Alexander Arms AAR17
Notes: This
AR-15 clone is usually found in its signature desert camouflage, though many
other colors and patterns are available.
Alexander Arms basically jumped on the bandwagon of shooters that wanted
to fire less expensive rimfire ammunition, but wanted something more powerful
than .22 Long Rifle or .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire; something that was
actually effective against the larger varmints and small game.
The AAR17 started with a blank slate; it is not a shrunken AR-15, but
designed from the ground up to be a .17 HMR rifle.
The AAR17
features a monolithic MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver and a monolithic
magazine block. The interior parts,
including the bore, chamber, barrel extension, and the parts of the bolt carrier
group, are chromed. Operation is by
blowback instead of gas, like most rimfire rifles.
The handguard is round aluminum with a sling swivel/bipod mount at the
end of the handguard. The 18-inch
barrel is of bull profile and is fluted to save weight and increase the cooling
profile. The stock is a telescoping
M4A1-type stock. The magazines are,
as stated above, monoblock magazines, and are made from tough polymer, with
thick walls and a waffle pattern to save weight.
The magazines are molded as a single unit and have no seams or join
lines. Though generally, Alexander
Arms says that match or two-stage triggers are not useful on the AAR17 due to
the quickness of the action, they will install a Geissele trigger group or an
Alexander Arms special trigger group for those who wish a lighter trigger pull
weight. If these triggers are
installed, the rifle will need a heavier buffer to balance out the action.
Two versions of
the AAR17 are available. The AAR17
Rifle uses a stainless steel, button-rifled barrel with straight flutes and a
muzzle threaded for standard .223/5.56mm muzzle devices, including suppressors.
Spiral fluting is an option, but makes no difference in game terms. (As a
further note, the .17 HMR ammunition can heat up a barrel and chamber fast if
lots of quick shots are fired.) Alexander Arms will deliver the AAR17 with one
of two flash suppressors or compact muzzle brake (no difference to recoil in
game terms). It may have the
aluminum handguard stated above, a carbon fiber handguard of the same design
(all three of which may be mid-length or full-length) or a handguard of
near-same design, but with a MIL-STD-1913 rail (if your AAR17 Rifle has this,
add 1% to the price listed below).
The standard stock is an M4A1-type stock, but a Vltor Enhanced Modstock, Magpul
CTR, or Adaptive Tactical EX Performance stocks are options.
There are a plethora of camo patterns available (21 in all), ranging from
Skulls, Muddy Girl and Kyrptek Nomad to Snow Ghost, Spring Leaf and Tru Woods,
and also the solid colors of Carbon Fiber, OD Green, and Flat Dark Earth.
The AAR17
Tactical is similar, but in addition to the receiver-top MIL-STD-1913 rail, the
rail has been extended about three inches onto the top of the handguard.
The end of the handguard also has about four inches of rail for the
installation of a BUIS or other accessory. The handguard is aluminum and
full-length, with rows of large cooling holes and comes with covers installed on
three sides covering M-LOK slots.
The barrel is spiral-fluted and tipped with a muzzle brake which can be removed
by the shooter, exposing threads compatible with .223/5.56mm muzzle devices,
including a suppressor. (One of two flash suppressors are an option.)
The covers may be in Manticore Snake Skin or FRAG, and KeyMod slots are
an option. Finishes are limited to
Black, OD Green, or Flat Dark Earth.
In all cases,
the AAR17 has free-float handguards.
Some shooters
have noticed that the blowback system of the AAR17 can produce inconsistent
velocities from the .17 HMR ammunition, and this can affect accuracy.
Shooters, gunsmiths, and Alexander Arms themselves have not been able to
figure out this problem. On the
other hand, some shooters have been able to bag game as large as coyotes with
the AAR17.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AAR17 Rifle |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.72 kg |
10 |
$392 |
AAR17 Tactical |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.29 kg |
10 |
$420 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AAR17 Rifle |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
AAR17 Tactical |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
Alexander Arms R175T
Notes: Another
rimfire AR-15 clone, the R175T fires for more powerful .17 Hornady Magnum
Rimfire cartridge. Two versions are
available (actually three, but the first two are virtually identical): Standard
and Monolithic. The design retains
the buffer/spring/tube assembly of the AR-15, allowing for the firing of a wide
variety of loads and bullet weights.
(The buffer unit is heavier than an AR-15 buffer.) It also speeds up
cycling time (not important by Twilight 2000 v2.2 rules).
