Long-range shooters and hunters who enjoy taking aim with AR-10- and AR-15-style rifles just got another interesting option to take afield. The Rock river LAR-BT3 Predator HP 65C brings a purpose-built long-range platform capable of match-grade accuracy for competition or predator hunting.
Rock River LAR-BT3 Predator HP 65C
The BT3 Predator HP 65C comes chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The rifle sports a billet aluminum upper and lower receiver set, CNC-machined from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum. The system provide a lightweight, solid construction for enhanced strength and rigidity, according to Rock River. The receiver set also exhibits a sleek, modern look with ergonomic contours and an optimized grip.
The rifle also utilizes a precision-machined, match-grade stainless steel barrel. Measuring 24-inches-long, it features a 1:8 twist rifling for stabilizing 6.5 bullets. An adjustable two-stage match trigger helps shooters extract the most of the accuracy potential. Meanwhile, an Operator CAR stock helps deliver a custom fit for comfort and control.
The LAR-BT3 Predator HP 65C retails for $2,095.
Rock River LAR-BT3 Predator HP 65C Specifications:
- CALIBER: 6.5 Creedmoor Chamber
- LOWER RECEIVER: RRA LAR-BT3 Billet Lower
- UPPER RECEIVER: RRA LAR-BT3 Billet Upper
- BARREL: 24-Inch Fluted Stainless Steel, Cryo Treated
- TWIST RATE: 1:8
- MUZZLE DEVICE: RRA Operator Brake 5/8-24 Thread
- GAS BLOCK: Low Profile Gas Block
- TRIGGER: RRA 2-Stage Trigger
- TRIGGER GUARD: Integral Winter Trigger Guard
- HANDGUARD: RRA Lightweight Free Float Rail, 17 Inch Extended, M-LOK Compatible
- BUTTSTOCK: RRA 6-Position Operator CAR Stock
- PISTOL GRIP: Hogue Rubber Grip
- WEIGHT: 9.6 LBS
- LENGTH: 43-Inches
- ACCURACY: 1 MOA
- INCLUDES: 1 Magazine, Case, Manual, Warranty
- MSRP: $2,095
Editor’s Note:
All things long-range shooting continues to prove a hot item in the industry. More companies seemingly everyday introduce upgraded platforms aiming to capture this increased interest in going long. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, Rock River’s newest rifle delivers a very capable, do-everything type of AR for long-range hunting and competition-style shooting. Sure, there are now more advanced cartridges driving the market. But the 6.5 Creedmoor remains a go-to for many shooters, with a full cottage industry of factory loads and accessories built to support it.
