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Krebs Custom ASSNECK SBR

By on September 22, 2015 in Guns

With a name like ASSNECK, it has to be good.

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The name of the new short barreled rifle from Krebs Custom is a bit of an inside joke but don’t let that fool you. This is one seriously cool AK. It comes absolutely decked out with several of the signature Krebs’ upgrades that you have come to expect from them.

  • SpeedLoad system and magwell flange
  • Krebs Custom KeyMod compatible UFM fore-end
  • Krebs Custom 4 Prong Flash Suppressor
  • Krebs Custom MK6 Selector
  • AR style rear sight and rail for mounting RDS
  • Built on Saiga 7.62×39 base rifle with CHF barrel shortened to 9″
  • Fully dehorned
  • KrebsCoat finish

Check out the new Krebs Custom ASSNECK SBR.

X Products Can Cannon May Be SBR or AOW

By on September 22, 2015 in Guns

The ATF recently issued a determination letter to X Products stating that their Can Cannon is an SBR when attached to a regular AR-15 lower and an AOW when attached to a pistol lower. At this time, the only legal way to use a Can Cannon is with it attached to an SBR or registered full-auto lower. This is likely impossible for the majority of people who own these.

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You may be wondering why X Products didn’t seek a determination from the ATF before they began selling the Can Cannon. They state that they did but that they sent a diagram and photos instead of an actual sample. Now that the ATF has had a chance to inspect an actual sample, they have issued this new determination.

X Products has stated that they are working on a solution that will be ready in the next 90-120 days. They state that the solution will be more simple than just making the Can Cannon’s “barrel” 16″ long or welding closed the blank firing cap that is part of the Can Cannon’s design. There has been no word as to what that solution is.

You can read the ATF Determination Letter (PDF) by clicking here.

Read X Products letter to customers below:

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Ballistic Advantage Barrel of the Week – 16″ .223 Wylde, Premium Series, BA Hanson Profile

By on September 21, 2015 in Guns

This is the Ballistic Advantage (BA) Barrel of the Week that I know several of you have been hoping would come along. This week’s barrel is BA’s 16″, .223 Wylde, Mid-Length, BA Hanson profile, Premium Series with a pinned low-profile gas block included!

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I own this barrel and it is a performer. I consistently see better than 1″ groups at 100 yards with Prvi and Black Hills 75gr ammo. The best groups hover around .85″. On top of that, it is noticeably lighter in weight than a government or typical medium contour barrel. BA tends to be very conservative on their gas ports so this barrel shoots very flat on its own but especially when paired with a Griffin Armament M4SD Flash Comp and Vltor A5 System.

This barrel is on sale this week for just $185.29. That is a very high performing, 416R stainless barrel with a pinned low-profile gas block included for less than $200! I am pretty sure this is a sign that you are supposed to start that RECCE build you have been thinking about…

Check out the Barrel of the Week at Ballistic Advantage.

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Specs:

Length 16″
Material 416R Stainless Steel
Profile Hanson
Finish Bead Blasted
Gas System Length Mid-Length
Gas Block Journal 1.03″ Gas Block Seat for .750″ Low Profile Gas Blocks Only
Twist Rate 1:8 inches
Muzzle 1/2-28 Threaded
Weight 27 ounces
Other Info HP and MPI Tested

New, Lighter Hanson Profile from Ballistic Advantage

By on September 19, 2015 in Guns

The Hanson Profile barrels from Ballistic Advantage (BA) were designed to be a lighter weight barrel without some of the limitations typically encountered with lighter weight barrels. However, the original Hanson profile with its continuous taper and lack of right angles is really more of a medium contour barrel compared to a true “pencil” barrel.

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Clint Hanson and BA have just released details of a brand new, true lightweight Hanson profile barrel. The new profile is lighter and features the same continuous taper and lack of right angles. You can basically think of this as an even lighter version of the original. The principles at play in the original Hanson profile should also work hear helping to reduce whip and produce solid accuracy.

Being a true lightweight profile, it features a .625″ gas block journal. It will initially be available in BA’s Premium Series (416 stainless, 1 in 8″ twist, and NiB barrel extension) but will eventually be offered in the Performance Series as well. 10.3″, 14.5″ mid-length, and 16″ lengths are planned.

These barrels will also come with a 1 MOA guarantee which is a pretty bold move for a lightweight barrel profile. They will be available soon at Ballistic Advantage.

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