AXTS Weapons SHOT Show 2015

Published on January 21, 2015
Duration: 3:35

This video introduces the AXTS Mighty 556 rifle, highlighting its ambidextrous controls and modular design. Josh Underwood and Eric Anderson of AXTS Weapons Systems detail features like the right-hand bolt catch and release, the Raptor charging handle, and the Talon safety selector. They emphasize the rifle's accuracy, with sub-MOA and half-MOA groups reported for both 14.5-inch and 10.5-inch barrels, and discuss its heat management system.

Quick Summary

The AXTS Mighty 556 rifle is designed for enhanced control with fully ambidextrous features, including a right-hand bolt catch and release. It boasts impressive accuracy, achieving sub-MOA and half-MOA groups with its 10.5-inch and 14.5-inch barrels, and features a proprietary heat management system for comfortable operation.

Chapters

  1. 00:20Introduction to AXTS Mighty 556
  2. 00:32Ambidextrous Lower Receiver Features
  3. 00:35Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety
  4. 00:41Rail and Upper Design Collaboration
  5. 00:51Eric Anderson's Role and Rifle Dynamics
  6. 01:06Right-Hand Bolt Catch and Release
  7. 01:33Bolt Carrier Group and Barrel Specs
  8. 01:47SilencerCo Muzzle Device Integration
  9. 02:00Accuracy Performance (Sub-MOA & Half-MOA)
  10. 02:18Ambidextrous Safety Configuration
  11. 02:37Heat Management System
  12. 02:56Available Barrel Lengths and Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ambidextrous features of the AXTS Mighty 556 rifle?

The AXTS Mighty 556 rifle features a fully ambidextrous lower receiver, including a right-hand bolt catch and a right-hand bolt release. This design allows shooters to manage the bolt without shifting their firing grip, enhancing control during malfunction drills.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from the AXTS Mighty 556 rifle?

The AXTS Mighty 556 rifle demonstrates impressive accuracy. The 14.5-inch barrel configuration is reported to achieve sub-MOA groups, often within the half-MOA range. Similar accuracy, with half-MOA groups and under 1 MOA, is also achieved with the 10.5-inch barrel.

What are the barrel and gas system specifications for the AXTS Mighty 556?

The AXTS Mighty 556 rifle is equipped with a black nitride bolt carrier group. It features a 10.5-inch SPR barrel with a medium contour design and a carbine-length gas system, originating from a Shilen button blank.

How does the AXTS Mighty 556 manage heat during firing?

AXTS employs a proprietary in-house heat management system for the Mighty 556's rail. This 'secret sauce' allows for firing hundreds of rounds with minimal heat transfer to the rail, making gloves unnecessary and enhancing shooter comfort.

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