Introducing COLT SP901 MODULAR AR 308/5.56

[imschur]

THE RIFLE FOR ANY HUNT!

Be it prairie dog hunting in Texas, whitetail hunting in Maine or elk hunting in Colorado, the Colt SP901™ is the rifle for the hunt. Chambered in the classic .308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) cartridge, the SP901 is the perfect choice for medium to large sized game animals. Exceptional accuracy is assured by its full floated, 16" chrome lined barrel and one-piece monolithic upper receiver, suitable for mounting your optic of choice. Keeping the varmint hunter in mind, the .308 Winchester upper receiver group can be easily swapped out for any Mil-Spec Colt upper receiver chambered in .223 Rem (5.56x45 NATO). The fact that all operating controls are ambidextrous, including the magazine release, bolt catch and safety, makes for versatility and ease of use. You can depend on the new Colt SP901 to take the shot of your lifetime!

[imschur]

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[Papa]

When will it be available?  Any details on accuracy? 

[imschur]

Not much info. I suspect being a Colt it will be a while before we know anything.

[Tomcat_AL200]

I just preordered one from Tombstone Tactical for under $2000, they should be released early next  month, but probably January. As for accuracy, here are some early numbers I've seen from one of the distributors:

Caliber: 7.62x51 / 5.56x45

Dry Weight: 9.4lbs/7.5lbs

Extended Length: 37.5"/ 35.25"

Collapsed Length: 34.25" / 32"

Barrel Length: 16" / 14.5"

Barrel Type: Forged, HB / Broached, HB

Bore: Chromed, 4 grooves, 1-12" twist, RH / Chromed, 6 Grooves, 1-7" twist, RH

Method of Operation: Gas, Direct System, Locking Bolt / Gas, Direct System, Locking Bolt

Ambidextrous: Yes

Muzzle Velocity: 2770 fps / 2785fps

Effective Range: 700m / 500m

Front Sight: Adjustable Folding Front

Cyclic Rate of Fire: 700-950rpm

Fire Control: Safe-Semi

Upper Receiver: Flat Top, Monolithic Upper Receiver

Safe Maximum Operating Chamber Pressure: 70,000psi / 66,000psi

Accuracy Specification with M118: Sub 2 MOA / Sub 4 MOA

Accuracy Specification with 118LR: Sub 1 MOA / Sub 1.5 MOA