Remington ACR
Notes: Magpul
has long been known in the firearms world for their excellent add-ons to
existing weapons, particularly their stocks for various weapons (most notably
better sliding stocks for the AR-15/M-16/M-4 series than the issue stocks).
Their accessories are in widespread use around the world, by civilians,
military, and police forces. It is
only recently, however, that Magpul attempted to enter the market with a
complete firearm (or more like a firearm system), called the Masada Adaptive
Combat Weapon System (ACWS). First
shown at the 2007 SHOT Show, the Masada design was finalized in 2008.
Civilian and military versions were anticipated.
However, Magpul
quickly realized that they did not have the facilities for large-scale
manufacture of complete firearms much less a complicated firearms system like
the Masada. They therefore
partnered with Bushmaster to produce the Masada, selling Bushmaster a license to
build the Masada and jointly sell them with Magpul.
However, before this in 2006, a large investment firm named Cerberus
Capital Management had bought Bushmaster; in 2007, they also bought Remington,
and DPMS, in 2008 Marlin, and in 2009 AAC, Barnes Bullets, and Dakota Arms.
These were all brought under the umbrella of a part of Cerberus called
the Freedom Group. In the process,
the Masada got shelved for several years.
The design re-emerged in early 2010 as the Remington Defense ACR
(Adaptive Combat Rifle). The
Remington ACR is now being tested by US special operations units, the US
Marines, and some other countries and police forces in other parts of the world
as a possible supplement to the FN SCAR, or possibly to be acquired in place of
the FN SCAR. Some versions will
also be built for sale to civilians (primarily the same as the military version
with the 16.5 barrel, but with semiautomatic-only capability), and to police
forces who do not need an automatic weapon.
The Magpul
version of the Masada was designed to be a modular system, with the capability
to use several barrel lengths and calibers with a minimum of modification.
Magpul intended to have 5.56mm NATO, 6.8mm SPC, and 7.62mm Kalashnikov as
chamberings, with barrels of 10.5, 11.5, 14.5, 16, 18, and 20 inches.
Most versions were equipped with stocks that fold to the right side, but
sliding stocks were being considered, as well as any number of other stocks that
Magpul makes (whether fixed, folding, sliding, or collapsible).
The 20-inch barrel version was intended to be a designated marksmans
weapon, and had a heavier match-quality barrel.
Muzzles could be tipped by flash suppressors or muzzle brakes, or (for
civilian use) no attachment. Magpul
was considering equipping the Masada with threaded muzzles to allow changing of
muzzle devices or use of a suppressor.
The stocks envisioned by Magpul for the Masada are generally equipped
with a recoil pad on the butt.
The Remington
ACR version is specifically a carbine version, with barrel choices of 10.5,
14.5, 16.5, and 18, tipped by an A2-type flash suppressor.
These barrels are designed to allow the flash suppressor to be removed
and a silencer used instead. Currently, the Remington ACR is being manufactured
only in 5.56mm NATO, though a version chambered for 6.8mm SPC is in the final
stages of development as of May 2010.
Prototypes have been built in 5.45mm Kalashnikov, 6.5mm Grendel, and
7.62mm Kalashnikov. As with the
Masada, these alternate chamberings are designed as caliber change kits as well
as complete rifles, as are the upper receivers different-length barrels. The
stock has been finalized, and it is a Magpul design which both slides and folds
to the right, as well as having a recoil pad.
Operation and
design of the Remington ACR is a curious amalgamation of modified forms of
several other assault rifles. The
gas system is derived from that of the AR-18, the upper receiver and charging
system are reminiscent of the FN SCAR, and the trigger unit is derived from the
G-3 and the M-16. Construction of
the exterior is largely of high-strength polymer, while most of the metalwork is
of high-grade steel or (in the case of the upper receiver) 7000-series aluminum.
The barrels, and bolts are designed to be easily removed and exchanged
(as well as a magazine well adapter for the 7.62mm Kalashnikov version), but are
not intended to be changed in caliber by the user.
