it should be identical to the STAR model. its quite a heavy monster. but i would hope that the ares did more then just repack it into a new box.
i had a big flaw with my star L86. the bipod. when the legs break from the pintle its extremely difficult to get it reattached. its connection breaks. plus it has an odd shaped nub describing the shape is time consuming and should be drawn out on MS paint.
since star was notorious for writing off your emails unless you were buying $7,500 worth of their guns i was left alone to find a new way to resolve it. i wasn't able to and sold it as is.