Colt 6720: Lightweight AR-15 Review (HD)

Published on December 22, 2014
Duration: 13:14

This expert-level review of the Colt 6720 AR-15 by Mrgunsngear details its lightweight design and performance. The review includes comprehensive accuracy tests with various ammunition types, revealing the Hornady Steel Match achieved the tightest group at 1.25 inches. Key components like the pencil barrel, 7075 T6 aluminum receivers, and full-auto profile BCG are examined, highlighting the rifle's reliability and practical application for carrying.

Quick Summary

The Colt 6720 AR-15, featuring a lightweight pencil profile barrel and 7075 T6 aluminum receivers, demonstrated 100% reliability. Accuracy tests showed a 1.25-inch five-shot group with 75 grain Hornady Steel Match, while other loads produced groups up to 2.5 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:32Colt 6720 Introduction
  2. 01:52Accuracy Test Setup & Ammunition
  3. 02:59Freedom Munitions Accuracy Results
  4. 03:34Lake City M855 Accuracy Results
  5. 04:07Wolf Ammunition Accuracy Results
  6. 04:48Hornady Steel Match Accuracy Results
  7. 05:34Accuracy Measurements Summary
  8. 06:46Barrel and Front Sight Details
  9. 07:58Receivers and Buffer Details
  10. 09:04Bolt Carrier Group Details
  11. 09:36Trigger and Chamber Details
  12. 09:51Colt 6720 Summary and Opinion

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of accuracy can be expected from the Colt 6720 AR-15?

The Colt 6720, with its lightweight pencil barrel, achieved a 1.25-inch five-shot group using 75 grain Hornady Steel Match ammunition. Other tested loads like Freedom Munitions and M855 produced groups between 1.75 and 2.5 inches.

What are the key features of the Colt 6720's barrel and receivers?

The Colt 6720 features a lightweight pencil profile barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, an A2 birdcage flash hider, and a carbine-length gas system. Both upper and lower receivers are constructed from durable 7075 T6 aluminum.

How reliable is the Colt 6720 AR-15?

The Colt 6720 demonstrated 100% reliability during testing. Colt firearms are generally known for their dependability, often prioritizing function and robustness over cosmetic finishes.

What ammunition types were tested with the Colt 6720?

The review tested 55 grain Freedom Munitions, 62 grain M855 (Lake City), 55 grain Wolf steel case, and 75 grain Hornady Steel Match ammunition to evaluate the rifle's accuracy with different loads.

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