The Remington ACR has a gas regulator to allow it to cope with fouling
and dirt with prolonged use (but does not change the ROF in game terms).
The finish is designed for the Remington ACR, and designed both
weatherproofing, resistance to wear, and to provide lubrication properties. A
nitride substrate conversion process, tougher than chrome-lining, is further
used in the rifles bore to further reduce corrosion there. Current versions of
the Remington ACR use a more-or-less standard type of assault rifle trigger as
standard, but Remington offers a drop-in match trigger pack and a two-stage
trigger pack. 5.56mm NATO versions are designed to use M-16 magazines, and
7.62mm Kalashnikov versions to use Kalashnikov magazines, but the primary
magazines are intended to be high-strength polymer magazines with follower
springs designed to allow the magazines to be stored loaded for long periods of
time (called Polymags by Remington).
The stocks and the pistol grip have compartments to allow the stowage of
various small items as well as a cleaning kit. The upper receiver is topped by a
MIL-STD-1913 rail which runs to the end of the handguard, with a flip-up post
front sight post adjustable for windage and elevation.
Though intended for use with optics of various sorts, a conventional rear
sight unit may also be attached to the Remington ACRs MIL-STD-1913 rail.
Another, shorter MIL-STD-1913 rail is located under the handguards, and
even shorter ones are on either side of the front of the handguards.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Neither the Masada nor the Remington ACR exist in the Twilight 2000
timeline.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Masada (10.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.85 kg |
20, 30 |
$582 |
|
Masada (10.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.85 kg |
20, 30 |
$602 |
|
Masada (11.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.89 kg |
20, 30 |
$593 |
|
Masada (11.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.89 kg |
20, 30 |
$613 |
|
Masada (14.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.99 kg |
20, 30 |
$624 |
|
Masada (14.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.99 kg |
20, 30 |
$644 |
|
Masada (16 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.04 kg |
20, 30 |
$639 |
|
Masada (16 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.04 kg |
20, 30 |
$659 |
|
Masada (18 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.11 kg |
20, 30 |
$659 |
|
Masada (18 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.11 kg |
20, 30 |
$679 |
|
Masada (20 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.2 kg |
20, 30 |
$686 |
|
Masada (20 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.2 kg |
20, 30 |
$706 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.01 kg |
20, 30 |
$681 |
|
Masada (10.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.1 kg |
18, 28 |
$740 |
|
Masada (10.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.1 kg |
18, 28 |
$760 |
|
Masada (11.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.14 kg |
18, 28 |
$751 |
|
Masada (11.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.14 kg |
18, 28 |
$771 |
|
Masada (14.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.25 kg |
18, 28 |
$782 |
|
Masada (14.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.25 kg |
18, 28 |
$802 |
|
Masada (16 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.3 kg |
18, 28 |
$797 |
|
Masada (16 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.3 kg |
18, 28 |
$817 |
|
Masada (18 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.38 kg |
18, 28 |
$819 |
|
Masada (18 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.38 kg |
18, 28 |
$839 |
|
Masada (20 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.48 kg |
18, 28 |
$844 |
|
Masada (20 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.48 kg |
18, 28 |
$864 |
|
Masada (10.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.23 kg |
30, 40 |
$830 |
|
Masada (10.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.23 kg |
30, 40 |
$850 |
|
Masada (11.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.27 kg |
30, 40 |
$840 |
|
Masada (11.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.27 kg |
30, 40 |
$860 |
|
Masada (14.5 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.38 kg |
30, 40 |
$871 |
|
Masada (14.5 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.38 kg |
30, 40 |
$891 |
|
Masada (16 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.43 kg |
30, 40 |
$886 |
|
Masada (16 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.43 kg |
30, 40 |
$906 |
|
Masada (18 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.51 kg |
30, 40 |
$908 |
|
Masada (18 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.51 kg |
30, 40 |
$928 |
|
Masada (20 Barrel, Fixed Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.61 kg |
30, 40 |
$933 |
|
Masada (20 Barrel, Folding Stock) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.61 kg |
30, 40 |
$953 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5 Barrel) |
5.45mm Kalashnikov |
2.73 kg |
30, 40 |
$558 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5 Barrel) |
5.45mm Kalashnikov |
2.86 kg |
30, 40 |
$600 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5 Barrel) |
5.45mm Kalashnikov |
2.92 kg |
30, 40 |
$621 |
|
Remington ACR (18 Barrel) |
5.45mm Kalashnikov |
2.97 kg |
30, 40 |
$636 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.96 kg |