An unfortunate side effect is that the .17 round has insufficient power
to lock open the bolt after the last shot.
In addition, the R175T is designed specifically work with the installed
hammer -and trigger, and strongly does not recommend replacing the trigger unit.
(If you really want to replace the trigger unit, Alexander Arms
recommends the Alexander Arms TTU or the Geiselle SSA.)
The R175T has an 18-inch heavy fluted barrel tipped by an A1-type flash
suppressor and a six-position sliding stock.
The monolithic
version has a molded in MIL-STD-1913 rail, with the receiver rail and handguard
rail joining to form one rail. The
handguards on this version are of aluminum.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
R175T (Standard) |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
4.22 kg |
10 |
$491 |
R175T (Monolithic) |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
4.68 kg |
10 |
$496 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
R175T (Standard) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
R175T (Monolithic) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
AMAC .22 Carbine
Notes:
This is a semiautomatic rifle patterned after the M2 Carbine. It is
grooved for a scope. Like many such
weapons, the US and European public had a strange fascination with M-1 Carbine
clones after World War 2, and the AMAC .22 Carbine benefited from this.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AMAC .22 Carbine |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.63 kg |
15 |
$235 |
AMAC .22 Carbine |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.63 kg |
15 |
$256 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AMAC .22 Carbine (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
AMAC .22 Carbine (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
AMT Lightning
Notes: The
Lightning was first introduced in 1986 as a .22 Long Rifle military-type
design (patterned after the Ruger 10/22), with a 17.5-inch barrel (tapered or
bull), satin-finish stainless steel metalwork, and a nylon body filled with
fiberglass. The rifle has a
skeletal stock which folds to the right, and is made from tubular metal with a
buttplate that is equipped with a ventilated rubber recoil pad.
Later known as the Lightning 25/22 (for the 25-round magazine it was sold
with at the time and the 22-inch barrel it used), 30-round magazines were later
available, and it could also use the 10-round box magazines of other Lightnings,
as well as a 50-round drum. As with
all Lightning models, it has conventional iron sights as well as being grooved
for a scope mount. This capacity,
and the military looks of the weapon, quickly made it a target of the Brady
Gun Bill and Assault Weapons Ban, and this original version of the Lightning was
discontinued.
In 1986, a
version of the Lightning called the SGH (Small Game Hunting) appeared.
Though it looks like a totally different weapon, it is in fact a
Lightning with a conventional wood stock and a 22 or 24-inch heavy barrel.
It is no longer in production. A Small Game Hunter II version was also
built; this version had a black nylon stock; the buttplate had a recoil pad, and
the buttplate was removable, revealing compartments for an extra magazine, a
cleaning kit, and a small knife.
The barrel was a 22-inch heavy barrel.
1992 brought the Lightning Hunting Rifle, which was essentially a Small
Game Hunter II chambered for the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire round.
The magazine in both cases are internal rotary types.
The Small Game Hunter II and Lightning Hunting Rifle were built until
1996. The Magnum Hunter was
introduced in 1996, and is still being built by Galena; it has a 20, 22, or
24-inch free-floating heavy barrel, and a fiberglass/nylon stock with a
s4.22-2.554
traight comb and no cheekpiece. The
standard magazine is a 5-round internal rotary magazine, but at customer request
a 10-round internal rotary magazine may be installed instead.
Twilight 2000
notes: The Magnum Hunter is an extremely rare weapon in the Twilight 2000
timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Lightning (Tapered Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.72 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$286 |
Lightning (Bull Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.74 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$291 |
Lightning 25/22 (Tapered Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.72 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$333 |
Lightning 25/22 (Bull Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.74 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$339 |
Lightning SGH (22 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.19 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$308 |
Lightning SGH (24 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.27 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$330 |
Lightning SGH (22 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
3.27 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$350 |
Lightning SGH (24 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
3.35 kg |
10, 25, 30, 50 Drum |
$372 |
Lightning SGH II |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.7 kg |
10 Internal |
$319 |
Lightning Hunting |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.78 kg |
10 Internal |
$361 |
Lightning Magnum Hunter (20 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.72 kg |
5 or 10 Internal* |
$340 |
Lightning Magnum Hunter (22 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.81 kg |
5 or 10 Internal* |
$360 |
Lightning Magnum Hunter (24 Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.88 kg |
5 or 10 Internal* |
$382 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Lightning (Tapered) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
37 |
Lightning (Bull) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
Lightning 25/22 (Tapered) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
Lightning 25/22 (Bull) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
Lightning SGH (22, .22 LR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
Lightning SGH (24, .22 LR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
50 |
Lightning SGH (22, .22 Magnum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
61 |
Lightning SGH (24, .22 Magnum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
67 |
Lightning SGH II |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
Lightning Hunting |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
61 |
Lightning Magnum Hunter (20) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
54 |
Lightning Magnum Hunter (22) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
61 |
Lightning Magnum Hunter (24) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
67 |
*If the Lightning Magnum Hunter is equipped with a 10-round magazine, add $1 to
the cost of the rifle.
