An exciting new rifle, the Kel Tec RFB, is expected to ship the carbine model in December 2008. This rifle has been one of the more
eagerly anticipated firearms in 2008.
A video of the carbine in action is embedded below.
The RFB is a 7.62×51 NATO (.308 Winchester) semi-automatic rifle that will be offered in two models: carbine with a 18″ barrel and target rifle with a 32″ barrel. The “bullpup” design rifle accepts FAL magazines. All controls are ambidextrous and the rifle ejects fired brass forward making this firearm equally shootable for left and right handed shooters.
MSRP on the carbine is set at $1880.
RFB Carbine Features:
- 18″ Chrome lined 7.62 NATO chambered barrel
- Birdcage flash hider included
- Front ejection of cases
- Top Picatinny rail for mounting sights (no sights included)
- Gunsmith replaceable barrel with adjustable headspace
- Click adjustable gas system for various power ammo, or suppressor use
- Accepts FAL metric magazines with straight-in/drop-free magazine well (one magazine included)
- Nylon sling and hardware included
- In-grip storage capability
KelTec RFB Video:
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where can I order one??
Your local dealer should be able to help you. Good luck!
any accuracy data on the “target” model?
No, not yet. I will report when I have some available.
That little bullpup is moving all these guys around, quite a bit. Go with 5.56 and keep your target in your sights. I like the 7.62 round but if you are constantly dealing with kick and focus, you won’t hit anything..especially in a high stress situation.
I agree *some* on the large caliber comment by “bfree”. However, much like the KRISS, the system needs to start small and then downsize. Therefore converting the concept of the RFB to a 5.56 is relatively simple compared to upsizing a 5.56 to a .308.
If I had to shoot this gun all day I’d maybe wish for a 5.56. But for a few shots it isn’t that big of a deal. Besides, Kel-Tec already said they’d be releasing the same gun in 5.56, 6.5, 6.8, and 7.62×29.