Robinson Armament XCR-L ( .300 Blackout to 5.56 to 6.8 SPC )

Shooting and demonstrating the multicaliber Robinson Armament XCR-L, converting from .300 Blackout to 5.56 and then to 6.8 SPC.
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[@hickok45]

I'm not sure what exact problems this rifle is a solution to (End of world scenario, military rifle, cool range option, etc.), but I have to say that I'm impressed with the simplicity and intelligence of the change-over design and how solid it seems. It reminds me of the feeling I get when I field strip a Glock - smart and simple.

[@nikburisson9-pissedoffpeasant-]

FREEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOM

[@AntonioMaceo0740]

@@nikburisson9-pissedoffpeasant- good one, bro, good one 😅

[@brentrobinson6956]

As a Robinson I approve of this video !

[@cidworks8711]

Freedom Fuel isn't doing anyone any good when it's trapped in a 2 liter bottle. Isn't that what all guns are designed for?

[@off6848]

I’d rather build three AKs

[@dermozart80]

I had the chance to meet Mr Robinson multiple times and it was always a pleasure. Such a nice and humble man with a great understanding of weapons manufacturing. The XCR is a great platform and in the eyes of many expert should have been the winner of the Individual Carbine competition of the US Army.

[@TheCenturion8404]

Yeah, he’s a super humble and down to earth guy, loves his family, his church and his country. He reminds me of what Americans used to be like, he has a customer for life. When my kids are old enough they will be getting an XCR.

[@BNatoAk]

I have one of there early 545x39 ak74 magazine adapters to except 556x45.He was definitely ahead of his time!

[@Anthonysan86]

I can’t believe my most favorite firearms channels are finally reviewing this rifle, I came across the Robinson rifle by chance,when I turned 18 a local sports shop that was airsoft and paintball had just turned into a real firearms dealer, I went in a few days after my bday and wanted my first rifle, they had plenty of ARs different brands, they specialized in custom AKs before California ruined the fun, anyways talking to the guy about what would be worth it, the man said “you’ll walk into a shooting range and every man on the line will have an AR style rifle, and almost no one will have one of these” I said you’re right I’ll take it I like being different, to this day I haven’t met another XCR owner, I’ve had mine for 9 years and have only cleaned it and haven’t replaced anything on it other then a red dot, never had any major issues, I love this brand so much and really want to buy another one sometime

[@thepunisher8676]

The 6.8 spc never got the love and respect it deserved. A good all-around round

[@crashdsnowman1]

Texas hog hunters are still using them.

[@hunterromano5562]

certainly not a bad round by any stretch but its playing around in the 6.5 esque world. with things like 25-06/6.5-06, 6.5 creed, 243 win etc.. it was really a solution in search of a problem. there is entire books dedicated to wild cat cartridges like the 6.8 that failed for various reason, typically cost:performance to adopt vs more standardized rounds. the guys that used the aforementioned 243/25-06 the 6.5 was a natural progression due to brass and projectile commonality. and by that I mean we make our own cases, similar to the early days of 300ssk (now 300blk). really it was doomed to fail from the get go. Unfortunately I have seen hundreds of wild cats effectively cease to exist for the same reasons time and time again.

[@jegr3398]

​​@@hunterromano5562none of those other rounds you mentioned fit in an AR-15 length action, except for the 300 blk.

[@hunterromano5562]

@@jegr3398 and the common denominator is? Speed is relative to oal unless you account for the wsm category that takes the Russian approach of fat tapered cartridges to increase velocity.

[@carlbeveridge384]

I’ve had mine since around 2007. 5.56 and 6.8 SPC. Definitely a little heavier but a fantastic weapon system!

[@90whatever]

I got mine in 2008 in 7.62 x 39 when that ammo was so cheap. It has literally shot everything from the absolute cheapest Chinese ammo to soviet-era stuff from the 60s…never failed. What is nice about Robinson is they keep updating and improving too. I need to send the rifle to them to get it updated to current specs. They quoted me: New Trigger Part( $125), the new Bolt Carrier Group ($275), A new Gas Tube $45. A new Gas Block $125. This would bring the gun up to the current standard. If I want the new stock $275.00.

[@carlbeveridge384]

@@90whatever I love that they have continued to offer the newer parts as the platform has developed. Mine has been updated along the way.

[@davessparetime83]

With all the extra parts needed to change calibers the other way is to just have different complete caliber uppers and the matching magazines. This way you can have the sights or scopes on each already zeroed.

[@eldonmontgomery2465]

Best idea yet.