AR-57
Notes: Produced
by a company called, appropriately enough, AR57, the AR-57 is an AR-15A2 with a
new upper receiver and barrel which allows the weapon to fire the 5.7mm FN
cartridge. Certain parts of the
AR-15A2 (or A3) version (with or without a sliding stock) are required to use
this modification; it will not work on a stock AR-15 or AR-15A1, as it will not
cycle properly, and essentially produces a bolt-action rifle.
The new upper receiver comes in a version with 16.04-inch barrel or
(where legal) an 11-inch-barrel SBR configuration.
Both FNH and AR57 produce proper magazines for use with this
configurations; though aftermarket magazines are produced by ATI and KCI, these
magazines have proven prone to failure in the AR-57 conversion.
The 5.7mm FN round performs quite well in the longer barrels, increasing
range, stopping power and penetration (unfortunately, not measureable in
Twilight 2000 terms), and the resulting conversion is slightly lighter than the
standard AR-15A2 or A3. The AR-57
conversion is primarily sold as an upper receiver set and magazine well
conversion and not as a complete rifle.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 16.04 Barrel) |
5.7mm FN |
2.15 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$425 |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 16.04 Barrel) |
5.7mm FN |
2.15 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$445 |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 11 Barrel) |
5.7mm FN |
1.95 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$372 |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 11 Barrel) |
5.7mm FN |
1.95 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$392 |
AR-57 16.04 Upper |
N/A |
$82 |
N/A |
$204 |
AR-57 11 Upper |
N/A |
$75 |
N/A |
$179 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 16.04) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 16.04, HV) |
SA |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
50 |
AR-57 (Folding Stock, 16.04) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
AR-57 (Folding Stock, 16.04, HV) |
SA |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
Nil |
50 |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 11) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
2 |
Nil |
25 |
AR-57 (Fixed Stock, 11, HV) |
SA |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
4 |
2 |
Nil |
30 |
AR-57 (Folding Stock, 11) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
Nil |
25 |
AR-57 (Folding Stock, 11, HV) |
SA |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
Nil |
30 |
Armalite AR-7 Explorer
Notes:
The AR-7 was originally designed in 1958 (and manufactured from 1959-73)
by Eugene Stoner as a company venture to provide US aircrews with a survival
weapon. The US military asked for
any such weapon, and though they were interested in it for a short time, it was
quickly decided that aircrews already had enough to carry in their small
survival packs, and that the AR-7 was simply too big despite its takedown
configuration and generally small size.
The AR-7 then acquired a niche with hunters and campers as a survival and
self-defense weapon, and has been sold ever since by one company or another,
though Armalite itself did not begin production again until 1999.
The original
AR-7 was quite the interesting weapon.
It was built almost entirely of high-impact plastic and aluminum alloy;
even the barrel was aluminum alloy with a rifled, chromed steel sleeve for the
bore. The receiver and barrel can
be disassembled and inserted entirely within the stock and the watertight
buttplate shut; in this configuration, the AR-7 will easily float, and provides
a very small package for transport (only 16 inches long).
The barrel of this original model was 16 inches; the receiver was quite
compact, and the rifle fed by an 8-round magazine that fit flush with the front
of the receiver. (The Armalite
model is also able to take the higher-capacity magazines that became available
with future versions of the AR-7, though they did not appear until much later.)
The rear sight was a peep-type sight with two flip apertures adjustable
for elevation; the front sight is an unprotected post on a small ramp which is
adjustable for windage. Armalite
also produced a deluxe version of the AR-7 called the AR-7 Custom; this is
essentially the same as the standard AR-7 Explorer, but had the plastic stock
replaced with a hollow walnut stock which is weatherproofed and has a raised
cheekpiece. (The rest of the rifle
could still be stored inside the stock, and reputedly the AR-7 Custom could
still float, though not as well.)
From 1973-90,
the AR-7 was primarily produced by Charter Arms.
