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A: The PWS Modern Musket rifle was used from barricades and simulated cover while<br />
engaging multiple targets. B: A supplied Lucid HD 7 is a nod to realism that red dot<br />
sights are here to stay. Most will add flip-up back up iron sights for peace of mind. C: The<br />
PWS KeyMod handrail maintains adaptability while streamlining the forend as well as<br />
allowing the barrel to be free floated on the Modern Musket. D: PWS’s bolt carriers have<br />
performance enhancing features such as increased mass, gaps and channels between<br />
skid pads, and a BCM Gunfighter charging handle. E: Modern Musket with Lucid HD 7<br />
sighted in using Champion front pedestal and bags. F: The Modern Musket was tested<br />
with Lucid HD 7 and Leupold Mk 4 3.5-10x optics.<br />
Musket shows versatility in satisfying customer<br />
needs by not using full length quad<br />
rails, but instead a lower profile handguard<br />
with adjustable KeyMod Picatinny rail<br />
sections. The KeyMod handguards minimizes<br />
weight and prevents the Modern<br />
Musket from being front heavy impacting<br />
handling, yet allows for effective cooling<br />
of the barrel and secure mounting of sling<br />
swivels and flashlight attachment interface.<br />
The minimalist approach for rails still<br />
allows plenty of room for VFG, bipod and<br />
lights/lasers if so needed. Not all weapons<br />
need rails and an array of accessories to be<br />
considered viable. It is often best to let the<br />
end user how to set up their specific rifle.<br />
The DI-16 variant features a 16-inch<br />
1:7 twist barrel contributing to an overall<br />
length of 36.5 inches with stock extended<br />
and 33 inches collapsed. PWS uses high<br />
quality chrome moly barrel blanks that<br />
they turn themselves; then Isonite treated<br />
inside and out for hardness and corrosion<br />
resistance and then threads on their<br />
proprietary muzzle device design. The<br />
rifle weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces pounds<br />
empty. The trigger used with the Modern<br />
Musket is a definite upgrade over typical<br />
Mil-Spec variants; it is an ALG Defense’s<br />
Quality Mil-Spec trigger for a smooth pull<br />
and a crisp break.<br />
PWS’s experience in developing their<br />
piston ARs is carried over into the Modern<br />
Musket. They eliminated the typical AR<br />
castle nut method of attaching the carrier<br />
tube to the lower receiver using indexing<br />
screws instead. PWS has designed an enhanced<br />
buffer tube with an extended lip<br />
to support the carrier at rest, allowing for<br />
smooth entry into the buffer tube upon<br />
cycling of the action. The buffer tube has<br />
QD sling attachments machined directly<br />
into the aluminum, is enhanced with four<br />
integral drain holes in addition to a rear<br />
drain hole thus allowing more water to escape<br />
the system, as well as fluting for more<br />
debris tolerance in adjusting the Magpul<br />
rear stock. Lastly, their buffer tube uses a<br />
H2 buffer consisting of a tungsten weight<br />
housed in a steel body coated in nickel Teflon<br />
for reduced friction.<br />
The Modern Musket’s bolt carrier is<br />
precision machined, Isonite treated and<br />
sport unique features that increase the reliability<br />
of the DI AR-15 platform. These<br />
features are increased mass to extend dwell<br />
time and delay unlock. As a result, the PWS<br />
bolt carriers allow chamber pressure to be<br />
greatly reduced for easier extraction. Gaps<br />
and channels between skid pads allow for<br />
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