When speed and light weight are needed, this shorty carbine is the right choice. Carbine length and ribbed hand guards keep swing weight to a minimum and the hand guards, pistol grip and trap door style A2 buttstocks are all molded of rugged thermoset polymer composite material. The heavy profile barrel, with chrome lined bore and chamber, offers exceptional accuracy for it's length and is externally manganese phosphate finished for complete protection against corrosion and rust - as are all critical steel parts of the carbine. The latest M16A2 sight system, fitted with a dual flip-up aperture for either short range shots at moving targets or long distance accuracy, offers adjustment for windage and elevation. The elevation knob is graduated from 300 to 800 meters so that range adjustments may be made without the need to calculate bullet drop. The forged, lightweight 7075T6 aircraft quality aluminum receivers have all M16A2 design improvements including cartridge case deflector, last round bolt hold open and raised ridges for magazine release button protection.The special model of the A3 has the removable carry handle and the AK74style muzzle brake permanently attached so as to comply with the minimum16" legal length.
Specifications :
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Caliber: 223 Remington/5.56 NATO
- Barrel Length: 16"
- Capacity: 10+1
- Trigger: Single-Stage
- Safety: Lever
- Stock: Synthetic
- Metal Finish: Black
- Length: 34.74"
- Weight: 7.56 lbs
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1964, the 223 Remington is the civilian version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Although very similar to the 222 Remington it has a slightly longer case and a shorter neck, giving it greater powder capacity and thus higher velocity--which was necessary to meet military penetration requirements at longer range. NOTE: 223 Remington ammunition may be safely fired in any 5.56x45mm chamber, but 5.56x45mm ammunition SHOULD NOT BE USED in a 223 chamber! Standard is a 55-grain bullet at 3240 feet per second, with lighter bullets somewhat faster and heavier bullets a bit slower. The 223 is the most popular 22 centerfire today, and possiby the most popular centerfire cartridge. Ammunition choices are legion, as are choices in firearms. The 223 is an accurate cartridge ideally suited for varmint hunting out to beyond 300 yards, and with heavy-bullet loads designed for the purpose is used effectively by many deer hunters. — Craig Boddington