(Many shooters say that this is where the quality of the AR-7 began to
suffer heavily; there were lots of complaints of warping barrels, imperfections
in the new aperture sights, and imperfections in the mechanism leading to
frequent jamming.) When Charter
Arms merged with Henry Repeating Arms in 1980, these imperfections disappeared,
since the AR-7 was now being produced by the Henry side of the house.
Henry Repeating Arms completely bought out the AR-7 design in 1997,
calling it the Henry US Survival Rifle.
During the AR-7s ownership of the AR-7, they also produced the Explorer
II pistol version of the AR-7 (detailed elsewhere).
Other than its early imperfections, the Charter Arms AR-7 is identical to
the original plastic-stocked Armalite AR-7 Explorer for game purposes.
From 1990-97, the AR-7 Explorer was also licensed to Survival Arms of
Florida; this version is also identical for game purposes to the AR-7 Explorer.
In 1998, the
AR-7 design was sold to (appropriately enough) to AR-7 Industries of
Connecticut, and then began production by Armalite by Armlite again in 1999.
(Who has the actual license is something I cannot quite figure out at
present; however, as far as I can tell, Armalite is no longer selling the AR-7.)
Though updated to modern standards, the AR-7 produced by AR-7 Industries
is essentially the same as the original AR-7 Explorer for game purposes.
The AR-7
Explorer design was also sold to Israel, also as a pilots survival rifle.
They encountered the same problems as the US military, even after
shortening the barrel to 13.5 inches.
It then morphed into a civilian rifle with barrel lengths of 16 or 13.5
inches, a new (still hollow) stock with a true pistol grip (borrowed from the
FAL), a front sight based on the K-98 Mauser, sling swivels, and standard
drilling and tapping for scope rings.
These versions were later imported in the US by BTC (the Bricklee Trading
Corporation), though the version with the 13.5-inch barrel had to have a
3-inch-long muzzle brake added to the muzzle to comply with US firearms
regulations. The IMI and BTC
16-inch-barrel versions are identical to the Armalite AR-7 Explorer for game
shooting purposes, though there are slight weight and price differences; the
others are detailed below.
Over the years,
various manufacturers have produced aftermarket magazines for the AR-7, with
capacities of 10, 15, 25, 30, and 50 rounds; all are stick-type box magazines.
In addition, a plethora of other aftermarket accessories are also
available for the AR-7, from folding stocks to wooden stocks, composite stocks,
fore-ends of various of materials, and even odd accouterments such as scope
mounts (including mounts like Weaver and MIL-STD-1913 rails) and foregrips.
(In fact, many of the aftermarket accessories designed for the Ruger
10/22 and AMT Lightning rifle are useable by the AR-7.)
Still being produced in its standard form by AR-7 Industries, the AR-7
Explorer will probably be around for a long time.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Armalite AR-7 Explorer |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.13 kg |
8 (But See Above) |
$221 |
Armalite AR-7 Custom |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.19 kg |
8 (But See Above) |
$211 |
IMI AR-7 Explorer (16 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.15 kg |
8 (But See Above) |
$224 |
IMI/BTC AR-7 Explorer (13.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.1 kg |
8 (But See Above) |
$196 |
BTC AR-7 Explorer (13.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.16 kg |
8 (But See Above) |
$246 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AR-7 Explorer |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5* |
2 |
Nil |
33 |
AR-7 Custom |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5* |
2 |
Nil |
33 |
IMI AR-7 Explorer (13.5) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4* |
2 |
Nil |
27 |
BTC AR-7 Explorer (13.5) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5* |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
*In its takedown/stored configuration, the AR-7 has a bulk of 3; but it
cannot be fired in this
configuration!
Bushmaster Carbon-15 9mm Carbine
Notes:
Bushmaster bought out the Carbon-15 Arms Company in late 2004; one of the
products they have produced since then based on the Carbon-15 is a 9mm carbine.
The receiver is very much like a smaller version of that of an AR-15-type
receiver, but of course, built from high-strength composites for both the upper
and lower receivers instead of aluminum alloy (with steel reinforcement where
necessary). The upper receiver is a
flattop-type and has a MIL-STD-1913 rail; this rail comes equipped with a
removable two-aperture flip-type rear sight (adjustable only for windage);
however, the Carbon-15 9mm Carbines close-range aperture is considered by most
experts to be too large, while the long-range aperture is considered to be too
small. Mechanical operation is a bit noisy, and the magazine release is a bit
stiff (a workaround is to push upward while pushing in on the button).
