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Posted: 6/28/2017 11:15:28 AM EDT
IWI US just posted this on their Facebook
"Hmmmm.... What have we here?" thread from earlier this year |
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Well then...DT had better watch out; IWI has a history of delivering!
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Wouldn't it be funny if this rifle came out of nowhere and ended up beating the MDR to release.
ETA: Not to be cynical while trying to make this about another rifle, but I'd bet all the sudden the MDR gets fast tracked to release one way or another whether it's finished or not. Now every day pushed back is lost money. |
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SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY
Seriously, this is awesome. MDR is as good as DOA. |
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Is that an adjustable gas valve I see? Did IWI listen to me? I suddenly regret selling all my .308 Pmags. |
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If that is a 308 and comes to market I will be buying it.
Screw the MDR and DT |
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Story just hit The Firearms Blog
Important bit from the article, " called them to confirm, it is a .308 Tavor." |
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It will be out years before the MDR
The gas block looks adjustable as well. IWI might have been listening. |
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looks amazing but good Lord! How heavy will that thing be?!
My tar-21 is like 10 freaking pounds going light on the optics and light. |
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Makes me wonder if IWI has been following the MDR debacle and chuckling to themselves at each delay.
Every delay and excuse that DT used to push back release just brought a litany of customers to IWI. I deem this the MDR killer. |
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If they announce a release date before the end of this year or even q1 next year I'll probably go ahead and cancel my mdr group buy preorder
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"Free tee shirt w/proof of DT presale cancelation!"..... THAT would be the DT killer.
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I had high hopes for the DT MDR. I want a 308 bullpup but don't want the Kel tec. Now my high hopes are for this. Could be a nice 308 battle rifle.
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I bet this will be available before the mdr for sure. I'm in, especially if it's sub 2k$. Hopefully it'll be sub 1,800 on the shelf.
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My wishes have been answered.
I do also have a sneaky suspicion that this will be the catalyst that suddenly sparks DT to get their head out of their ass. Eta: coincidence that DT's newest update just so happens to sound a bit more customer friendly and more detailed? I think not. No way in hell did this announcement coincidentally happen at the same time DT says what they just posted. But Sorry DT. If this IWI .308 is officially announced and a release date gets set you will not be seeing my money. Everyone keeps talking about the shortcomings of accuracy in the x95 or tavor. However that has not been my personal experience with those rifles so I will be more than satisfied. Not to mention IWI has not given me any reason to take my business elsewhwere. |
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My wishes have been answered. I do also have a sneaky suspicion that this will be the catalyst that suddenly sparks DT to get their head out of their ass. Eta: coincidence that DT's newest update just so happens to sound a bit more customer friendly and more detailed? I think not. No way in hell did this announcement coincidentally happen at the same time DT says what they just posted. But Sorry DT. If this IWI .308 is officially announced and a release date gets set you will not be seeing my money. Everyone keeps talking about the shortcomings of accuracy in the x95 or tavor. However that has not been my personal experience with those rifles so I will be more than satisfied. Not to mention IWI has not given me any reason to take my business elsewhwere. View Quote |
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I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed that not only did DT post an MDR update out of the blue literally a couple hours after IWIs post, but that their attitude was 100% more friendly than they have been. That tells me a lot about DT, and it's not flattering. View Quote |
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Sweet.
Mother. Of. God. So in. I really like the fusion of the two prior styles, I liked everything about the sar, except the mag release, boom, problem solved, and it's a big boy caliber. |
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It looks more like a TAR than X95, but perhaps I'm wrong.
I'm not a huge BP fan, but this looks like a winner, if it works. Does the IDF use a version of this, or is it strictly a commercial exercise? |
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Damn, this sounds just up my alley! Hope they can keep the weight down on this beast!
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Damn, this sounds just up my alley! Hope they can keep the weight down on this beast! View Quote |
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It looks more like a TAR than X95, but perhaps I'm wrong. I'm not a huge BP fan, but this looks like a winner, if it works. Does the IDF use a version of this, or is it strictly a commercial exercise? View Quote Also it looks like a pretty good mix up of the two. X95 style buttpad, mag release, charging handle. The pistol grip may be the same as a x95 but to me it looks more angled like the sar but with the x95 style replaceable grip panels incorporated. The overall shape and foregrip do look more SAR than x95 though. |
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We'll see. There's a lot of MDR frustration (justifiably) and so the resulting posted commits to buy this TAVOR are natural. I applaud the movement. But the prospect of a ~2.5 MOA .308 gives me pause.