[@Zehbron]

I have some “multi-caliber” AR15 lowers, and just swap out complete uppers for anything from 5.56 to .458 SOCOM. It’s much cheaper and easier to swap calibers than this seems to be.

[@salacommander2674]

But at that point you may as well just get a couple extra lowers, because the lower on an AR is the cheapest, simplest part of it anyways.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

My xcr returns to zero after removing the barrel

[@smartfella7914]

@@TheREALLibertyOrDeathJust asking cuz im interested in an XCR, Is it worth the price?

[@robinsonarmamentco.1621]

Many thanks for Hickok posting this video. He covered the caliber changes really well. However, most of our customers don't by the gun for the caliber changes. They buy them for the reliability and the ergonomics. It feeds better, cycles smoother, extracts and ejects better because of its unique operating system. We did not copy the AR-15, we designed something completely better.

[@jasonnichols4525]

Love my XCR-M. Accurate out of the case and shoots any Ammo I put thru it. Got it in .308 and a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel I haven't tried yet. Shoots suppressed with deadair Nomad 30 like a dream. Put a trijicon vcog on it and after a 3 round zero I can't miss at 200 yards(farthest I've been able to test it out so far). My favorite firearm I own by a Longshot.

[@Johnfsu]

I concur. The ergos are second to none.

[@TheBRIZZA82]

XCR L is going to be my next purchase. I just don’t know if I’ll get the 12.5 with a brace or SBR it. Love to support local

[@coupesix]

Just picked mine up two weeks ago just like the one Hickok has. The build quality is fantastic and it shoots great. It was a nice addition to my collection. I will definitely pick up some conversions and it’s bigger brother maybe later this year. Thank for making a great product and always great customer service.

[@Just1nt1me82]

By far the most beautiful firearm ever made.ive been lusting over one of these for years. A friend owned one and shooting it only reinforced the positive feelings I have for this gun. unfortunately I can't afford one with my current financial situation but would definitely take one and enjoy it for a very long time if I could somehow come across one

[@ValidSurvival]

It's fantastic to see such innovation in firearm design, providing enthusiasts with more options without sacrificing performance or reliability.

[@jeremiahwilliams7725]

I've owned a XCR-L for a few years now, and I have a few thousand rounds of 5.56 through it. Overall it's a quality firearm, but not for everyone. Here's my experience so far: Cons: I've had 3 firing pins break on me after 500-1000 rounds each. All of the firing pins broke in the same place, but Robinson Arms has fixed the issue by switching to a different firing pin design. So far I haven't had any issues with the current design, and I don't expect to based off the design. Any XCR is going to cost over $2,000 new. Not necessarily a con if you consider the fact “you get what you pay for”, but it's still quite a bit of money. Slightly heavier than most ARs Obviously XCRs are not as common as ARs, so ordering parts usually takes longer Pros: Accurate and reliable. I cannot recall any malfunctions relating to the gun itself besides the broken firing pins mentioned above which has been resolved. The controls take some getting used to, but I'd say they are an upgrade from the traditional AR controls. The mag catch/release is easier and faster to use, the 45 degree ambi safety is easy to manipulate, and the side charging handle is easier to operate (at least for right handed shooters) My experience with RA's customer service has always been positive Adjustable gas The trigger is excellent. Short and crisp It's pretty easy to swap calibers if you're just wanting one rifle/optic setup Misc: If you're going to attach accessories to the mlok rail you'll want to shorten the screws. Standard length screws are a little too long and will block you from completely removing the barrel. I believe RA will shorten your screws for you if you send them in. The XCR has a higher height over bore than an AR. This will affect your traditional zeroes. A traditional 50/200 yard zero on an AR15 is more like a 70/200 yard zero on an XCR. Some people love the stock on the XCR and some people hate it. The fact that it folds is nice, but I simply hate the feel of the stock in my shoulder. I replaced mine with a magpul stock using an adapter from Dlask Arms. It no longer folds, but it feels much better in my shoulder.

[@bobibobillipart2670]

That’s the Voltron of firearms. Ar-15,AK,FN FAL,Baby Scar, and AR180.

[@jimf3932]

After years of listing for one since they first came out I got my L variant in 5.56 a couple years ago and just love it. Superior ergos and it runs like a scalded cat. More agencies should look at it. It's what the SCAR attempted to be but alas, big ole FN won the contract over the technicality of Robinson not sending USGI blank adapters with the test rifles.

[@piotruspan7519]

We've been watching your videos since the beginning. We love you!!!

