ULTIMAK AK 47 mount

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin
ULTIMAK AK 47 mount

ULTIMAK AK 47 mount

The ULTIMAK M1-B AK-47 Scout mount is the lightest AK scope mounting system available, coming in at barely an ounce more than the gas tube that it replaces. It is also the lowest mounting rail, allowing cowitnessing of optical sights with the rifle’s iron sights. It clamps to the rifle’s barrel using two 4140 steel u-clamps secured by four bolts and includes vent holes. The manufacturer claims it rarely if ever needs to be removed from the rifle for cleaning so loss of zero is not a problem. The precision machined 6061-T-6 aluminum rail does not interfere with side folding stock and the MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail system interfaces with almost all optics and accessories available today. Fitting may require some chiseling/dremmelling of the existing handguard. Replacing the gas tube means this mount does get hot and you need to keep bare flesh away from the mount during and after sustained firing. The heat should not be a problem with quality optics, but you may not want to subject your Aimpoint T-1 to sustained full auto fire with this mounting system. For most users this will not be a problem. The M1-B scout mount fits almost all AK series rifles from the Eastern Bloc and China. The only exception are Romanian 5.45 and 5.56mm rifles that require a special SH-1 shim set available from ULTIMAK. The ULTIMAK M1-B AK mount is fast gaining a reputation as the most solid AK mounting system available. As the mount clamps to the barrel, some owners have even reported an increase in the inherent accuracy of their AKs.

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Surgeon Short Round Action Review

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin
Surgeon short round action

Surgeon short round action

The Surgeon Short Round Action is machined from high-grade stainless steel to excedptionally tight tolerances to create some of the most accurate and consistent actions available. The bolt is machined from a single stainless steel billet with the bolt and its raceways cut with wire EDM for extreme precision.

This action is fitted with a side mounted bolt stop and will work with many different magazine conversion and chassis systems. It will fit any stock that would fit a Remington 700 short action. The Surgeon Rem 700 short round action includes a double-pinned 0.250″ recoil lug for maximum stability. It is drilled and tapped for four #8-36 tpi scope mount screws and is supplied with two 1/8-inch dowel pins. The dowel pins remove much of the recoil from the mounting screws.

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Surgeon Remington Bottom Metal Review

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin
Surgeon Remington Bottom Metal

Surgeon Remington bottom metal

Surgeon Remington bottom metal can be used to upgrade a Remington 700, increasing its accuracy and enabling the additional safety and firepower of a detachable magazine. This bottom metal is also compatible with Surgeon receivers. Some minor fitting may bre required with Remington receivers. Long and short action models are available. 0.625″ bedding pillars and ¼”-28 tpi cap screws are provided which will give the best accuracy once installed. A lot of thought has gone into this unit as evidenced by the low profile ambidextrous magazine relase and the bevelled magazine well which speeds magazine changes. Effort has been put into smoothing all the exterior edges for maximum comfort and to avoid snagging.

Surgeon Remington bottom metal

Surgeon Remington bottom metal

The Rem bottom metal is precision machined from the same 7075 T6 aluminum used for the mil-spec M16 recievers. The visible components are hardcoat anodized matte black for corrosion and abrasion resistance. This unit takes Accuracy International self-lubricating magazines reviewed elsewhere on this site.  A 5-round unit is included with the bottom metal.

The short action model weights 10.8 oz. (306g), including magazine. It fits the Surgeon Tactical and RSR receivers, plus Remington 700 short action. The long action model weighs 15.1 oz. (428g), including magazine. It fits the Surgeon XL and Remington 700 long action.

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MDT TAC-21 Chassis Review

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin
MDT TAC-21 Remington 700 chassis

MDT TAC-21 Remington 700 chassis

The MDT TAC-21 is a chassis system for the Remington 700 bolt action rifle. It gives the Remington 700 AR15 like ergonomics and versatility of accessory placement. There is an integral 20 MoA Picatinny rail along the entire top of the action housing. The rail along the fore-end is parallel to the barrel, not sloping.

MDT TAC-21 chassis system

MDT TAC-21 components

The TAC-21 takes any AR15 or M16 stock or pistol grip and uses AICS style .223 or .308 magazines.

