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Faxon Firearms, manufacturer of the
innovative ARAK platform, is proud to
announce the addition of the 7.62x39
Russian caliber to its offerings for the
ARAK-21. This addition will allow the
user the added advantage of a larger
caliber round and less expensive ammunition
for more range time. This system
makes the ARAK-21 platform one of the
most versatile platforms on the market,
allowing the user to have the potential to
have three rifles in one (5.56, .300blk and
now 7.62x39). The 7.62x39 caliber will be
available for order in standard ARAK-21
upper receivers, complete XRS rifles, and
as a stand-alone kit for existing ARAK-
21s. Kits will be available in 12.5-inch and
16-inch medium profile barrels. Current
Faxon Firearms Adds New
7.62x39 Kit to ARAK-21 Platform
ARAK-21 users/owners can simply
purchase the 7.62x39 kit as an addition
to their current rifle upper. The 7.62x39
caliber kit comes with an interchangeable
bolt, firing pin and barrel, all designed to
work interchangeably with the current
ARAK-21 upper receivers and XRS rifles.
Rather than modify existing components,
Faxon took detailed time and testing to
create a robust set of solutions that solve
many of the issues of the cartridge that
plague other conversions. They lowered
and widened the feed ramps to ensure
consistent chambering, increased the
bolt diameter to handle bolt thrust, and
supply a new firing pin that matches the
depth and width of the venerable AK to
ensure consistent ignition. They set out to
design a platform based rifle that takes
the best of the AR and the best of the
AK and combine them into one rifle
with cross caliber capabilities. With
the addition of the 7.62x39, they are
expanding the capabilities for each user
of the ARAK-21. This option further
expands his or her platform and opens
up many new shooting options. The
ARAK-21 7.62x39 Kit has a retail price
$499. Retail price for single barrel
upper receivers is $1,199 and multiple
caliber kits that include 7.62x39 will
add $99 for the bolt and firing pin.
7.62x39 equipped ARAKs and kits will
start shipping late February. More
information can be found at www.
faxonfirearms.com.
Mossberg Releases MVP Light
Chassis and Blaze 47 Rimfire
What could possibly improve the accuracy
and handling qualities of Mossberg’s
groundbreaking MVP Series of bolt-action
rifles? Why not add a lightweight, aluminum
MDT chassis; Magpul Mil-Spec CTR
adjustable stock and MOE pistol grip; SilencerCo
Saker muzzle brake, and adjustable
bipod? O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is
pleased to announce the MVP-LC bolt-action
target rifle in 5.56mm NATO (.223
Rem.) and 7.62mm NATO (.308 Win.);
both available in optional Vortex-scoped
combos. These AR-compatible bolt-actions
utilize patented design features that
accept and feed from AR-style magazines
(AR-15-style for 5.56mm NATO and both
M1A/M14 and AR-10-style for 7.62mm
NATO models). Housed in an aluminum,
tan-finished, light chassis stock
designed by MDT that provides a
modular, ergonomic base, this MVP is
engineered for accuracy with its V-shaped
bedding and recoil lug area that only
makes contact with the receiver at those
points. The free-floating, medium bull
barrel is threaded and comes with a SilencerCo
Saker muzzle brake, utilizing the
Trifecta quick-detach mounting system
(thread cap included). The barrels, constructed
of carbon steel, are button-rifled
with 16.25-inch length and 1:7 twist rate
in the 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem.) chambering
and the 7.62mm NATO (.308 Win.)
sports an 18.5-inch barrel with a 1:10 twist
rate. Both feature a matte blue finish on
all metalwork. Enhancing the accuracy on
this tack-driver is Mossberg’s Lightning
Bolt Action (LBA) Trigger System that
delivers a crisp, creep-free trigger pull
and is user-adjustable from 3 to 7 pounds.
Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum
and hard-coat anodized to military spec,
preventing corrosion and minimizing
wear, the LBA trigger system delivers the
utmost in reliability and durability for
consistent shot placement. Additional
design features include: spiral fluted bolt;
oversized tactical-style bolt handle; Picatinny
top rail for ease of adding optics;
and adjustable bipod. MVP-LC rifles come
standard with Magpul P-Mag 10-round
magazines and with the patented designs
of the MVP, you can use aftermarket
AR-15 (5.56mm NATO/.223 Rem.) and
both M1A/M14 and AR-10-style (7.62mm
NATO/.308 Win.) aftermarket magazines.
Both calibers are available in MVP-LC
Scoped Combos, which include Vortex
Optics Viper HS-T (Hunter Shooter
Tactical) 4-16x44mm variable riflescope
and rings. Mossberg has also introduced a
newly-engineered line of lightweight and
easy-handling Blaze autoloading rimfire
rifles for 2015, and joining the family is
the Blaze 47, replicating the look and feel
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