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Kel-Tec RFB

IN PRODUCTION
Kel-Tec RFB
Quick Overview
Production
2008 - Present
Overview

The Kel-Tec RFB (Rifle, Forward-ejecting, Bullpup) is an American bullpup semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. Its most innovative feature is the forward ejection system that ejects spent cases out the front of the rifle rather than to the side.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
813mm (32 in) with 24-inch barrel
Barrel Length
610mm (24 in) or 457mm (18 in)
Weight
3.8 kg (8.4 lb) empty 24-inch
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, tilting breechblock — bullpup
Trigger Type
Single-stage, ~3 kg (6.5 lb)
Sights Type
Full-length MIL-STD-1913 rail, no iron sights standard
Magazine Capacity
20 rounds — FAL metric pattern
Additional Information
action
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, tilting breechblock
barrel
610mm (24 in) or 457mm (18 in) — chrome-lined, threaded
layout
Bullpup — 813mm (32 in) overall with 24-inch barrel (compact for .308)
ejection
Forward ejection — spent cases travel above barrel and exit at muzzle
magazine
20 rounds — FAL metric pattern magazines standard
ambidextrous
Truly ambidextrous — forward ejection works equally for left/right-handed

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