IWI Tavor X95 5.56 16" Review & Shoot

Published on April 17, 2024
Duration: 29:17

This review of the IWI Tavor X95 5.56 16" covers its basic features, including its bullpup configuration, non-reciprocating charging handle, and ambidextrous magazine release. The video details the process of zeroing the factory iron sights at various distances, highlighting their limitations in precision. It also explores the performance with a red dot sight and an LPVO, discussing accuracy and the impact of the trigger pull on shooting.

Quick Summary

The IWI Tavor X95 5.56 rifle features a bullpup design, non-reciprocating charging handle, and accepts AR-15 magazines. While its factory iron sights are limited in precision, the rifle can achieve approximately 1-inch groups at 50 yards with an LPVO, though its trigger has notable creep.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:41Basic Features & Controls
  3. 01:09Factory Flip-Up Sights
  4. 01:30Safety & Magazine Release
  5. 02:06Shooting Experience Goals
  6. 02:41Barrel Twist Rate & Ammunition Choice
  7. 03:08Zeroing at 25 Yards (Iron Sights)
  8. 04:32Comparison Video Teaser
  9. 05:04First Shots with Iron Sights
  10. 06:05Iron Sight Adjustments
  11. 06:23Testing Iron Sights at Distance
  12. 07:20Finalizing Zero at 50 Yards
  13. 08:02Sight Adjustment Precision Notes
  14. 09:03Iron Sight Precision Limitations
  15. 10:17Engaging 100 Yard Gong
  16. 11:23Recoil & Stability Impressions
  17. 12:16Switching to Red Dot Sight
  18. 12:39Red Dot Zeroing at 50 Yards
  19. 13:55Red Dot Shooting at 100 Yards
  20. 15:00Trigger Discussion
  21. 17:00Switching to LPVO
  22. 18:33LPVO Zeroing & Initial Shots
  23. 20:17Printing Groups at 50 Yards (LPVO)
  24. 21:08Group Analysis (LPVO)
  25. 23:09Accuracy Assessment
  26. 26:10Final Thoughts & Comparison Tease
  27. 29:02Outro & Product Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the IWI Tavor X95?

The IWI Tavor X95 is a 5.56mm bullpup rifle featuring a non-reciprocating charging handle, ambidextrous magazine release, and a 1:7 twist rate barrel. It accepts standard AR-15 magazines and comes with factory flip-up sights.

How accurate is the IWI Tavor X95?

With basic 62-grain ammunition and an LPVO, the Tavor X95 achieved groups of approximately 1 to 1.125 inches at 50 yards, suggesting a 2 MOA capability at 100 yards. Accuracy can be affected by the trigger pull.

What are the limitations of the Tavor X95's factory iron sights?

The factory iron sights are considered rudimentary and best suited for backup. They offer limited precision, with adjustments being approximately 2 inches per click at 50 yards, making them less ideal for fine-tuning accuracy.

How does the Tavor X95's trigger compare to an AR-15?

The Tavor X95's trigger is described as having a two-stage pull with significant creep and mush, which the reviewer found less desirable for precision shooting compared to standard milspec AR-15 triggers.

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