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The pin-point accuracy of this Olympic K8 target model is enhanced by the superlative Burris 4.5-14x40 Fullfield II Tactical scope. The Ballistic Plex reticle aids in long-range shooting. The Tactical rings of the proper height are also from Burris.

As expected, lowers are pretty much interchangeable with different uppers so that the user can swap out a varmint upper to make a big game rig or vice versa. All of the controls are in the familiar places, and operate like you expect them to. And Olympic AR triggers are some of the best I’ve ever tested.

I count about 23 different models of ARs in the current Olympic line. The exquisite “Ultramatch” (UM) and “Servicematch” (SM) models come with true .223 Remington chambers while virtually all of the other .22-caliber ARs have mil-spec 5.56mm chambers. (Both of my Olympic ARs are 5.56, and shoot all .223 loads with no problems whatsoever.) Standard twist for the UM model is 1:10-inch, but a 1:8-inch is available. This is reversed in the SM rifle, where 1:8-inch is the standard and 1:10 the option. For the majority of the 5.56 models, 1:9-inch is standard.