[@TheCenturion8404]

What’s amazing is you switching between 3 barrels and calibers (not sighting it in specific to each) and making accurate real world shots. I’ve had one since 2008 ish and it’s phenomenal and now I have 4! Great vid, love that rifle and you can configure it in any length, barrel weight and ANY cerakote color made. Robinson lists on the facts page you can get it in any color.

[@youtubedude3422]

Of the rifles submitted to the SCAR program, I don't understand why this rifle doesn't get more love.

[@off6848]

Too many parts AK-12 increased the number of parts by 3 pieces and that was enough that soldiers were losing those pieces in the fields

[@AVAKemicals]

​@off6848 thats not even remotely true. I have no idea where you got that information, but it's not because it has more parts. People just don't know about it

[@youtubedude3422]

@@off6848 how does the ak12 relate to the SCAR program

[@wadejensen6829]

removed from the SCAR program due to the blank firing adapter not being sent with the rifle..."your army at work" lol

[@off6848]

@@youtubedude3422 It had the same kind of problem soldiers lost the additional parts they weren't used to taking care of. Its now been revised three times and simplified. US just avoided that situation by not adapting something like this it would've been a logistically bad choice and an armorer nightmare.

[@carbon4201]

If you use a grip with the extended beaver tail (ex bcm), it lowers your grip angle just enough to clear the safety selector so it's not bothersome

[@MarkWest-bt5iu]

I can't speak to the 6.8 caliber, but by having two complete uppers, one 5.56 the other .300, you can change calibers by pulling two pins. The sights will be set for you and the caliber on each upper without changes and it's a heck of a lot cheaper.

[@ernier7309]

I have the XCR L and I love it! Best rifle that’s not a AR15

[@bobt2390]

I wish these are more competitively priced with many other sub $2k 556 rifles like bren2, beryl, ace, brn180, jakl, Aug, x95, hellion ect. I would consider buying one, but $2300+ tax and shipping priced me out of market.

[@Wanhope2]

Besides weight this is about my only complaint

[@ThomasCarney-r9v]

I had a very early XCR and had catastrophic failures with it (bolt punching primers and bolt teeth sheared off due to a bad weld) and Robinson took care of them. I have two later model XCR-Ls and they are fantastic.

[@bhoward9378]

In this rifle, I see lessons learned from the MG-42 (quick barrel change), STG-44, AK-47, FAL, M-16, SCAR, etc. Fascinating.

[@mojopin.]

6:25 most interesting ricochet (?) sound I've ever heard

[@undercoverhustler37]

personal experience: around 4000 rounds through the gun without a malfunction, runs brass and steel case just fine, shoots about a 1.5 - 2.0" group with a cold barrel. .223 wylde chambering. Only every shot cheap ammo.

[@jamesmiceli6148]

This thing is a machine, a rifle that actually has diversity in all the right ways that make it worth the price point!.

[@fortyfive4632]

Love my M96. Crossing my fingers they bring it back.

[@DavidHunter-d1s]

$22000 ? Too rich for my blood ! Nice video ! We love y'all old dude 😎

[@KdShack-qj2uz]

I respect you a lot man your very humble nd your genuine don’t got to fake it or anything I love dat

[@davidchampagne464]

Nice video, thanks for showing the rifle.

[@RedEarthRider]

Always heard this rifle was better than the SCAR. When the military was doing the contract/trials that the SCAR won, the XCR was involved in the same trials. The XCR lost due to some small technicality, and it really doesn't get the attention that it deserves.

[@tsiefhtes]

It was rejected for not supplying the blank firing adapters.it was designed to use the standard GI BFA and that wasn't required until after the rifle was submitted. FN had supplied the BFA before it was required but Robarms wasn't allowed to send one in even though the requirement was changed after they had submitted the Rifle. Later I heard word that military just did not want the xcr to have a chance of winning as they were concerned about Robarms not being able to meet demand if they won.

[@spmadeinusa4594]

As a current owner of the XCR-L along with a wide variety of comparable DI and piston rifles, my view is that it was innovative when it came out. The rifle is good, just not great. The caliber swap seems at times a solution to a non-problem, or at least a non-major problem. The negative reputation trace back to the company. Over the years customer support fell into the bottom third, ranging from ambivalent to downright arrogant. Parts availability has been problematic. Responsiveness at times was nonexistent. There was even a cautionary note that customers should be extremely nice to obtain any sort of service. (We won't even talk about the sad way RA treated RA-96 owners) At 3 MOA, accuracy is comparable to most rifles in the same class. On the positive side there hasn't been a single rifle related malfunction in 17 years of ownership. It is heavy for what it is. After 30 years in DOD weapon development, I'll say the Defense Industry isn't for everyone, and clearly it wasn't for Alex Robinson. If he thought he had the better mouse trap (a viewpoint shared by every weapon developer), he should have swallowed his ego, and teamed up with a major company with the necessary support staff. Delivering a new weapon into a competition extends beyond getting your mouse trap into the evaluation. The XCR-L will always be a nice range toy from a boutique company.

