IWI Tavor 7 .308 Bullpup

Published on August 31, 2019
Duration: 22:50

The IWI Tavor 7 in .308 Winchester offers a 'military tough' bullpup design with significant improvements over previous models. Key features include tool-less ambidextrous conversion for the ejection port and charging handle, an improved trigger at ~5 lbs, and a reliable short-stroke gas piston system with adjustable settings. Accuracy testing showed it to be a 1.5-2 MOA rifle with match ammunition, and recoil is noted as very manageable.

Quick Summary

The IWI Tavor 7 .308 bullpup offers significant improvements, including tool-less ambidextrous conversion for ejection and charging, an improved trigger pull around 5 lbs, and a manageable recoil impulse. It's considered a solid 1.5-2 MOA rifle, making it a premier .308 bullpup option.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Market Context
  2. 01:52Magazine Compatibility & Initial Shooting
  3. 03:10Optics & Suppressor Setup
  4. 05:39Field Stripping & Ambidextrous Conversion
  5. 07:01Controls & Internal Mechanics
  6. 10:26Tool-less Ejection Port & Charging Handle Swap
  7. 11:34Barrel & Gas System Specifications
  8. 13:07External Features & Ergonomics
  9. 16:00Accuracy Testing
  10. 18:57Final Assessment & Recoil

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the IWI Tavor 7 ambidextrous?

The IWI Tavor 7 features tool-less conversion for its ejection port and charging handle. Users can easily swap sides by rotating covers and manipulating pins with a bullet tip, making it fully ambidextrous without needing extra parts or tools.

How accurate is the IWI Tavor 7 .308?

Accuracy testing with match-grade ammunition like Federal Gold Medal Match 168-grain showed groups around 1.34 MOA at 100 yards. The reviewer concludes it's a solid 1.5 to 2 MOA rifle, which is good for a .308 bullpup.

What are the key improvements in the IWI Tavor 7 over previous Tavor models?

The Tavor 7 introduces tool-less ambidextrous conversion, a significantly improved trigger pull (~5 lbs), and a more manageable recoil impulse. It also uses a short-stroke gas piston system with adjustable settings, unlike the long-stroke system in the Tavor SAR/X95.

What is the price and barrel information for the IWI Tavor 7?

The IWI Tavor 7 is priced at $1,999.00 and features a 16.5-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel with a 1:12 right-hand twist rate. A 20-inch barrel version is also available.

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