The action, however, is extremely reliable, and the Carbon-15 9mm Carbine
is able to digest most 9mm Parabellum ammunition.
The stock is a collapsible M-4-sype stock, also made mostly of
composites. Magazines are also
composite, but the action, barrel, trigger and guard, and some other parts are
of high-grade steel and generally dark Parkerized.
The composite portions are normally sold in black, but Bushmaster also
makes them in other colors, and will finish the exterior metalwork to match.
There is no forward assist on the Carbon-15 9mm Carbine, and the action
is blowback instead of using gas operation.
The barrel is 16 inches long and tipped with an M-16A2-type flash
suppressor.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Carbon-15 9mm Carbine |
9mm Parabellum |
2.59 kg |
30 |
$301 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Carbon-15 9mm Carbine |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
35 |
Bushmaster A-TACS Predator Rifle
Notes: The
A-TACS is a varmint/small game hunting rifle; as such, it has the same basic
features as most dedicated varminters have, such a fluted bull 20-inch rifle
tipped with a target crown and made from chrome-moly steel.
The base of the rifle is an AR-15, with the entire external finish being
digital camouflage except for the sights and the barrel.
The trigger is two-stage, with a 3.5-pound takeup and a one-pound letoff.
Atop the flattop receiver is a MIL-STD-1913 rail, with buildup blocks for the
front and rear of the primary rail.
The handguards are of extended length, textured, and ventilated with long slots
around the front and rear of the handguards.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
A-TACS Predator |
5.56mm NATO |
3.63 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$616 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
A-TACS Predator |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
59 |
C&S Metall-Werkes Krinker-Plinker
Notes: Despite
the sound of the companys name, C&S Metall-Werkes is a company in St. Charles,
Missouri. They make various
accessories for existing weapons, and one of them is the Krinker-Plinker kit for
the Ruger 10/22, which turns it into a lookalike for the more modern versions of
the AKS-74U. The receiver and
internal parts mostly remain the same as a Ruger 10/22, though the trigger
module is replaced with a full-automatic John Norrell-designed trigger pack.
The exterior is dressed up to look like an AK, with a charging handle on
the right, though the characteristic paddle-type selector lever is absent;
instead, a switch-type selector on the left side near the trigger is used.
The magazine release of the Ruger 10/22 is connected to a magazine
release that is similar to that of an AK, and the furniture (made of polymer) is
virtually identical to the latest iterations of the AK series.
A skeletonized folding stock is used in place of the standard Ruger 10/22
stock. (Many shooters say the stock
is too short, but it can be gotten used to quickly; however, the length of the
stock does affect eye relief for the sights.) The barrel may be of two lengths,
depending upon what licenses and money one has for licensing: an 8.5-inch barrel
tipped with a flash suppressor similar to that of the AKS-74U, and a 16.1-inch
barrel which is usually hidden and strengthened with a faux silencer.
Both are heavy-gauge and match-grade.
The 8.5-inch barrel can also have the flash suppressor removed and
replaced by an actual silencer. The sights are designed to look like those of an
AKS-74U, but in fact operate like those of an AR-15A2.
Atop the receiver is a MIL-STD-1913 rail. The Krinker-Plinker can use any
magazine compatible with a Ruger 10/22, including aftermarket magazines; C&S
sells the kit with 25 round magazines.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Krinker-Plinker (8.5 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.2 kg |
10, 25 |
$169 |
Krinker-Plinker (8.5 Barrel, Silenced) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.42 kg |
10, 25 |
$213 |
Krinker-Plinker (16.1 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.6 kg |
10, 25 |
$249 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Krinker-Plinker (8.5) |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
2 |
17 |
Krinker-Plinker (8.5, Silenced) |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
14 |
Krinker-Plinker (16.1) |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
2 |
34 |
Calico M100
Notes:
A folding-stock civilian carbine, the Calico was introduced in the US in
the late 1980s and gained considerable popularity in the US and Europe. The
Calico is a small, light weapon with an unusual helical-feed magazine which
rests above the rear of the receiver. It is a well-balanced design, which is
easily fired with one hand. It was,
unfortunately, one of the first weapons to fall victim to the Brady Gun Bill,
due to the high-capacity helical magazines.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Brady Gun Bill was never passed in the Twilight 2000 World.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Calico M100 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.91 kg |
50 Helical, 100 Helical |
$241 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Calico M100 |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
3/4 |
1 |
Nil |
33 |
Calico M900S
Notes: This is a
version of the M100 (see above) designed for the 9mm Parabellum cartridge.
