POWER STROKE – 15″
In our testing, we found the trigger pull to be 5.25 pounds. That is 1.75 pounds more than what the specs claim and a bit too stiff for our taste, but the trigger breaks very cleanly and there is no noticeable creep. As for speed, we ran the Killer Instinct Ripper 415 through the chronograph and saw speeds of about 406 feet per second using a 386-grain bolt, which is fairly close to advertised numbers. We measured noise at the shot at 86.5 dBA and noticed some vibration at the shot.
Built around an aluminum rail, the Ripper 415 offers 1.5 inches of butt stock adjustment and the fore grip offers some adjustability as well, so finding the perfect fit for you is pretty simple.
From Silencer Shop’s spec sheets:
“Exclusive to Silencer Shop, the Nomad-LT is Dead Air’s ultra-quiet and incredibly lightweight 30cal rifle suppressor. Constructed primarily of titanium, the Dead Air Nomad-LT only weighs 12.6 ounces with an overall length of 8.4 inches, making it not only light, but also incredibly durable and robust. This Dead Air suppressor works well on low pressure cartridges, like 300BLK subs, but its bread and butter is high pressure rifle calibers, up to 300 Norma Mag.
The Dead Air Nomad-LT is the love child of the Nomad-L and the Nomad-Ti. Coming from a long lineage of suppressors known for their performance, the Nomad LT is no different. Dead Air’s Nomad series features a unique baffle design specifically constructed to reduce blowback while still providing tremendous noise reduction. This Dead Air suppressor is also versatile in that it is compatible with the well-known and well loved Key Mo mount (sold separately), or you can just use the provid
[SHOT Show 2021] New ATN TICO LT – Thermal Clip-On Sight
It was only a matter of time, but it seems 2021 is going to be the year when Thermal Clip-on sights take off and become uber popular. We’ve heard already whispers about the Pulsar KRYPTON FXG50 and the Leica Calonox, and it seems several other manufacturers are eager to jump on the thermal express.
ATN just released their latest version, the ATN TICO LT 320 50 mm – Thermal Clip-On Sight. With a thermal clip-on, the idea is that you use your existing, traditional riflescope and attach the thermal device to the front of the glass with an adapter.
Reference Rifle.
TFB first reported LMT’s selection by the Estonian military back in December 2018, the contract award was confirmed by LMT in May 2019 and the contract was officially signed in August 2019. The initial contract covers 16,000 rifles in a mix of 5.56×45 and 7.62×51 rifles. The 5.56x45mm rifles have been ordered in two barrel lengths: a 12-inch barrel for use by Estonia’s special forces units and a standard 14.3-inch length barrel for use by both the Estonian military, police and border officers.
All of the rifles have LMT’s monolithic uppers, new 2-stage triggers (which can be returned to safe with the hammer down), a 2-position gas system and LMT’s own backup iron sights. The Estonian military has requested a particular setup for the rifles including optics and suppressors. The 5.56 rifles are shipping with a Holosun 503 red dot sight and their HMX3 3x magnifier. The 7.62 DMR rifles will ship with a Vortex Razor 1-6 on a Vortex mount.
[GunFest 2021] Haenel Bundeswehr Trials Rifle Imported as B&T 15-in. Pistol Form
Yes, it’s true: B&T will be importing the Haenel CR-223 as the B&T-15. The CR-223 is a semi-automatic gas-operated 5.56×45mm NATO carbine designed by C.G. Haenel in Germany. It’s basically the semi-auto version of the MK556. The CR-223/MK-556 has been in use by law enforcement agencies and German military units since 2017. Now, B&T will be importing this fine piece of German military technology for the American public.
For readers that are familiar with the German Army rifle trials, and the Haenel piston operated rifle submission, a pistol version of that rifle is being imported by B&T. Haenel’s pistol version, dubbed the B&T 15 for the importation, should be available by mid-2021. The B&T 15 will feature 100 percent German-made parts and will have quite a few features over a standard AR-15 patterned rifle or pistol.