V Seven Light Weight AR-10 Shooting Impressions

Published on February 8, 2018
Duration: 11:08

This video provides shooting impressions of the V Seven Harbinger, a custom-built lightweight AR-10 chambered in .308 Winchester. The rifle's construction, utilizing lithium aluminum alloy and titanium components, contributes to its approximately six-pound weight. Performance testing included grouping with various factory loads and a multi-magazine compatibility test.

Quick Summary

The V Seven Harbinger AR-10 is a custom-built rifle designed for lightweight performance, weighing around six pounds due to its lithium aluminum alloy receiver and titanium components. It proved to be a manageable shooter with manageable recoil. The Nosler RDF 175 grain ammunition yielded the best accuracy, achieving approximately 1 MOA at 100 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to V Seven Harbinger
  2. 00:22Lightweight Construction Materials
  3. 00:53Grouping Test Ammunition Selection
  4. 01:43Barrel and Range Conditions
  5. 01:56Multi-Mag Test Overview
  6. 02:27Magpul Magazine Test
  7. 02:58Brownells Aluminum Magazine Test
  8. 03:08C Products Steel Magazine Test
  9. 03:25Hex Mag Test
  10. 03:41Grouping Test Setup
  11. 04:07125 Grain Federal Grouping
  12. 05:39125 Grain Group Analysis
  13. 05:41168 Grain Gold Medal Match Grouping
  14. 07:00168 Grain Gold Medal Match Analysis
  15. 07:10168 Grain Speer Gold Dot Grouping
  16. 08:27168 Grain Speer Gold Dot Analysis
  17. 08:33175 Grain Nosler RDF Grouping
  18. 09:56175 Grain Nosler RDF Analysis
  19. 10:09Hot Barrel Considerations
  20. 10:20Conclusion and Hunting Application

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the V Seven Harbinger AR-10 lightweight?

The V Seven Harbinger AR-10 achieves its lightweight profile through the use of a lithium aluminum alloy receiver and numerous titanium components. This construction strategy results in a rifle weighing approximately six pounds, significantly lighter than many standard AR-10 platforms.

How did the V Seven Harbinger perform in terms of recoil?

Despite its exceptionally light weight, comparable to some AR-15s, the V Seven Harbinger did not prove to be a beast on the shoulder. The reviewer found it to be a manageable and sweet shooter, contrary to initial fears about recoil.

Which ammunition performed best in the V Seven Harbinger grouping tests?

The Nosler RDF 175 grain ammunition delivered the best accuracy in the V Seven Harbinger, achieving groups of approximately 0.25 inches wide and 1 inch tall (around 1 MOA) at 100 yards. This load was the most consistent performer among the tested factory ammunition.

What was the magazine compatibility like for the V Seven Harbinger?

The V Seven Harbinger demonstrated good compatibility with a variety of AR-10 magazines, including Magpul Gen 3 (10, 20, 25 rounders), Brownells aluminum, C Products steel, and IMI magazines. The only noted issue was that the Hex Mag did not drop free from the receiver.

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