It is very similar to that weapon, as well as the assault rifles and
submachineguns based on the same design.
The main difference is the longer barrel (to comply with US firearms
laws), the removal of the automatic fire feature, and those changes necessary to
allow the use of the larger caliber.
The large magazines got it targeted early by the Brady Gun Bill and its
successors. The M900S Carbine is a
shorter-barreled version of the M900S; a pre-ban weapon, it has a shorter barrel
and a flash suppressor.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Calico M900S |
9mm Parabellum |
3.2 kg |
50 Helical, 100 Helical |
$280 |
Calico M900S Carbine |
9mm Parabellum |
2.87 kg |
50 Helical, 100 Helical |
$302 |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
Calico M900S |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Calico M900S Carbine |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
32 |
Charles Daly Field Grade .22 Semiautomatic
Notes: This
weapon actually comes in two versions: The standard Field Grade, with metal
parts made from chrome-molybdenum steel and a blued finish, and the Field Grade
Stainless with metal parts made from stainless steel.
(Both are identical for game purposes.)
These rifles have hardwood stocks and are recoil-operated.
They have dovetail rails for the mounting of telescopic sights, and
backup iron sights which include a folding adjustable leaf rear sight.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Until 1998, this rifle was sold under the Armscor of Philippines name as
the M-2000, and therefore does not exist as such in the Twilight 2000 world.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Field Grade |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.8 kg |
10 |
$258 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Field Grade |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
Clark Gator
Notes: This
AR-15 variant features a prominent Miculek muzzle brake that virtually
eliminates muzzle blast and greatly reduces recoil.
As the Gator was designed for competition, the brake was included to
reduce shot recovery time. The
Gator also has an adjustable gas system; this allows for more flexibility in
ammunition loads to be used. The
top of the receiver has a MIL-STD-1913 rail, while another short rail is located
where the front sight post is normally located on an AR-15.
This allows iron sights to be mounted, but also allows the maximum
flexibility in sight and scope types.
(The Gator does not come with iron sights from the factory.)
The handguard is round and made from light carbon fiber, and allows the
barrel to free-float. (A vented
aluminum handguard is available if the buyer wishes.)
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Gator (20 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.63 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1174 |
Gator (24 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.7 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1216 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Gator (20 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
58 |
Gator (24 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
72 |
CMMG Mk 4
Notes: This is
sold both as a complete rifle and as an upper/bolt carrier combination which can
be placed on any AR-15-type lower.
The upper actually sells better than the complete rifle.
The Mk 4 PDW is
a shorty version of the Mk 4. It has a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver,
which locks into the rail atop the handguard.
The other three positions on the handguard have RKM7 KeyMod slots,
capable of mounting just about any accessory with an adapter (often, these days,
included with the accessory), or even MIL-STD-1913 rails or Weaver rails.
M-Lok slots in place of the KeyMod slots is an option. Between the
rail/KeyMod slots are rows of cooling slots.
The barrel is a short 9 inches, tipped with an A2-type flash suppressor,
and the barrel is made from nitrided 4140 CrMo steel alloy. The upper, lower,
and aluminum handguard is finished in Cerakote in FDE, Burnt Bronze, Midnight
Bronze, Sniper Gray, and Titanium.
The receivers and handguard are made of standard AR-15 7075-T6 aluminum. The
stock is a Magpul MOE in polymer in the same color choices as the metalwork,
adjustable with six positions. The
pistol grip and trigger guard are also Magpul MOE designs.
The Mk 4 RCE has
similar fit and finish and features to the Mk 4 PDW, but uses a 16-inch
medium-taper barrel tipped with a CMMG SV muzzle brake (which is similar in
appearance to the AK-74Ms brake).
The handguards are longer, with an appropriately longer length of MIL-STD-1913
rail and KeyMod or M-LOK slots down the length of the handguard. The RCE has a
Geissele SSA 2-stage match-quality trigger.
Instead of the Magpul MOE stock, the RCE has the very similar, but
lighter Magpul CTR stock. The .22
Nosler version uses an 18-inch barrel instead of a 16-inch barrel.
The Mk 4 3GR was
designed for both the novice and the veteran 3-Gun competitor.
Many features and finishes of the 3GR are the same as the rest of the Mk
4 series, but the 3GR has an 18-inch 416 stainless steel medium profile barrel
tipped with a CMMG SV muzzle brake.
The rifle has a Geissele 2-stage match-quality trigger and is equipped with a
Magpul MOE pistol grip, trigger guard and fixed stock in a club foot design.
