Archive for May, 2017
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Monday, May 1st, 2017NRAAM 2017 – Seekins Precision Havak
Monday, May 1st, 2017
The Havak weighs in at 7.3 lbs and features a spiral fluted 24″ barrel. It also has a helical extraction cam and comes standard with a Timney Trigger.
The custom action incorporates a four lug bolt with a 90 Deg throw and bead blasted, spiral fluted body. Interestingly, they use an M16-style extractor. stock and trigger pattern are Remington 700-style.
Speaking of stocks, the Havak comes with a hand bedded McMillan Warden stock featuring two QD points and a bipod stud.
Offered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, 6 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC.
While the current model of the Havak is intended for hunting, look for a tactical version at SHOT Show 2018.
NRAAM 2017 – Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
Monday, May 1st, 2017The Maritime Bolt Catch was designed to make it easier to use with wet hands or with the palm of your hand. What I really like about it is that I’ve seen many Bolt catches with enlarged upper pads, but rarely do they make the lower pad for locking the bolt to the rear, any larger.
Fits any lower reciever designed to fit Mil-Spec bolt catch. Manufactured from heat treated 8620 steel and manganese phosphate coated.
geissele.com/maritime-bolt-catch
NRAAM 2017 – XAR Folding Rifle from F&D Defense
Monday, May 1st, 2017
F&D Defense’s XAR Folding Rifle is the most remarkable thing I saw at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting. I’ve seen other folding designs but the invariably feature a folding stock.
The XAR hinges just in front of the upper receiver. The barrel folds to the side.
The secret is the taper around the barrel extension which allows it to pivot right into position in the tapered upper receiver. Then, the barrel is locked into place via a latch, similar to many suitcases.
This short video shows you how it works.
F&D Defense will be releasing the XAR Invicta (5.56/AR15 platform) in summer of 2017.
Cole Components 6E Adjustable AR-15 Stocks
Monday, May 1st, 2017Get them while they’re hot guys!
Adjustable in 6 different ways, comes in 3 different colors, and comes with a buffer tube and sling mount. Weighs 1lb 4.2oz with buffer tube and sling mount. $195.00 shipped.
Stuff I Like – Patagonia Men’s R1 Fleece Hoody
Monday, May 1st, 2017I’ve always liked the Patagonia R1 Fleece, going back to when it was a part of the Military Advanced Regulator System (MARS) military clothing system. I don’t recall owning any before that but several years ago, I purchased my first R1 Fleece Hoody in Black. The Polartec Power Grid is comfy, and it makes a nice layering piece. Although, it’s considered a slim fit, it has a bit of stretch to it. In addition to the hood, there’s a single, zippered chest pocket, deep front zipper for ventilation and thumb cuffs for keeping your hands warm. Finally, the fabric offers Polygiene permanent odor control.
This Spring, I was shopping at an REI when I saw the Hoody in the Buffalo Green color, so I purchased a new one. The R1 Fleece Hoody is a design that is reintroduced, season after season, but in new colors, so you have to keep an eye out. As we near the end of the season, you may start to see these on sale.
www.patagonia.com/mens-r1-regulator-fleece-hoody