[@GabrielSLopes-kw1pi]

Muito bom o vídeo! Curti a arma, porém agora, gostaria de ver a The SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR! Por favor.

[@timsmith9645]

Awesome video badass rifle got 2 see different cal. Barrels thanks for sharing Hickok45

[@rrydinhigh2452]

That's a NICE 👌rifle. I like that suppressed 🤫B.O. configuration best.

[@o.w.i.m]

Long + Short. So it would have been even cooler if you'd been able to showcase a combination cqb and long range barrel set in the same calibre. Seeing as shifting use environs has always been the bane of older platforms.

[@robertkeime4907]

Great video

[@randyhavard6084]

Great video, as usual

[@wadejensen6829]

please do a vid with the 7.62x39 set up!!

[@Mark-qq7io]

In one of your old videos I watched you using alcohol to clean have you ever tried brake cleaner I mean it's you can spray it in a little crannies and nooks it cleans in a kind of evaporates😊

[@karlgunn1209]

Very cool . Guns and coffee in the morning 🌞. Do you have a preference for the steel targets ? Are they 1/2 inch

[@Tankdestryer1]

This was my first rifle and I love it to death! Amazing fun!

[@BahmannBlades]

When are you going to review the Sig MCX Spear LT?

[@corruptbanjo27]

Seems like a good quiet 300 BLK option. Side charging so you dont have gas coming out the T handle.

[@K-TrainA317Studio]

6:07 hickok:wow that's very funny but I like it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cbroz7492]

..I'm seriously impressed with the 300 BLK...7.62x36 vs 7.62x39..the new American AK round..I recently made the decision to SBR one of my lowers and acquire a 10.5 in 300 BLK upper...

[@off6848]

7.62 Soviet has more potential the problem is limited options in the western market 20% more powder charge but most of it is corrosive milsurp

[@smeekle2000]

Swiss Family Robinson Armaments!

[@dylanwages8717]

I own 2 of these one in 5.56 and 308 and in my opinion they are far superior to the Scar and also in my opinion should have won the SCAR TRIALS but because of a very very simple oversight/ human mistake it was disqualified.

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the video.

[@CurvyVic]

My go too

[@randyscj429]

Neat stuff for sure! Thanks!!!😊

[@victorcolon5454]

@hickok45 what are the names of your ear plugs? Are does radians brand by any chance.Thanks and great video.

[@modakkagitplugga]

I'd rather just swap uppers real quick, but if those are ever forced to be serialized, then this would 100% become the new must-have rifle

[@CMB21497]

A lot less plastic than the SCAR. I like it. It's not a main stream rifle so it will probably hold its' value. Although, that's not a reason to buy it.

[@steveturner9597]

Wow...good idea if it works and holds up, reliable. If one caliber disappears from the market have options without buying a different firearm.

[@koltenmiller7160]

That's not an AR-15! That's an AK dressed as an AR

[@jonathansongco4302]

Awesome!

[@williambilse]

The bolt lugs look nice and beefy. I wish I could afford one.

[@Mobbs3006]

Love my XCR-L 7.62x39 but sadly living in Canada, runs cheap chinese corrosive all day, now a safe queen.

[@IBN-n3q]

Love from Pakistan

[@shadowteam9943]

I LOVE MY XCR-M.

[@paulo.5.56]

very good video congratulations

[@Hollerboy931]

I feel like the set screw might be an issue on these but maybe not. I’d like to see someone put witness marks on that set screw and shoot like 150-300 rounds and see if it backs out any.

[@jacobbrown9114]

Lost me at "retails at 2200"

[@AVAKemicals]

You can regularly catch sales on their in stock rifles for 1500-1900 if you're looking. The 2200 price tag is for built to order rifles. This applies to their XCR-L and XCR-M platforms

[@michaelweber9290]

I’ve wanted one for a while i just haven’t pulled the trigger on buying

[@SIGMAMASTER-uk4ie]

Let’s go hickhoc

[@JohnGotti256]

Silencer central is a good place but there customer service needs to be a little bit more open up front

[@salacommander2674]

At 5:55 you can see the bullet

[@jstud999]

I don’t mind paying upwards of $1,000 or more for a quality gun but typically when I see a gun with a price tag of higher than 2k unless it’s something specific on my bucket list I pass.