The stock has a hollow portion for batteries and tools ranging from a
cleaning kit to quick-fix tools.
The Mk 4 B16 is
designed for both designated marksmen and hunters who need a compact yet
accurate rifle. The barrel is a
16-inch bull-profile stainless steel nitrided barrel tipped with a target crown.
The handguards are RKM11 free-float handguards with rails like the rest
of the series atop and similar handguard-length rows of KeyMod or M-LOK slots.
The stock is an M4-type adjustable stock.
The trigger is identical to a standard military trigger. The Mk 4 B18 is
virtually the same, but it has an 18-inch barrel and the barrel is tipped with a
CMMG SV muzzle brake.
The new Mk 4 S
is similar to the B18, but comes with an 18, 22, or 24-inch barrel, and fires
the new .22 Nosler round. The Mk 4
P is similar, but has a fixed club foot stock.
The Mk 4 V2 is also similar to the Mk 4 P, but has much shorter 14-inch
handguards and has barrels tipped with a target crown.
The Mk 4 HT is
designed for competitions, whether accuracy or tactical competitions like 3-Gun.
The barrel is an 18-inch heavy profile barrel which may be stainless
steel-coated or nitrided on the 5.56mm or .300 versions, and nitrided only on
the .22 LR version. All three are
tipped with a target crown, and made of 4140 CrMo steel alloy.
The stock and pistol grip are M4-type, and the handguards are a short 11
inches. They have a Mil-Spec
trigger. The upper is an M4-type,
while the lower is an AR-15-type; both are made from nitrided 7075-T6 aluminum.
The Mk 4 LE is, as the
name suggests, designed for Law Enforcement use, though it is also available to
civilians. It is made light and handy for maneuvering in CQB environments. It
has a 16.1-inch 4140 CrMo steel alloy barrel which has a military profile and is
tipped with an A2-type flash suppressor.
It has an M-4-type stock, pistol grip, handguards, and front sight, with
a receiver topped by a MIL-STD-1913 rail. It comers with a BUIS for a rear
sight.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Mk 4 PDW |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.4 kg |
25 |
$172 |
Mk 4 PDW |
9mm Parabellum |
2.4 kg |
5, 10, 25, 32, 40 |
$234 |
Mk 4 PDW |
.300 Blackout |
2.4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$699 |
Mk 4 RCE |
5.56mm NATO |
3.04 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$639 |
Mk 4 RCE |
.300 Blackout |
3.04 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$817 |
Mk 4 RCE |
.22 Nosler |
3.14 kg |
10 |
$670 |
Mk 4 3GR |
5.56mm NATO |
3.18 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$635 |
Mk 4 B16 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.27 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$592 |
Mk 4 B18 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.5 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$614 |
Mk 4 S (18 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
2.95 kg |
10 |
$664 |
Mk 4 S (22 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3.31 kg |
10 |
$707 |
Mk 4 S (24 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3.4 kg |
10 |
$729 |
Mk 4 P (18 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3 kg |
10 |
$644 |
Mk 4 P (22 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3.36 kg |
10 |
$687 |
Mk 4 P (24 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3.45 kg |
10 |
$709 |
Mk 4 V2 (18 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
2.9 kg |
10 |
$664 |
Mk 4 V2 (22 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3.26 kg |
10 |
$707 |
Mk 4 V2 (24 Barrel) |
.22 Nosler |
3.35 kg |
10 |
$729 |
Mk 4 HT |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.18 kg |
25 |
$268 |
Mk 4 HT |
5.56mm NATO |
3.18 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$612 |
Mk 4 HT |
.300 Blackout |
3.18 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$788 |
Mk 4 LE |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.81 kg |
25 |
$246 |
Mk 4 LE |
9mm Parabellum |
2.81 kg |
5, 10, 25, 32, 40 |
$309 |
Mk 4 LE |
5.56mm NATO |
2.81 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$594 |
Mk 4 LE |
.300 Blackout |
2.81 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$776 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Mk 4 PDW (.22) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
Nil |
17 |
Mk 4 PDW (9mm) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
Nil |
19 |
Mk 4 PDW (.300) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
3/5 |
3 |
Nil |
19 |
Mk 4 RCE (5.56mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
Nil |
41 |
Mk 4 RCE (.300) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
45 |
Mk 4 RCE (.22 Nosler) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
58 |
Mk 4 3GR |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
47 |
Mk 4 B16 |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
Nil |
42 |
Mk 4 B18 |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
50 |
Mk 4 S (18 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
Nil |
60 |
Mk 4 S (22 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
5/7 |
2 |
Nil |
79 |
Mk 4 S (24 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6/7 |
2 |
Nil |
87 |
Mk 4 P (18 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
60 |
Mk 4 P (22 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
79 |
Mk 4 P (24 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
87 |
Mk 4 V2 (18 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
Nil |
60 |
Mk 4 V2 (22 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
5/7 |
2 |
Nil |
79 |
Mk 4 V2 (24 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6/7 |
2 |
Nil |
87 |
Mk 4 HT (.22 LR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
Mk 4 HT (5.56mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
49 |
Mk 4 HT (.300 Blackout) |
SA |
4 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
Nil |
53 |
Mk 4 LE (.22 LR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
3/4 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
Mk 4 LE (9mm) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Mk 4 LE (5.56mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
41 |
Mk 4 LE (.300) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
Nil |
46 |
Colt Colteer Semiautomatic
Notes: This
semiautomatic rimfire rifle is a very simple design, fed from a tubular magazine
rather than a box magazine. It was
built for about 10 years between the mid-1960s and mid-1970s, and about 25,000
were manufactured. It is about as
simple a semiautomatic rifle as possible.
