This entry details the unique XR-86 custom rifle, a 1986 build by Wilfred Ellis. It masterfully combines components from an M60 (flash hider), an M14 (gas system), and an AR-15 (trigger, bolt, locking system). The AR-15 trigger is notably rotated 90 degrees, and its bolt is integrated with the M14 gas system, showcasing advanced gunsmithing.
The Fort Ellis XR-86 is a unique 'Franken rifle' built by Wilfred Ellis in 1986, merging M14, M16, and M60 components. It features an M14 gas system with a short-stroke piston, an AR-15 fire control group rotated 90 degrees, and a repurposed AR-15 trigger as a side-charging handle. Despite its experimental nature, Ellis reported only one minor malfunction in 900 rounds.
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