Armscor M1700

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Armscor M1700
TypeRifle
Place of originPhilippines
Production history
ManufacturerArmscor
Specifications
Mass6.5 lb (2.9 kg)[1]
Length40.5 in (103 cm)[1]
Barrel length22 in (56 cm)[1]

Cartridge.17 HMR[1]
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity2,500 ft/s (760 m/s)[2]
Effective firing range325 ft (99 m)[1]
Feed system5-round magazine
SightsFiber-optic front, adjustable rear[1]

The Armscor M1700 is a compact, bolt-action hunting rifle chambered for the .17 HMR cartridge. Originally designed for hunting, like its predecessor the Armscor M1600, it is also used for pest-control. Its light weight (6 lb) and short length (40.5 in) make it a comfortable weapon to shoot up to and beyond 300 feet.[1] It comes in either a blue or stainless steel finish, a wood stock, has a 5-round internal magazine, and a thumb-operated trigger block device for a safety. It comes standard with fiber optics front sights and adjustable rear sights and can be mounted with a scope.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Bolt Action Rifles". Armscor. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  2. ^ McNab, Chris (2007). Sporting Guns: A Guide to the World's Rifles and Shotguns. New York: Macmillan. pp. 109. ISBN 0312368232.