Make it it in 6.5 CM (or 260), and make it reliably 1 MOA capable (with good ammo), and I will buy it. I'll even pay the ~$2k premium to have it (compared to a .308 AR that can be had for $700 or less now). This is a progression step in the bullpup world, which is exciting, but it's not quite the caliber I'm looking for, and likely not the precision I'm looking for. My interest is more along the lines of ultracompact package capable of popping things 400-1000 yards away at open field PRS type shoots- and a .308 Tavor may or may not be that. MDR has promised us they were going to deliver that. I no longer believe anything MDR says, and have every expectation now that their offering will disappoint in every way - but that's still my spec (i.e. 1 MOA, 6.5 something-long) But that's me! A lot of guys just want a bullpup Loudenboomer that's "good enough baby!" And there's nothing wrong with that! I tell ya what, a .308 CQB gun like that will be a hard hitting conversation stopper regardless! It's going to be bad-ass, even if it's still 2.5 MOA, and I can't wait for the range-reports when these become available - I will read each one with great care. But me - I'm still patiently waiting for that 6.5-something 1 MOA bullpup to materialize by someone. |
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We'll see. There's a lot of MDR frustration (justifiably) and so the resulting posted commits to buy this TAVOR are natural. I applaud the movement. But the prospect of a ~2.5 MOA .308 gives me pause. Make it it in 6.5 CM (or 260), and make it reliably 1 MOA capable (with good ammo), and I will buy it. I'll even pay the ~$2k premium to have it (compared to a .308 AR that can be had for $700 or less now). This is a progression step in the bullpup world, which is exciting, but it's not quite the caliber I'm looking for, and likely not the precision I'm looking for. My interest is more along the lines of ultracompact package capable of popping things 400-1000 yards away at open field PRS type shoots- and a .308 Tavor may or may not be that. MDR has promised us they were going to deliver that. I no longer believe anything MDR says, and have every expectation now that their offering will disappoint in every way - but that's still my spec (i.e. 1 MOA, 6.5 something-long) But that's me! A lot of guys just want a bullpup Loudenboomer that's "good enough baby!" And there's nothing wrong with that! I tell ya what, a .308 CQB gun like that will be a hard hitting conversation stopper regardless! It's going to be bad-ass, even if it's still 2.5 MOA, and I can't wait for the range-reports when these become available - I will read each one with great care. But me - I'm still patiently waiting for that 6.5-something 1 MOA bullpup to materialize by someone. View Quote When it comes to precision shooting in general...in general...I just think it's a much better pursuit with a precision bolt rifle. With Ruger and some other others making some amazing over-the-counter precision rifles at affordable prices, I just don't see a lot of reason to go for the kind of precision they offer over a bullpup. Realize I'm not saying that I don't care if my bullpup...whatever caliber...has decent precision. I just don't think it's as realistic a money vs. performance element. Now, as anything gun related goes, people can pursue any venue they so desire by building or buying the firearm of their choice. That's the reason we have so many great options and choices today. |
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IWI just posted up some details on Facebook:
TAVOR 7 Yesterday we posted a "teaser" on our new TAVOR 7 and your response has been huge! Many of you have asked several questions about this new model. We will attempt to answer some of them here: Specifications: • Caliber: 7.62 NATO/.308 Win • Barrel: CHF/CL 1:12 twist with a 16" barrel; 1:10 with 18" barrel • OAL: 26.75" with 16" barrel (without flash suppressor) • Weight: 8.6 Lbs. • Optional calibers & Conversion Kits: TBD • Colors: Black, FDE and OD Green Features (muzzle to butt): • Muzzle threads: 5/8 x 24 • 4 position variable gas regulator (including off) • Upper forend: 2 MLOK slots at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock • Lower forend: Removable SAR styled forend cover that exposes one integral pic rail at 6 o'clock when removed. • Charging handle lockable in open position, similar to an MP5. • Full length one piece Picatinny (Mil-Spec) top rail with integral folding BUIS; Tritium front post. • Cutlass style grip modifiable to pistol grip with traditional trigger guard; same as X95. • Short stroke gas piston (unlike our long stroke SAR and X95). • Uses LR/SR25 magazines and comes with one 20-round Magpul PMAG with window (in states without capacity restrictions; 10 round for restricted states). • Bolt release is Tavor SAR style along centerline or release from MP5 style charging handle • Fire control group is not interchangeable with SAR or X95. Ambidextrous Features: • Ambidextrous bolt; no opposite hand bolt needed for conversion to opposite hand operation. No need to return the gun to IWI US for opposite hand conversion and head space checking. • Ambidextrous (all the time) magazine release position like our X95, similar to an AR-15. • Ambidextrous charging handle with push through receiver functionality. No need for tools or any disassembly. • Ambidextrous (all the time) safety selector with a 450 rotation (unlike 900 on our SAR and X95). • Ambidextrous (all the time) bolt release behind magazine; similar to the Tavor SAR. • Ejection port covers are user configurable in the field with a simple slide of the case deflector. Launch Date: First shipments projected to start in January, 2018. Price: TBD View Quote |
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Huh.