[@gregsmith8469]

Wow, Remembering to have the correct cartridge for the firearm, now it's having the correct firearm for the cartridge.

[@DylanDraper1]

Make it stamped steel upper and lower and it’s a hit

[@Hollerboy931]

Definitely looks to have a light recoil. Good looking rifle but being able to change out the barrels and what not just don’t attract me.

[@BahmannBlades]

Best ammo prices!

[@kittenmilk_77]

Woah

[@bossmanlavishlife]

🔥

[@aliceburte9278]

Life is good 👍🇺🇸

[@nolanwilliams7832]

reminds me of the ARAK.. only you change some other things

[@Outdooropolis]

Is that upper made of polymer, or metal?

[@BronzeAgePuritan]

Kyle settled the forward assist debate.

[@Mr.orangecum___]

Kyle being who?

[@BronzeAgePuritan]

@@Mr.orangecum___ Rittenhouse

[@davidrivero7943]

Gimmicks, for those that have an App that fix their oven. My thoughts but , your the expert, Sir.

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

Modularity isn’t a gimmick, it’s the standard

[@olmangarcia943]

XCR L/M SHOULD have been the Scar16/17

[@workingguy6666]

I've never understood the benefit of easily being able to change calibers / barrels. At first it seems kinda cool, but the truth of it is that it would only really matter to easily be able to change from a medium cartridge to a full battle rifle power cartridge. Being able to switch among .300, 5.56 and 6.8 is ... meh.

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

Modularity is important with modern firearms. If you have a ~5.56 gun but you don’t (somehow) design it to make it easy to swap to other calibers like 300 BLK… you are behind.

[@K-TrainA317Studio]

6:44 GG😂😂😂😂

[@Sageofthe16]

ive wanted that thing for 14 years....😅😅😅

[@kman0146]

Cool rifle but i'd rather just have a complete gun in each of my prefered calibers.

[@neilsanders8163]

New pager who dis?!?

[@custardthepipecat6584]

That's a sweet riffle 😸

[@cajuama]

That thing is long!

[@matthewwagner47]

Simular to the Berret MRAD

[@haychxpress]

shit my boy got a fair dinkum shooter on him today, gday mate. fry a shrimp on the barby with that one mate

[@smyers820gm]

I remember a yt video of a guy doing a “torture” test on his Robinson Arms rifle. He started off with..I don’t know what’s going to happen…..never tested it before…it’s a great rifle….i love it…… the very FIRST test. If I remember correctly it was like a simple mud test….POOF the gun fell apart 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hickok45]

Could be. It might just be me, but mud tests and such mean pretty much nothing to me. I want the best firearm I can get ahold of if it's for defense, etc. I don't really want the loosest firearm or the firearm that is designed to work well when it's packed with mud. :-) A club or hammer will work when it's packed with mud; I would not expect a piece of precision machinery (firearm, watch, engine, computer, etc.) to work well if it's packed with mud, sand, or gravel. It's MY job to keep the mud out of my precision tools, and if I DO get them packed with mud, I'll be about getting them cleaned up.

[@jkellyid]

While I'm pretty married to the AR15 as the pinnacle of the 556 caliber, I'm still searching for a similarly strong 308 platform. AR-10's or AR-308's are lacking. I'm split between the MARS-H and XCR-M.

[@ryantogo8359]

Galil ace 308

[@AVAKemicals]

Xcr-m. The mars-h is still an AR10 at the end of the day.

[@zeinnaja]

Can you review an Infinity?

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

It is a cool set up, but too many moving and changing parts looks like a problem can arise easy.

[@carminegraves]

grendel is the shit🤘

[@sillyrukus]

I want one

[@MichaelBautista-yi3jh]

Can you put Optic?

[@Hiddencomment007]

L stands for light but doesn't come with one? Hmm

[@AVAKemicals]

If you get a short enough barrel it does 😂

[@Dogtub]

Banned by name in Canada since May 2020 . 😞

[@charlesgoettemoeller4760]

Did you get your fathers reviolvers working?

[@hickok45]

Yes, see pinned comment on the Sunday video.

[@daviderwin9964]

What is the barrel length

[@WilcoxLarry-y1z]

Houston Views

[@bangbangglorygang8706]

Sexy looking rifle