LWRC Six8-A5 6.8MM 10.5″ 30rd – Tungsten Grey w/ SBA3 Brace – Now Available

Item #—–278530
Style—–LWR-SIX8A5PTG12SBA3
UPC—–850002972986
Condition—–New
Manufacturer—–LWRC International
Model—–Six8-A5
Finish—–Grey
Round Capacity—–30
Caliber—–6.8MM
Action—–Semi-Auto
Barrel Length—–10.5 in

The LWRCI’s Six8-A5 was developed as a part of the Enhanced Rifle Cartridge program intended to address the terminal performance deficiencies associated with the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. As the name implies, the Six8-A5 is chambered in the 6.8x43mm SPC II, a cartridge said to bridge the lethality gap between 5.56 and 7.62 NATO rounds by utilizing a heavier projectile for more energy on impact. One of the problems faced by the 6.8mm cartridge was a lack of reliable magazines, to solve this, LWRCI partnered with Magpul to create a magazine specifically intended for the 6.8mm round, and designed the Six8 family of weapons around said magazine. The magazine itself is reminiscent of the standard P-MAG such as its curved shape and texture, but features a slightly wider body and strengthened walls. Other features of the Six8-A5 have been optimized for use with the 6.8mm cartridge as well. This is evident in the enlarged ejection port, an Advanced Combat bolt calibrated for 6.8mm, and feeding geometry designed around the 6.8mm round’s dimensions.

In addition to its 6.8mm optimizations, the Six8-A5 is equipped with many of the familiar features found on LWRCI’s other weapons. One of the most noticeable is its heavy-profile, cold-hammer forged barrel with a black Nitride treatment, and features a unique spiral fluting. The spiral fluting not only looks good, but also seriously cuts down on weight and provides more surface area to help cool off the barrel faster after multiple shots. Like all of LWRCI’s premium rifles, the Six8-A5 is exceptionally reliable. This can be attributed to the patented LWRCI short-stroke gas piston system, a system renowned for its dependability and ease of maintenance. The Six8-A5 also comes standard with a nickel-boron coated bolt carrier for unmatched resistance to wear and corrosion while also providing permanent lubricity. To enhance the reliability even further, the rifle is equipped with the LWRCI Enhanced Fire Control Group, which utilizes nickel-Teflon coated components for a smooth, crisp trigger pull with a positive reset. In addition to its accuracy and reliability, the Six8-A5 offers a variety of user friendly controls. The safety selector, charging handle, bolt release, and magazine release are all ambidextrous for comfortable shooting with either hand, and an enlarged trigger guard allows for shooting with gloves. Another intuitive aspect of the Six8-A5 is its low profile 2-position adjustable gas block, allowing the rifle to be finely tuned for use with a suppressor.

• Specifically designed for the 6.8x43mm Cartridge
• NiCorr treated, cold-hammer forged barrel with spiral fluting
• LWRCI short-stroke gas piston system
• LWRCI Enhanced Fire Control Group
• Nickel-boron coated bolt carrier
• Fully ambidextrous controls
• Low profile 2-position adjustable gas block

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