I pointed out what LAV, (who helped design the HK416), states now in both his endorsement for the DD and in expert opinion posted on m4carbine.net.
Of course, now that he has helped design and adopted another design, it is now BS? :780:
Ignore it and make excuses. I don't see anyone debating based on feature set.
DD is also profiling barrels for the MR.
Let revisit the question was asked?
"why we think the MR556 or 416 is better than other rifles in that $2500".
I know why I have my opinion, it's based on requirements and features provided that meet those requirements.
Features - attribute, quality, property, trait - you'd get the point.
Moving on...Remove the HK416 from the equation, because you can't get one.
Is the SCAR as good? From a feature set? Yes, IMO because it is more than just a product improvement of the M4
and like the 416 is actually used and developed from the ground up, by real world operators
Is the LMT better rifle and do you get more bang (Features) for the $$$??
IMO.. no comparison, features for the $$$, the HK doesn't stack up.
It is what it is.
Let's compare some features.
Factory SBR - HK = no, LMT = YES
Factory caliber change/6.8 avail, HK = no, LMT = yes
Machine gun grade barrel - HK = no, LMT = YES
Chrome Lined Bore - HK 556 = no, HK416 = yes, LMT = YES - Why is 416 (battle proven rifle chrome lined and the MR not?)
Choice of DI or Piston - HK = no, LMT = YES
Two Stage Trigger - HK = Yes, LMT = NO - (LMT trigger is superior in feel, clean break not spongy - IMO a better trigger)
Monlithic Rail - HK = No, LMT = YES
Mil Spec- HK = ??, LMT = YES
SOPMOD Stock - HK = No, LMT = YES
I'll quote one more time to make keep it on track with the ops question..."
What does the "MR556 possess that make MR556 or 416 is better than other rifles in that $2500"
HK MR556 = 2600.00+
LMT MRP Piston = 1750.00
LMT MRP DI = 1400.00, extras SBR barrel = 370.00
Feel free to spend your money how you wish. If you want the MR get it. You'll get those two little letters on it, HK.
Is it worth the extra $$$, will you rifle last longer? Do you get anything more for the $$ Yep, almost 2lbs of weight.