There are threaded mounting points on the fore end to take Magpul L3 (7 slot) or L5 (11 slot) Picatinny rail sections. The whole unit is engineered to impart the least possible stress to the rifle action and none at all to the barrel. The unit only touches the receiver on the V-profile bedding and the recoil lug area.

MDT TAC21 right hand side

MDT TAC-21

The chassis can be bedded, but it is not strictly necessary. The fore end allows barrel diameters of up to 1.35″, enabling almost any Remington 700 barrel profile to be used. The TAC-21 is machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and mil-spec hard anodized. It weighs 3lb 0.5 oz.

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Rock River Arms 9mm Upper Review

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin
Rock River 9mm A2 upper

Rock River 9mm A2 upper

The Rock River Arms 9 mm AR upper is available in A2 (carry handle and 800 meter backsight) and A4 (flat top) versions. Using 9mm ammunition in this AR upper will keep you shooting through the winter on indoor pistol ranges. The 9 mm upper gives you realistic recoil that you don’t get with a .22LR upper. It is ideal for law enforcement training during the long, cold winter months. The RRA AR 9mm upper is blowback operated. There is no gas system to keep clean. Both versions come with 16″ 1:10 twist A1 profile barrels made of 4140 steel. This is a small pin (0.25″) upper – please check your lower’s takedown pin diameter before ordering. On the A2 version the backsight is regulated for 9X19 mm ammunition. To use this upper on an AR lower you need a 9mm magazine, magazine adapter, action spring, and recoil buffer, sold separately.

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57 Center AR57 Magazine Review

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin
AR57 magazine

57 Center AR57 magazine

This is the genuine 57 Center AR57 magazine. The magazine is molded from polymer in a translucent smoke color. It is 10¾” (27.3cm) long and weighs 4.8 oz. (136g). The AR57 magazine is intended for the AR57 upper. It holds 50 5.7X28mm cartridges. The AR57 AR upper is a light recoiling, high capacity, blowback operated upper with a monolithic Picatinny quad rail.

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57 Center AR57 Upper Review

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin
AR57 upper

57 Center AR57 upper

The 57 Center AR57 Upper is a blowback operated upper chambered for the very mild recoiling 5.7X28 mm FN ammunition. This unit works with a unique, low-profile 50 round magazine which can be purchased separately. The magazine sits on top of the receiver and barrel making for a very compact unit. Ejection is straight down through the mag well, falling at your feet for easy clearance after a shooting session. Blowback operation is simple and reliable with only the bolt reciprocating. The whole 5.7 upper is very rigid with a monolithic machined 7075 T6 aluminum receiver and hanguard unit offering almost three feet of MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail and offering perfect alignment of optics. Ventilation is enabled by multiple holes in the handguard. The barrel is a free-floating 4140 chrome-moly steel, 16″ unit with a unique multi-port flash hider. The AR57 AR15 upper comes with a dedicated recoil buffer specific to the 5.7X28 mm ammunition which fits into the receiver extension of an M4 type telescopic stock. The AR57 AR upper is 25″ (63.5cm) O.A.L. and weighs 4 lbs, 9 oz.

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VLTOR M1A Stock Review

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin
VLTOR M1A stock

VLTOR M1A stock in matte black

The VLTOR M1A stock is intended for both Springfield M1A, M1A SOCOM II and USGI M14 rifles and is available in versions with and without the selector cut out. The VLTOR CAS14 railed handguard system was selected by Springfield Armory as the rail interface system for their M1A SOCOM II carbine. They rechristened it the Springfield Cluster Rail. VLTOR have now introduced an M1A Modstock to match the CAS14 and bring the M1A into the 21st Century.

VLTOR M1A stock

VLTOR M1A stock in Flate Dark Earth (tan)

The VLTOR M14 stock is easy to install and greatly improves its handling qualities. The stock is essentially a USGI fiberglass stock with a machined aluminum adapter. This has an AR syle receiver extension/buffertube which is fitted with the VLTOR EMod stock. The adapter is cleverly designed to allow one inch of vertical adjustment which enables the use of iron sights or optics. The molded polymer EMod stock is a “clubfoot” stock that supports conventional or “bazooka” style holds and has no less than three waterproof battery or spares compartment. Two of these are removable saddle type compartments that can each hold three AA or two CR123 batteries. The other is a trapdoor type in the bottom of the stock which can hold a further two AA batteries. There is a molded in sling loop in the top rear of the comb and a receptacle for an ambidextrous push button sling swivel. There are five length of pull settings from 10½” to 14″.