20, 30 |
$610 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.11 kg |
20, 30 |
$651 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.17 kg |
20, 30 |
$672 |
|
Remington ACR (18 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.23 kg |
20, 30 |
$687 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.13 kg |
20, 30 |
$681 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.29 kg |
20, 30 |
$732 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.36 kg |
20, 30 |
$744 |
|
Remington ACR (18 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.43 kg |
20, 30 |
$759 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.22 kg |
20, 30 |
$750 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.39 kg |
20, 30 |
$791 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.46 kg |
20, 30 |
$813 |
|
Remington ACR (18 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.52 kg |
20, 30 |
$829 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.34 kg |
30, 40 |
$860 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.51 kg |
30, 40 |
$902 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.58 kg |
30, 40 |
$923 |
|
Remington ACR (18 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.65 kg |
30, 40 |
$939 |
|
Remington ACR Silencer |
N/A |
1.35 kg |
N/A |
$270 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
Masada (10.5, Fixed, 5.56mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
2 |
6 |
20 |
|
Masada (10.5, Folding, 5.56mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
6 |
20 |
|
Masada (11.5, Fixed, 5.56mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
24 |
|
Masada (11.5, Folding, 5.56mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
2 |
6 |
24 |
|
Masada (14.5, Fixed, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
34 |
|
Masada (14.5, Folding, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
34 |
|
Masada (16, Fixed, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
40 |
|
Masada (16, Folding, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
40 |
|
Masada (18, Fixed, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
5 |
47 |
|
Masada (18, Folding, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
5 |
47 |
|
Masada (20, Fixed, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
5 |
57 |
|
Masada (20, Folding, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
5 |
57 |
|
Masada (10.5, Fixed, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4 |
2 |
5 |
28 |
|
Masada (10.5, Folding, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
5 |
28 |
|
Masada (11.5, Fixed, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
2 |
5 |
32 |
|
Masada (11.5, Folding, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
3/5 |
2 |
5 |
32 |
|
Masada (14.5, Fixed, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
46 |
|
Masada (14.5, Folding, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
46 |
|
Masada (16, Fixed, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
53 |
|
Masada (16, Folding, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
53 |
|
Masada (18, Fixed, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
6 |
64 |
|
Masada (18, Folding, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
64 |
|
Masada (20, Fixed, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
8 |
77 |
|
Masada (20, Folding, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
8 |
77 |
|
Masada (10.5, Fixed, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
4 |
2 |
6 |
23 |
|
Masada (10.5, Folding, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
6 |
23 |
|
Masada (11.5, Fixed, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
27 |
|
Masada (11.5, Folding, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
3/5 |
2 |
6 |
27 |
|
Masada (14.5, Fixed, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
8 |
38 |
|
Masada (14.5, Folding, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
8 |
38 |
|
Masada (16, Fixed, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
8 |
44 |
|
Masada (16, Folding, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
8 |
44 |
|
Masada (18, Fixed, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
8 |
53 |
|
Masada (18, Folding, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
8 |
53 |
|
Masada (20, Fixed, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
8 |
62 |
|
Masada (20, Folding, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
8 |
62 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 5.45mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
6 |
23 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 5.45mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
1 |
2 |
17 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 5.45mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
38 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 5.45mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
5/7 |
1 |
2 |
24 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 5.45mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
46 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 5.45mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
6/7 |
1 |
2 |
28 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 5.45mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
52 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 5.45mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
6/8 |
1 |
2 |
31 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 5.56mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
