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Winning Team from Annual U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition Used MasterPiece Arms Chassis’

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team won the ninth annual event, which was held on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 18 – 22, 2018.

Comer, Ga. (April 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to announce that the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team, who earned overall first place honors at the ninth annual United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition, were using rifles built upon MPA chassis’ during the competition. The International Sniper Competition took place on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 18 – 22, 2018 and was comprised of 22 events of challenging and combat oriented precision fire competition. The winning team was comprised of two Green Beret’s with the 1st SFG (A).

“Our chassis are precision and quality-built instruments designed by dedicated craftsmen. We’ve seen the results our rifles and chassis can produce during Precision Rifle Series competitions and are honored to see some of the most elite and world-class teams in the world not only using them, but taking top honors, at the USASOC International Sniper Competition. We congratulate the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team on their impressive win and thank them for their service and dedication to our country,” commented Phil Cashin, Owner of MasterPiece Arms.

The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team competed alongside 22 other special operations forces teams from around the United States military’s most elite units and international special forces teams. The competition was hosted by the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and the 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne).

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by SFC Jacob Braman

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MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA Micro Urban Tactical (MUT) Rifle

Sunday, February 25th, 2018

Designed for use when an ultra-compact platform with a minimal stored footprint is required.

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Comer, Ga. (February 2018) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to introduce the MPA Micro Urban Tactical (MUT) 308BA Rifle. This purpose driven rifle was designed to be used when an ultra-compact platform with a minimal stored footprint is required, all while achieving sub ½ MOA accuracy. Watch the video below:


Masterpiece Arms MPA MUT Rifle

The MPA Light Weight Chassis System is machined on MPA’s CNC Horizontal Machining Centers to exacting tolerances from 6061 aluminum. The v-bedding system provides additional clearance for glass bedding action and straight section of the barrel. The chassis also includes a built-in inclinometer, thumb notch, lower mounted Picatinny Rail and is spigot mount ready. The spigot mount is designed to be inserted in the front of the chassis to provide an extended distance between the front bipod and the rear support. A sling stud can replace the Picatinny rail if the customer desires.

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The specially designed folding Compact Suppressor Ready (CSR) Buttstock comes with an adjustable length of pull and can store a suppressor up to 1.5″ in diameter (1.570″) and 8.5″ in length. This can take a suppressed rifle measuring up to 48″ in length and reduce the overall length to 23.5″ with the suppressor stored in the buttsock and folded/locked into a short barreled rifle (SBR) configuration.

The MPA MUT 308BA Rifle includes a precision gun drilled, reamed and honed Spencer / MPA rifle barrel made from 416RQ stainless steel. The hand lapped barrel is bore and land inspected on a video borescope. The chamber is indicated within 0.0001″ or less to the bore of the rifle. The Spiral Fluted One Piece Bolt with DLC coating is hand lapped and fitted to each individual action. The rifle is available as an SBR with a barrel length of 12.75″ or as a standard rifle with a barrel length of 16″ or longer.

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MPA MUT 308BA Rifle Specifications:

Caliber: 308 Winchester (other calibers available)
Action: Curtis Custom Axiom Action
Action / Bolt Design: Remington® 700 Type
Bolt: Spiral Fluted One-Piece Bolt with DLC Coating
Chassis: MPA BA Lite Chassis with CSR Buttstock
Chassis Weight: 3.2 lbs.
Rifle Weight: Varies, 8.6 lbs.
Barrel: 416RQ Stainless Steel Spencer / MPA hand lapped barrel
Barrel Twist: 1:10 or 1:8
Barrel Length:12.75″, 16″ or customer supplied
Barrel Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 TPI
Barrel Profile: #5
Coating: Cerakote®
Length of Pull: 13.5 – 15″
Trigger: Trigger Tech
Trigger Pull: 1 – 3 lbs. (customer choice)
Magazine: AICS Mag Compatible (Five round Accurate/AICS Type magazine included)
MSRP: $3,025.00

The MPA MUT 308BA Rifle is available in the following colors: black, burnt bronze, flat dark earth, gunmetal, marine red, NRA blue, sniper green and tungsten. All chassis are Cerakoted in a multitude of colors. Solid colors are included. Custom Cerakote colors have a $135 upcharge for the chassis body and $65 for the barreled action.

MPA makes every effort to get the product to the customer as quickly as possible. Please allow six to 10 weeks before delivery from date of order as these are hand-built precision instruments and not production components.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

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Amy Graves Joins MasterPiece Arms As National Sales Manager

Friday, February 26th, 2016

Amy GravesNew sales position will provide MPA’s sales channel with superior customer service as MPA’s firearms business expands.

Comer, Ga. – (February 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Graves as MPA’s new national sales manager. As MPA’s business continues to grow, it became clear to its President, Phil Cashin, that a dedicated sales manager was needed in order for the company to move to the next phase.

“Amy’s background in working to promote a brand to dealers and distributors has earned her a great deal of respect in the firearms community,” Cashin commented. “At MPA, she’ll be able to build on all of her relationships and experience, while leveraging the MPA brand, across the sales channel. An added benefit is that now our dealers and distributors will have one contact to provide that personal touch critical to achieving a successful sales relationship.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the MPA team,” Graves added. “This position gives me the opportunity to take my marketing and sales skills to a new level. I am looking forward to being part of this company’s success.”

Graves will be responsible for developing programs for distributors and dealers with the goal of increased and consistent sales and managing the manufacturer’s rep groups while providing them with the tools they will need for success. Before joining MPA, Graves was employed at Bond Arms, Inc. and is a licensed private investigator and personal protection officer.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of pistols, rifles, carbines and suppressors, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

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MasterPiece Arms MPA57sst in A-TACS AU

Monday, August 20th, 2012

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Featuring a 5″ barrel with integrated muzzle brake, the MasterPiece Arms 5.7 x 28mm MPA57sst-ATACS integrates a Picatinny rail along the top to mount accessories. It comes stock with a 20 round polymer magazine but most striking is the A-TACS AU dip job.

www.masterpiecearms.com

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