Videos tagged with AKB-23

The Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 is a bullpup conversion kit for the Brownells BRN-180, designed to replicate the feel and ergonomics of the British SA80/L85 rifle. Utilizing the AR-180's mechanical lineage, the kit offers an affordable way to experience the bullpup platform. It features a milled aluminum lower and 3D-printed furniture, with assembly requiring integration of the BRN-180 upper. Performance is noted as reliable, providing an authentic handling experience.

The Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 is a bullpup conversion kit for the Brownells BRN-180, designed to emulate the British L85/SA80. It features a milled aluminum lower with an AR-15 fire control group, connected via a trigger transfer bar. The 3D-printed furniture mimics the L85's ergonomics, and range testing confirms it captures the rifle's feel and accepts SA80 magazines.

This video explores the AKB-23 conversion kit, allowing an AR-15 platform to mimic the British L85 bullpup rifle. It highlights the use of a Brownells BRN-180 upper receiver and custom polymer furniture, achieving approximately 90% aesthetic accuracy to the original design. The content includes a live-fire demonstration, showcasing the rifle's performance and the polarizing nature of bullpup firearms.

SHOT Show 2025 delivered impressive long gun releases, including the Beretta A300 Chisel shotgun with adjustable ergonomics and the military-contract Mossberg 590R/RM featuring a rotating safety. Notable prototypes included the suppressed BSD VSS Vintorez and the compact B&T APC300K. The AKB-23 bullpup offers SA80 aesthetics with modern modularity, while the Daewoo K2 returns to the US market, blending M16 accuracy with AK reliability.

The AKB-23 is a new bullpup lower receiver designed for AR-15 based bufferless uppers, aiming to replicate the SA80/L85 form factor. It's constructed from billet aluminum, priced around $800, and compatible with uppers like the Brownells BRN-180, PSA Jackl, and FM-15. Testing indicates good reliability, with production underway.