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BHI Releases AR Lower

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Blackheart International has just announced the release of their BHI-15 Stripped Lower Receiver. Manufactured from a 7075 T6 aluminum alloy forging the BHI-15 Lower incorporates a variety of features.

BHI15 Lower Receiver

The entire lower is CNC machined to final dimensions with tolerances as fine as .001”. The magazine well is wire-EDM machined and CNC broached with a flared opening for snag-free magazine insertion. Standard .154” holes for hammer and trigger pins let you install the aftermarket trigger of your choice and .250” pivot and takedown pin holes offer compatibility with a broad range of upper receivers.

The receiver is marked with “safe” and “semi” pictographs and is marked “MULTI Caliber”. It comes finished in Black Hardcoat anodized to MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 2 spec. The BHI-15 Lower Receiver can only be transferred to a Federal Firearms License. For more information visit www.bhigear.com.

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Ruger Enters the Black Rifle Market

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Ruger has introduced the SR-556â„¢, a piston driven carbine. The rifles features a 16.125″ barrel with an overall length of 32.75″ – 36″ and weighs in at 7.92 lbs.

Ruger SR-556

The operating system is a chrome-plated, two-stage piston paired with a four-position, chrome-plated gas regulator to facilitate tuning the rifle to specific ammunition or operating conditions. Additionally, the transfer rod is electroless nickel/Teflon coated. Ruger claims that the carbine is chambered in 5.56 but we are not yet able to verify this as promotional data states 5.56mm NATO/.223 Rem. The bolt, bolt carrier, and extractor are chrome plated and the SR-556 offers a cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined Mil-Spec 41V45 barrel. The barrel has a 1:9 twist and is capped with the AC-556 flash suppressor from the Mini-14. Additionally, the once-piece bolt carrier has an an integral transfer key.

Troy Industries Foding Rear BattleSight

Ruger has also incorporated Troy Industries Folding BattleSightsâ„¢ which co-witness with Mil-Spec optics and can be raised at the push of a button.

The furniture consists of a Troy Industries Quad Rail with three Troy Industries Rail Covers, a six-position telescoping M4-style buttstock, and Hogue® Monogrip® Pistol Grip. Troy developed the rail specifically for the SR-556. The rifle also comes with a lock, three 30-Round MAGPUL PMAG Magazines, and packed in a custom soft case.

Although the new rifle does include several extras it is a bit pricey, particularly for a new entry into the market.

The SR-556â„¢ is beginning to show up in gun stores. For more information visit Ruger.

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