Wonder why the 1:12 twist in the 16" barrel? Seems like they should stick with 1:10 unless the purpose of the shorter config is to blast M80 or equivalent. |
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IWI just posted up some details on Facebook: View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
IWI just posted up some details on Facebook: TAVOR 7 Yesterday we posted a "teaser" on our new TAVOR 7 and your response has been huge! Many of you have asked several questions about this new model. We will attempt to answer some of them here: Specifications: • Caliber: 7.62 NATO/.308 Win • Barrel: CHF/CL 1:12 twist with a 16" barrel; 1:10 with 18" barrel • OAL: 26.75" with 16" barrel (without flash suppressor) • Weight: 8.6 Lbs. • Optional calibers & Conversion Kits: TBD • Colors: Black, FDE and OD Green Features (muzzle to butt): • Muzzle threads: 5/8 x 24 • 4 position variable gas regulator (including off) • Upper forend: 2 MLOK slots at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock • Lower forend: Removable SAR styled forend cover that exposes one integral pic rail at 6 o'clock when removed. • Charging handle lockable in open position, similar to an MP5. • Full length one piece Picatinny (Mil-Spec) top rail with integral folding BUIS; Tritium front post. • Cutlass style grip modifiable to pistol grip with traditional trigger guard; same as X95. • Short stroke gas piston (unlike our long stroke SAR and X95). • Uses LR/SR25 magazines and comes with one 20-round Magpul PMAG with window (in states without capacity restrictions; 10 round for restricted states). • Bolt release is Tavor SAR style along centerline or release from MP5 style charging handle • Fire control group is not interchangeable with SAR or X95. Ambidextrous Features: • Ambidextrous bolt; no opposite hand bolt needed for conversion to opposite hand operation. No need to return the gun to IWI US for opposite hand conversion and head space checking. • Ambidextrous (all the time) magazine release position like our X95, similar to an AR-15. • Ambidextrous charging handle with push through receiver functionality. No need for tools or any disassembly. • Ambidextrous (all the time) safety selector with a 450 rotation (unlike 900 on our SAR and X95). • Ambidextrous (all the time) bolt release behind magazine; similar to the Tavor SAR. • Ejection port covers are user configurable in the field with a simple slide of the case deflector. Launch Date: First shipments projected to start in January, 2018. Price: TBD If they can price it at or below the MDR I think DT may have accidentally helped them out by giving hundreds of customers a few grand in reserves if they were to cancel their preorders. Ouch. |
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Yeah so my Christmas money is going down on of these for sure.
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So into one of these now the specs are out! Wonder why they went to short stroke though?
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So into one of these now the specs are out! Wonder why they went to short stroke though? View Quote But LWRC is shortstroke as well and they seem to work well. I am loving the "off" setting on their gas block. They actually outdid the MDR in that particular aspect. This will be a great feature for assessing it's accuracy. Although I dont personally need an ambi- bolt I am curious to see how they accomplished this. They seem to have taken ideas from both tavors and combined them with the MDR (kfeltenberger will hang me for this comparison), ARX possibly, and mp5 charging handle. At first glance it appears they put some thought into what people want. |
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Yup it really seems like they rolled a whole bunch of stuff into it that people have been wanting. I'm excited.
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So into one of these now the specs are out! Wonder why they went to short stroke though? View Quote |
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Personal thoughts aside, K&M had an adjustable gas blocked bullpup in 308 a while ago. A long while ago.
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Aesthetics aside too. View Quote Don't misunderstand my comment. I love my Tavor, RFB, AUG, and KSG. I'm more of a function over form type of guy. I like a good looking brick...LOL! Still, from just a "shape" type of consideration, I think the K&M and AUG have a nice flow in their style. But since style doesn't kill people...guns kill people...I'll go with whatever works...looks being totally up to the observer. |
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Wow! 1,203 facebook likes at the time I'm posting this. That ought to tell the factory what the buying public wants.
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This looks really nice.
I love my Scar 17, and really don't need to spend money on another .308 platform, but this looks too nice to pass up. |
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Wow! 1,203 facebook likes at the time I'm posting this. That ought to tell the factory what the buying public wants. View Quote |
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