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  2. Ruger Precision Rifle - Wikipedia

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    The Ruger Precision Rifle has a proprietary Pre-Fit barrel system. Pre-chambered "Drop-In Ready" barrels can be purchased, and the correct headspace is set using a proprietary barrel nut design. The barrel is threaded to fit the Ruger action threads. This way, a competent gunsmith only needs an AR-15 barrel wrench and proper headspace gauges to ...

  3. Barrel threads - Wikipedia

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    Attaching the barrel to the receiver using a barrel nut and a barrel with a shoulder is an alternative to action threads, which has been used in firearms such as the Sten gun and AR-15. Hand tools Quick barrel change systems is an increasingly popular alternative, as seen in for example SIG Sauer 200 STR , Roessler Titan or Blaser R8 .

  4. Harris Gunworks - Wikipedia

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    Various calibers. available between .22-250 Rem. and .416 Rem., premium wood stock, matte metal finish, buttoning used on rifling for 22 or 24 in. stainless steel barrel, action made from 416 stainless or 4340 chrome moly steel (either left- or right-handed), 3 or 4 shot mag. supplied with 5 shot test target.

  5. Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System - Wikipedia

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    The barrel assembly appears to be based on the AK-47. [10] The design would allow soldiers to configure it according to the needs of the missions by changing rifle barrels. [5] The MCIWS uses a gas-operated short stroke piston design, and uses 30-round plastic-type magazines.

  6. Free-floating barrel - Wikipedia

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    Thor XM408 Windrunner Blaser R93 Tactical Bor rifle. A free-floating barrel is a firearm design used in precision rifles, particularly match grade benchrest rifles, to accurize the weapon system. With conventional rifles, the gun barrel rests in contact with the fore-end of the gunstock, sometimes along the whole length.

  7. Hämmerli - Wikipedia

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    The Hämmerli brand dates back to 1863 when Johann Ulrich Hämmerli founded the company to make rifle barrels for the Swiss Army. [2] Since then, Hämmerli has manufactured rifle barrels, firearms, and firearm components. In 1950, Hämmerli produced Olympic rifles that were used to win gold medals at the next four Olympics.

  8. Barrett MRAD - Wikipedia

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    When folded, the stock latches around the bolt handle which increases the security of transporting the rifle without increasing the width when it is unfolded. [1] A major MRAD feature (and requirement of the military PSR solicitation) is a field-changeable barrel/caliber capability.

  9. Springfield Armory M1A - Wikipedia

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    The specially designed muzzle brake is designed to reduce the increased recoil produced by the shorter barrel. In addition to the top accessory rail for optics, the rifle has enclosed Garand-style iron sights, with tritium inserts for low or dim light conditions. The rifle will accept any M14 magazine, with typical capacities of 5, 10, or 20 ...