Multi-Caliber Rifle
DRD TACTICAL
PARATUS Weapon System
PARATUS weapon system uses patented quick-change barrel system and internal recoil system which allows for the weapon to be fired with the stock folded. Available in 7.62 Nato and 6.5 Creedmoor. drdtactical@usa.com
SPECIFICATIONS
- Product Name: PARATUS
- Weight: 9.2lbs
- Length: 38in
- Calibers: 7.62 Nato or 6.5 Creedmoor
- Barrel Lengths by Caliber: Both calibers 16in, 18in or 20in
- Action: Semiautomatic
- Rate of Fire: N/A
- Muzzle Velocity: 2750 fps
- Effective Firing Range: 800m to 1000m depending on barrel length
- Feed System: Magazine fed
- Sights: Does not come with any sights
Cadex Defence
CDX-MC KRAKEN
The CDX-MC KRAKEN, is a multi-caliber rifle using an innovative (patent pending) barrel change system. This multi-caliber system features the lowest shift of point of impact between takedown and reassembly of the same barrel on the market. Cadex CDX-MC uses a traditional barrel to action threading system while incorporating a special tool designed to unscrew and torque its barrel from the breech side. cadexinc.com
SPECIFICATIONS
- Product Name: CDX-MC Kraken
- Weight: 15.2lbs / 6877g (without muzzle brake, based on 26in barrel)
- Length: 46.1in / 117.1cm (Folded: 37.2in / 94.49cm)
- Calibers:
6 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47 Lapua, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, .300 Norma Mag, .338 Lapua Mag, .338 Norma Mag - Barrel Length by Caliber:
- 6 Creedmoor: 24in–26in
- .260 Rem: 24in–26in
- 6.5 Creedmoor: 24in–26in
- 6.5×47 Lapua: 24in–26in
- .308 Win: 20in–24in (26in on request)
- .300 Win Mag: 24in–26in
- .300 Norma Mag: 24in–26in
- .338 Lapua Mag: 27in
- .338 Norma Mag: 27in
- Action: 3 lug bolt with 60° bolt throw
- Bolt Action Repeater
- Rate of Fire: N/A
- Muzzle Velocity: ± 2800 fps
- Effective Firing Range: ± 2000 m
- Feed System: Magazine feed
- Sights: Does not come with any sights
Windham Weaponry
RMCS-4 Rifle Kit
Windham Weaponry’s RMCS-4 rifle kit offers four calibers in one AR platform by changing out barrels, magazine wells and, if necessary, the bolt/bolt carrier and magazine. Barrels are chrome-lined for long life (9mm barrel has a Melonite finish). All WW barrels are clearly stamped with appropriate caliber markings. windhamweaponry.com
SPECIFICATIONS
- Product Name: Windham Weaponry Multi-Caliber Rifle System
- Weight: Varies depending on the caliber, average weight is 7.13lbs
- Length: 32.38in with stock closed, 36.13in with stock
- Calibers: 5.56/.223, .300 Blackout, 7.62×39, 9mm
- Barrel Lengths by Caliber: All barrels are 16in
- Action: Gas Impingement System
- Semi or Fully Automatic: Semi
- Rate of Fire: Varies depending on the caliber
- Muzzle Velocity: Varies depending on the caliber
- Effective Firing Range: Varies depending on the caliber
- Feed System: Detachable magazine fed
- Sights: Does not come with any sights
This article first appeared in Small Arms Review V22N9 (November 2018)