This shows a lot of promise and would be a fantastic option for NYers. Also for hunters in states like PA where semi auto rifles cannot be used for most hunting.
One of these in 350 Legend would make a great modern woods gun.
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Closer look at Bond Arms lever action AR
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This shows a lot of promise and would be a fantastic option for NYers. Also for hunters in states like PA where semi auto rifles cannot be used for most hunting.
One of these in 350 Legend would make a great modern woods gun.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
It sure is an interesting design and I sure do see some good applications for this especially being in NYS. Thanks for posting since I wasn’t aware of this firearm. I wonder what the price will be if it comes out.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Here , Here . Not everything works or should be made on the AR platform.
I belive tge MSRP was listed as $Fuck-ton.99
It's not really an AR as such. It is a completely unique lower and bolt assembly that is compatible with standard AR15 uppers. But it sound like Bond Arms wants to develop a unique upper as well. What was specifically mentioned was lowering the top rail area as with no charging handle involved that space doesn'tnnee to exist.
As for it's appearance, that is what modern firearms look like now days. Modern designs are all about modularity and ease of optics mounting, that means M1913 rails and Mlok slots. Other features such as a multi lug rotating bolt and a progressive lever throw are meaningful, modern refinements to the lever action design.
This is about keeping lever actions fully relevant which is a good thing. It may not have the classic lines of a Winchester Model 94 but for deer hunting in PA I'd probably pick this over a 94 for practical reasons. Like I said earlier this in 350 Legend wood make a great woods gun for deer and it would be easy to mount modern optics such as a red dot or Prism Scope. In fact I think an ACOG or similar would be a great option for in the woods. Simple, durable, weather and abuse proof. Mounting a modern prism optic on a traditional lever gun is likely gonna be a cludge job.
That_FNG
6.5 Creedmoor
Exactly. It’s not an updating of an older design but instead a truly new modern design. What caught my eye was how short the lever throw is to cycle it. Being able to change uppers or even change the bolt for different calibers is a plus. Being able to use any Remington 870 stock is a plus. I can have a lever gun in any “AR15” caliber. So I could have it in 22LR or 5.56 for plinking and then quickly and easily change into 350 legend or 450 bushmaster for something with more power for hunting. Or even have a lever action in 300 blackout running subsonics. Being able to mount any optic is a plus.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
The more that I read about and look into this new concept the more I’m starting to like it. I don’t care much for it’s ascetics but it’s practicality is intriguing.
Keep in mind this is a prototype. The production model would likely look a little slicker, specifically maybe the cut down rail height like they seem to want to do by omitting the unneeded charging handle space.
That_FNG
6.5 Creedmoor
I would love to have one of these in 350 legend / 300 black out with Boyd’s AR handguard wood furniture and a match wood 870 stock. That would be classy.
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
I would entertain a 223 lever gun. Not sure about on the AR platform though. One advantage I do see is capacity, but that means nothing in NY. I do have a Mossberg MVP in 223 that takes AR mags. But it is a bolt gun and I much prefer a lever or pump to them. I have considered a Browning BLR lever in 223. Henry also makes one. I would love a Rem 760/7600 pump 223, but they are God awful expensive.
MuttCat
.44 mag
A little bit of walnut would go a long way....
Paxal
.223 Rem
Ugly like a wrench but I like wrenches.
Form follows function. Nothing is ugly that functions well.
Beerman
.223 Rem
That gun is fuglier than a cat with a shaved asshole walkin’ backwards.
Your opinion and opinions are like excuses. You know what they say about excuses don't you?
FightLite HERRING® MODERN LEVER-ACTION in top photo and the Bond Arms in the bottom photo, I think I like the Bond Arms (Magpul Stock) a little better 
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
The more that I look into it the more that I’m warming up to the concept.
Beerman
.223 Rem
No, but I know what they say about opinions- they’re like an anus, everybody has one, blah, blah, blah. What do they say about excuses? That they’re the currency of the inadequate and desperate? I know! Excuses are the sheep that underachievers count to fall asleep at night? Wait I got it- excuses are for those who won’t take responsibility fir their failures, right? Either way, no matter what your excuse, that gun is ugly. It’s an abomination. Those are facts. It might function, but so does a turd, if you understand it’s job. Hope you have a good day.
My OPINION is that gun is UGLY and there’s no EXCUSE for it.
I think it looks good.No, but I know what they say about opinions- they’re like an anus, everybody has one, blah, blah, blah. What do they say about excuses? That they’re the currency of the inadequate and desperate? I know! Excuses are the sheep that underachievers count to fall asleep at night? Wait I got it- excuses are for those who won’t take responsibility fir their failures, right? Either way, no matter what your excuse, that gun is ugly. It’s an abomination. Those are facts. It might function, but so does a turd, if you understand it’s job. Hope you have a good day.
My OPINION is that gun is UGLY and there’s no EXCUSE for it.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Thank God for a variety of flavors.
I don't like large loop levers. Just gives space for your knuckles to accelerate into the loop and that can't be comfortable.FightLite HERRING® MODERN LEVER-ACTION in top photo and the Bond Arms in the bottom photo, I think I like the Bond Arms (Magpul Stock) a little better
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50 Beowulf or one in AR-10 platform please!
Beerman
.223 Rem
It’s a cool idea. I dig the concept. It’s just ugly. I’m ugly, too, but my guns still run.
With just the barrel and bolt needing to be changed for caliber swaps I'm sure any of the small frame thumper cartridges would eventually be available.
I'd love to take this, put a 7" 300 BO upper with a brace on it.