5 |
20 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 5.56mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
1 |
2 |
17 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
34 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 5.56mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
5/7 |
1 |
2 |
24 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
42 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 5.56mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
5/7 |
1 |
2 |
28 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
47 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 5.56mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
6/8 |
2 |
4 |
31 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
6 |
28 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 6.5mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
4 |
20 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
50 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 6.5mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
5/7 |
2 |
4 |
29 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
56 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 6.5mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
6/7 |
2 |
5 |
34 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
64 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 6.5mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
6/8 |
2 |
5 |
37 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
6 |
28 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 6.8mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
4 |
20 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
46 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 6.8mm, Silenced) |
5 |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
5/7 |
2 |
4 |
29 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
56 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 6.8mm, Silenced) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6/7 |
2 |
4 |
34 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 6.8mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
64 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 6.8mm, Silenced) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6/8 |
2 |
5 |
37 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
23 |
|
Remington ACR (10.5, 7.62mm, Silenced) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6/8 |
2 |
5 |
17 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
8 |
38 |
|
Remington ACR (14.5, 7.62mm, Silenced) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
8/9 |
2 |
5 |
24 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
8 |
47 |
|
Remington ACR (16.5, 7.62mm, Silenced) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
9/10 |
2 |
5 |
28 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5/7 |
3 |
8 |
53 |
|
Remington ACR (18, 7.62mm, Silenced) |
4 |
3 |
1-Nil |
9/10 |
2 |
5 |
31 |
Robinson Arms M-96
Notes: The M-96
Expeditionary Rifle is a Stoner 63 assault rifle updated to virtually eliminate
the sensitivity to dirt that the Stoner suffered from.
Robinson Arms made some changes that improved upon the design; first and
foremost of these was a multi-caliber modular magazine well.
This allowed the weapon to be able to use either 5.56mm NATO (with M-16
STANAG magazines) or 7.62mm Kalashnikov (with AK magazines).
The quick-change barrel was another feature that was appreciated, and
both these factors led to steady (though slow) sales for the weapon.
The AK-47 and AKM has, in later years, has been produced with 10-round
and 60-round box magazines and 100-round drums, and the M-96 is able to use
these as well. Civilian versions do
not have the capability for automatic fire, and normally do not have a flash
suppressor (and cost $6 less).
Though based on the Stoner 63 series, the M-96 has been so modified from the
original Stoner weapon that the only part that can be interchanged between the
Stoner 63 series and the M-96 is the stock.
The standard
M-96 can be configured as a standard assault rifle with a 21.5-inch barrel, a
carbine with a 16-inch barrel, or a heavy rifle/light SAW with a top-mounted
magazine and a 24-inch heavy barrel.
(The last configuration is often known as the Bren Gun configuration
due to the top-mounted magazine.)
When the M-96 is configured as a heavy rifle, the receiver is essentially
inverted, and the charging handle is on the right; otherwise, the charging
handle is on the left. The front
and the rear sights are well-protected and adjustable by dials.
The gas operation is also adjustable, primarily to provide the proper gas
levels in the various configurations of the weapon.
The M-96 trigger is two-stage; pulling the trigger about halfway back
produced semiautomatic fire, while fully depressing the trigger allows automatic
fire. MIL-STD-1913 rails are
optional; these rails may be mounted above the receiver, running to a point
halfway down the barrel shroud (except on the heavy rifle, which may only mount
the section of rail above the barrel shroud), or on the handguards at the 3, 6,
and 9-oclock positions.
The M-96 Recon
Carbine was produced in response to the trend towards lighter, shorter assault
rifles with more bells and whistles.
The Recon Carbine has a quick-change barrel for sustained fire, a
MIL-STD-1913 rail on top of the receiver for optics and accessories, two more
such rails on the sides of the forearm, a full muzzle brake instead of a flash
suppressor, and an M-16-style fixed stock.
