Murdoc likey.

They’re talking scout rifles over at Uncle’s, particularly the utility of intermediate cartridge scout rifles.

Murdoc’s always viewed scout rifles as a sort of jack-of-all-shots, something you’d carry in your hand or on your shoulder for quick use. I wonder if 5.56, for instance, would always get the job done, but it certainly would make for a lighter rifle.

Something I happen to like is the new Marlin 1897 SBL, a lever-action in .45-70:

Marlin 1895 SBL in .45-70 (top) at the 2009 SHOT Show

If we’re talking lighter rifles and cartridges, an M1 Carbine wouldn’t be too bad, either.

The Firearm Blog has more Remington ACR promotional material.

Somewhere I missed the fact that the Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle (formerly known as the Magpul Masada) is going to be called the Remington ACR. Not sure if this is for civilian semi-autos only, or also for Mil/LE versions. I’m assuming that Bushmaster will still be producing the weapons.

Here’s a flyer floating around:

Remington ACR

Short video by Military.com over at Murdoc Online.

Via a reader, the Evil Black Crossbow:

Fits on a standard AR-15 lower receiver (not included).

Obviously very high in the tacticool factor. But it’s expensive ($1299) and Murdoc’s not really sure what you’d want/need one for.

Does anyone make a crossbow that mounts on a AR rails like a grenade launcher?

Mounted on the forearm is an AG36 40mm grenade launcher.

For a bunch of pics of G36s, check out German Bundeswehr G36

Blogging continues to be light while I’m on the road at BLACKHAWK!, so be sure to check out the new Nighthawk bolt-action series at The Firearm Blog. A new hunting series also.