When it comes to AR Gas Piston Systems, Patriot Ordnance Factory is credited for being the first company to take the gas piston system to the market. Since that day, Patriot Ordnance Factory has been a leading innovator, constantly improving on their already outstanding design.
The latest generation of Modular Railed Receivers (M.R.R.) does away with the consequent choice between the previous fully-railed tactical design or the minimal, large-scope-friendly Hunter/Sniper model and, instead, introduces interchangeable aluminum Picatinny sections. This allows you to attach all your essential rifle accessories along the top, bottom, and sides with an appropriate rail count while keeping your unused areas smooth and lightweight.
Features :
- 5.56 NATO caliber (accepts .223 Remington)
- 16.5" Barrel
- Regulated Gas Piston System
- 30+1 Rounds - Magpul PMAG
- 7.7 lbs
- 34"-37.25" Overall Length
- 4150 Mil-B-11595 chrome-moly-vanadium alloy barrel (machine gun rated)
- 3-position gas system for normal, suppressed, and bolt-action operating modes
- C.R.O.S. (Corrosion Resistant Operating System) Nitride heat treated barrel
- Nickel plated steel bolt carrier, integral keyed, billet machined, heat treated/plated per MIL-SPEC
- Chrome plated bolt, heat-treated to MIL-SPEC
- POF-USA Modular Railed Receiver (M.R.R.), free-floating handguard, monolithic top rail system, billet machined 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy
- 2-piece A3 flattop upper receiver
- Oversized heat-sink barrel nut
- Black Anodized charging handle
- P415, GEN III billet machined 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy with integrated oversized trigger guard
- Drop-in, single-stage, 4.5 lb. non-adjustable trigger system
- Magpul MOE pistol grip
- Magpul CTR 6-position retractable buttstock
- Anti-tilt buffer tube with four drain holes for marine use
- POF-USA free-floating M.R.R. aluminum handguard
- Interchangeable top, bottom, and side handguard rail sections
- POF-USA FTA-2005 snag-free front sight. Diamondhead "Micro-D" flip-up front and rear Combat Sights
- Quick-disconnect sling mount for interchangeable M.R.R. rails
- Additional 5-slot, 12-slot, and 17-slot handguard rail sections
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
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.
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Craig Boddington