This weapon also comes in a civilian version, but the muzzle brake
complies with Brady Gun Ban specifications.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon appeared on the scene too late to have widespread
distribution; most that did appear were illegally sold to civilians in the US
(illegal because they were sold with the automatic sear intact and usually with
high-capacity magazines, laws that quickly became superfluous within a year of
the first sales of the M-96).
Merc 2000 Notes:
This weapon became a favorite in the hands of numerous mercenary organizations.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Rifle |
5.56mm NATO |
2.99 kg |
10, 20, 30, 40 |
$622 |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Rifle |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
2.99 kg |
10, 30, 45, 60, 90 |
$871 |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Carbine |
5.56mm NATO |
2.86 kg |
10, 20, 30, 40 |
$565 |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Carbine |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
2.86 kg |
10, 30, 45, 60, 90 |
$813 |
|
M-96 Heavy Rifle |
5.56mm NATO |
3.08 kg |
10, 20, 30, 40 |
$653 |
|
M-96 Heavy Rifle |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.08 kg |
10, 30, 45, 60, 90 |
$903 |
|
M-98 Recon Carbine |
5.56mm NATO |
3.55 kg |
10, 20, 30, 40 |
$612 |
|
M-96 Recon Carbine |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.55 kg |
10, 30, 45, 60, 90 |
$856 |
|
Conversion Kit |
NA |
1.2 kg |
NA |
$218 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Rifle (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
6 |
61 |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Rifle (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
10 |
65 |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Carbine (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
6 |
40 |
|
M-96 Expeditionary Carbine (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5 |
4 |
10 |
44 |
|
M-96 Heavy Rifle (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
6 |
71 |
|
M-96 Heavy Rifle (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
10 |
75 |
|
M-96 Recon Carbine (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
4 |
40 |
|
M-96 Recon Carbine (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
7 |
45 |
Robinson Arms XCR
Notes: The XCR
is a modular assault rifle system designed specifically for the US Armys
Special Forces; its original purpose was to compete in the US SCAR competition;
it was not chosen for that role in any official capacity, but is rumored to be
in use in small number by US special operations troops. The XCR is also
available in a semiautomatic version for civilian and police concerns.
(Versions with barrels of less than 16 inches are not sold to civilians.)
The modular part is in its caliber, which may be easily switched
between its four available chamberings; in its barrels, which may also be easily
switched between up to three different lengths for varying missions; and the
MIL-STD-1913 rails in four positions on the handguard and on top of the
receiver, which allow the mounting of a plethora of accessories and optics.
The muzzle of the barrel may also be equipped with a flash suppressor and
a muzzle brake. The XCR looks basically like what it is a combination of the
M-16s simplicity, the AK series durability, and the Stoners versatility,
along with an advanced gas piston operating system.
To change barrels, all one does is screw out one barrel and then screw in
and lock the new barrel. To change
caliber between 5.56mm NATO and 6.8mm SPC or 6.5mm Grendel, all one changes is
the upper receiver. The stock is a
folding type made from tubular metal, and folds to the right.
The XCR is equipped with a flash suppressor for the barrel, though the
design of the flash suppressor differs with the length of the barrel and the
caliber being fired.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
|
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
XCR (12 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.31 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$544 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$585 |
|
XCR (18.6 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.44 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$587 |
|
XCR (12 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.46 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$589 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.55 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$630 |
|
XCR (18.6 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.59 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$656 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.73 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$656 |
|
XCR (18.6 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.81 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$682 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.88 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$699 |
|
XCR (18.6 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.96 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$725 |
|
XCR (12 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.68 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$683 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.78 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$724 |
|
XCR (12 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.83 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$726 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.93 kg |
5, 10, 28 |
$767 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.92 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$833 |
|
XCR (18.6 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.97 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$860 |
|
XCR (16 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
4.17 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$874 |
|
XCR (18.6 Barrel, Muzzle Brake) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
4.22 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$900 |
|
Caliber/Barrel Kit (5.56mm) |
N/A |
1.75 kg |
N/A |
$373 |
|
Caliber/Barrel Kit (6.5mm) |
N/A |
1.9 kg |
N/A |
$407 |
|
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