Century Arms BFT556 AK47 Semi-Automatic Rifle 5.56 NATO 16.25" Barrel (1)-30Rd Magazine Premium Russian Red Maple Stock Black Finish
Type: Rifle: Semi Automatic
Model Series: AK47
Caliber/Gauge: 5.56 NATO
Barrel Length: 16.25 in.
Capacity: 30+1
Minimum/Overall Length: 37 in.
Frame Finish: Black
Front Sight: Adjustable
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Grips: Polymer US Palm
Weight: 6.8 lbs.
Firearm Stock: Premium Russian Red Maple
Features: Bolt Hold Open Notch | Extended Tab Safety Selector
Finish: Black
Magazine Count: 1.00
Operating System: Gas Piston
Firing System: Internal Hammer
Frame Material: Steel
Trigger: RAK-1 Enhanced
Magazine Type: Detachable Box Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Twist: 1-7
Muzzle: AK-style Brake
Threaded Barrel: Yes
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Cable Trigger Lock: Yes
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