VLTOR EMOD in Flat Dark Earth (tan)

VLTOR EMOD in Flat Dark Earth (tan)

The stock offers great cheek weld and handling and the fore end, butt and pistol grip are aggressively textured to ensure a firm hold. The pistol grip has yet another storage compartment for small items and is sealed by a rubber cap. As the SOCOM 16 stock extension doesn’t hold a buffer spring, it contains yet another storage compartment that can take a cleaning kit. The butt has a removable, half inch thick rubber pad and an aluminum strike plate. As the M1A VLTOR stock is designed to take the Springfield Cluster Rail or VLTOR CAS14 handguard, this stock does not have a forward sling swivel. The VLTOR M1A SOCOM stock is available in Black or Flat Dark Earth (tan).

Note that there may be problems fitting the VLTOR M1A stock to Match, Heavy Barrel, Additional/Improved Bedding Lug, M21 and M25 type rifles. You need to speak to VLTOR or a qualified gunsmith before purchasing.

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VLTOR CASV Review

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin
VLTOR CASV rail system

VLTOR CASV EL rail system

The VLTOR CASV is unusual in offering a continuous length of Picatinny Rail that attaches to the top of the existing flat top on carbine length gas systems. The carbine’s existing sight tower can be retained but the bottom sling swivel (if fitted) must be removed. This gives a slightly raised mounting of optics and back-up iron sights. The CASV hand guard comes with five additional rails – one 6″, two 4″ and two 2″ that can be bolted on at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions and the two lower 45° positions. This enables you to add and detach rails as you wish and provides great versatility in the positioning of accessories. You can easily detach the bottom half of the CASV RIS to mount an M203 grenade launcher.

VLTOR CASV EL in Flat Dark Earth

VLTOR CASV EL in Flat Dark Earth

No gunsmithing is required to fit the CASV quad rail which attaches to the flat-top Picatinny rail and the barrel nut. VLTOR recommed that you lave the existing Delta ring in place. The VLTOR CASV EL hand guard is the extended length version and is avalable in Black or two-tone Foliage Green and Black or Flat Dark Earth and Black. The unit is machined from aluminum, hardcoat anodized with stainless steel mounting hardware. The CASV EL is  13-7⁄8″ (35.2cm) OAL, 2-1⁄8” (5.4cm) wide, 2¾” (7cm) high without bolt-on rails attached.

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VLTOR EMod Stock Review

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin
VLTOR Emod in dark earth

VLTOR Emod stock in dark earth

The VLTOR Emod Stock is a “clubfoot” style adjustable stock. Modular storage options provide great versatility of storage. The stock is manufactured from rugged, heat resistant reinforced polymer. Two detachable full-length storage compartments make for a very comfortable, secure cheek weld and each hold up to 3 AA or 4 CR123 batteries. There is also a non detachable compartment on the left hand side of the stock that can take another two AA batteries or other small items.

VLTOR Emod OD green

VLTOR Emod in OD green

The Enhanced Modstock has been redesigned from the original Modstock and is now 1½ ” longer to provide extra eye relief. It is 7¾” (19.7cm) long and has an adjustment range from 11½” (29.2cm) to 14¾” (37.5cm). The butt-plate supports a ‘bazooka’ hold with the head up and the toe of the butt above the shoulder pocket with your head up. The Modstock butt-plate is extra long and has a removable rubber pad. Sling mounting options on this VLTOR stock include two molded-in sling loops and a socket for a QD push-button swivel for an ambidextrous single-point sling.

VLTOR EMod Mil-spec combo kit
VLTOR EMod Mil-spec combo kit

The EMod is available in Black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and Foliage Green for Commercial (1.17″ diameter) and Mil-spec (1.14″ diameter) buffer configurations. It can also be supplied as a Mil-spec combo kit with everything necessary to replace an existing A1 or A2 fixed stock. A five position Mil-spec buffer tube is included with white index numbers that are visible through a witness hole in the top of the M4 carbine stock.

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