Videos tagged with Project Hunter

This guide details the installation of the Daniel Defense X1's unique barrel mounting system and thermal signature reduction features. The rifle, developed for British Special Forces, utilizes a four-screw interface for enhanced rigidity and a carbon fiber barrel sleeve with a shielded suppressor brake to mitigate thermal output. The presentation by a Daniel Defense manufacturer representative highlights advanced technical aspects of the rifle's design.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Knight's Armament KS-1 and KS-3 rifles, recently adopted by the British Ministry of Defence. Instructor Garand Thumb, with extensive special operations experience, details the rifles' technical specifications, performance on the range, and innovative design features. The review highlights the rifles' superior gas management, barrel longevity, and the advanced E3.2 bolt system, offering insights into why these high-tier American platforms were chosen over competitors in the UK's 'Project Hunter' trials.

This guide details the assembly of a Knights Armament KS-3 contract loadout, featuring high-end optics like the Vortex Razor 1-10x and Aimpoint ACRO, alongside the KAC MCQ-PRT suppressor. It covers the installation of these components and highlights the rifle's proprietary E3.2 bolt system and ambidextrous controls, drawing on insights from a knowledgeable firearms instructor.

This review of the Knight's Armament KS-1 AR-15, presented by James Reeves of TFB TV, offers an analytical yet appreciative look at a top-tier firearm developed for a UK military contract. The KS-1 features a 13.7-inch barrel, a 3D-printed Inconel MCQ suppressor, and the new URX 6 handguard. While acknowledging its exceptional performance, soft recoil, and reliability, the review critically examines whether its high price point ($3,000-$3,500) is justified by marginal gains over more accessible high-end AR platforms.

This guide details the operation of the HK416 A5's ambidextrous controls and its adjustable gas system, as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers manipulating the fire selector, magazine release, and bolt catch, along with adjusting the gas regulator for suppressed or unsuppressed use. The information is presented with a focus on practical application and understanding the rifle's advanced features.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.