17Steel Target Accuracy at 100 Yards
  17. 14:13Defensive Accuracy Test: Spray Paint Can
  18. 15:14Headbox Accuracy Test
  19. 17:31Final Grouping Analysis (2.25 MOA)
  20. 19:00Shooting Mini Azone Steel Target
  21. 20:018-Inch Steel Target Performance
  22. 20:24Technical Specifications Breakdown
  23. 21:09Setup Overview & Conclusion
  24. 22:51Gil's Shooting Impressions
  25. 23:18Gil's Target Analysis
  26. 23:35Viewer Feedback Request

Frequently Asked Questions

What ammunition was used for zeroing the Palmetto State Armory Sabre MK12?

The Palmetto State Armory Sabre MK12 was zeroed using Saber Black Tip 75-grain 5.56 ammunition. This choice was made to ensure compatibility and assess the performance of PSA's own ammunition with their rifle variant.

What optic is recommended for the PSA Sabre MK12 build?

The Primary Arms 2.5-10x scope with the ACSS Griffin reticle is recommended and used on the PSA Sabre MK12. It's praised for its versatility in magnification and its effective reticle for ranging and holdovers, making it suitable for SPR-style platforms.

How does the Otter Creek Labs OCM5 suppressor affect the PSA Sabre MK12's performance?

The Otter Creek Labs OCM5 suppressor, when used with the Sabre MK12, significantly reduces felt recoil and muzzle blast, making the rifle softer to shoot. It's also noted as a clone-correct accessory that enhances the overall shooting experience.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from the Palmetto State Armory Sabre MK12?

Initial accuracy testing showed groups around 3 MOA, which improved to approximately 2 MOA after adjustments. While not sub-MOA, this level of accuracy is considered acceptable for a budget MK12 clone, especially for defensive or practical shooting scenarios at 100 yards.

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