The advantage of the LE6940 is unmatched. The LE6940 displays fresh ingenuity with a Magpul MBUS backup sight and a folding front sight for enhanced optical solutions and four rails positions for mounting accessories. The patented one-piece monolithic upper receiver incorporates a continuous Mil-Spec rail from the rear of the upper receiver to the front sight. This feature affords unmatched repeatability for mounting optical systems, not found traditional handguard rail systems. Designed with accuracy in mind, its true free-floating 16.1" chrome lined barrel provides the enhanced accuracy necessary for long-range shooting.
Features :
- .223 Remington (5.56x45 NATO) caliber
- 16.1" chrome-lined barrel
- 6 grooves, 1-7 RH twist
- Direct gas system
- Locking bolt
- One piece monolithic upper receiver with MIL-SPEC M1913 rail
- Full float barrel
- 4 position collapsible stock
- Flip-up adjustable sights
- 35.25" overall length extended
- 32" collapsed
- Matte black finish
- Bayonet lug and flash hider
- Weight: 6.6 pounds
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.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
