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B&T APC223 PRO 420 mm

Swiss APC-series 5.56 piston rifle with premium fit and ambidextrous controls.

Price: $3,299
Calibers: 5.56x45mm, .223 Rem
Rail: picatinny
Best For: range training home defense duty patrol

B&T APC223 PRO 420 mm

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Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Key Highlights

•Premium Swiss 5.56 piston rifle
•APC-series controls and build quality
•Non-AR duty rifle alternative

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Detailed Specifications

sku: BT-361603
caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
action: Short-stroke gas piston with non-reciprocating ambidextrous charging handle
Barrel Length: 420 mm / 16.5 in
Overall Length: 878 mm with standard stock
weight: 3.9 kg without magazine
magazine: 30-round STANAG/Magpul magazine
rifling: 6-groove right-hand rifling
muzzleInterface: B&T QDN NATO A2 suppressor interface

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Compatibility Tags

family: modern-riflefamily: battle-riflecaliber: 556mag-type: stanaginterface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokbarrel: longthread: 1/2x28

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