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Difference between old & new sass

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Difference between old & new sass was created by Osiek

I have enjoyed my at-10 sass for some time now; serial number is four digits; but I was curious as to what changes the new version has
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8 years 6 months ago #46153

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Replied by ARMALITE TR on topic Difference between old & new sass

If your Armalite serial number has 4 digits only then it's not an original Armalite SuperSASS. When we bought Eagle Arms back in 1994 (if I'm remembering the date correctly) our first serial numbers were 5 digit. 4 digit serial numbers were used by the prior Eagle Arms owners so the lower receiver should be an Eagle Arms lower receiver, not an Armalite. This sounds like the SuperSASS upper was added to your lower receiver. I'm assuming you're not the original owner.

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Replied by Osiek on topic Difference between old & new sass

The sr# is B 0004XX it's three digits it has the Armilite logo no other name. I purchased it in the mid 1990s it's been a great rifle
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Replied by ARMALITE TR on topic Difference between old & new sass

It actually has 6 digits as the "0" would be considered a digit. The "B" being part of the serial number as well. When you stated "4 digits" that led me to believe it was an Eagle Arms.

Nothing has changed for the SASS except the barrel twist has gone from 1:11.25 RH to 1:10 RH twist in January 2011.

TR
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Replied by Osiek on topic Difference between old & new sass

Thanks for the response this rifle has been a joy to use and has fed numerous people it's built like a tank
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Replied by Akai on topic Difference between old & new sass

Nice info TR :thumbs: Why did ya change the twist rate? accuracy? Still running around that
168gr BT, or do we need to be going to the lighter side?
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8 years 6 months ago #46198

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Replied by ARMALITE TR on topic Difference between old & new sass

We changed to a tighter twist rate which allows you to use a heavier grain bullet and for better accuracy.

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8 years 6 months ago #46207

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Replied by Siscowet on topic Difference between old & new sass

Say TR, what do you think about starting a thread and telling us about all the new additions to the Armalite line, and how you feel they have improved the product? It would be nice to hear and read more than just the sales material.
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Replied by ARMALITE TR on topic Difference between old & new sass

Ask away and I'll see what I can do to answer questions to the best of my ability. I don't always get a chance to come here as I have other duties as well that take up most of my day.

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Replied by mlotziii on topic Difference between old & new sass

Thanks for stopping in! Great to see you around.
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