Two variants were built; the Colteer Courier, with a pistol grip stock
(identical in game terms), and the Colteer Stagecoach, with short 16.5-inch
barrel, and side plates with an engraved stagecoach hold-up scene; about 25,000
of these were also built.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Colteer |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.2 kg |
15 Tubular |
$245 |
Colteer Stagecoach |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.11 kg |
13 Tubular |
$215 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Colteer |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
40 |
Colteer Stagecoach |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
DoubleStar STAR-15 STARCAR/Dissipator
Notes:
This is an arms venture by DoubleStar Corporation.
The STARCAR and Dissipator are basically two of their versions of AR-15A2
rifles. The STARCAR is a basic
semiautomatic version of the M-4 assault rifle; the automatic fire capability
has been removed, the carrying handle replaced by a Picatinny Rail, the bayonet
lug removed, and the flash suppressor replaced by a pepperpot-type muzzle brake
that passes US arms regulations.
The Dissipator is the same, except that it uses full-length AR-15A2 handguards
with the front sight post moved accordingly (so it is almost at the muzzle).
It also normally still has the familiar carrying handle.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Merc 2000 Notes:
The Merc 2000 versions of these weapons are almost identical, but they still
have the standard flash suppressor as an option, as well as the bayonet lug.
In addition, they are normally sold with 20 or 30 round magazines.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
STARCAR |
5.56mm NATO |
3.22 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$630 |
Dissipator |
5.56mm NATO |
3.42 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$630 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
STARCAR |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
Dissipator |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
DoubleStar Supermatch
Notes: Though
specifically designed for target shooters, this rifle would find equal utility
as a sniper rifle or designated marksmans rifle.
The barrel is a bull profile barrel and made from stainless steel, in
addition to being cold forged. The
barrel is tipped by a target crown, and the barrel may be 20 or 24 inches with a
1x8 or 1x10 twist (at the owners option.
The barrel may, at the owners option, be finished with black nitride;
other options include a fluted barrel, a ported barrel, a Timney trigger pack, a
KNC Non-Rotational Hammer Trigger Pin set. and an Ace SOCOM Long Stock
(non-collapsing). Normal caliber is
7.62mm NATO, 6.8mm SPC, and 6.5mm Grendel, and 5.56mm NATO.
The top of the receiver and handguards form a continuous MIL-STD-1913
rail, including the gas block. The
rest of the handguards are round and aluminum.
The stats below
are for the standard rifle, Timney trigger, and the KNC hammer.
A second entry includes a ported barrel.
Both include a collapsible stock.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Supermatch (20 Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
4.42 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1024 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.85 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$737 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.69 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$669 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, Ported) |
7.62mm NATO |
4.42 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1048 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, Ported) |
6.8mm SPC |
3.85 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$762 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, Ported) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.69 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$719 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
4.59 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1097 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel) |
6.8mm SPC |
4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$810 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.84 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$742 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, Ported) |
7.62mm NATO |
4.59 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1122 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, Ported) |
6.8mm SPC |
4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$835 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, Ported) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.84 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$767 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, 7.62mm) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
53 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, 6.8mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
64 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, 6.5mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
64 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, 7.62mm, Ported) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
53 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, 6.8mm, Ported) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
64 |
Supermatch (20 Barrel, 6.5mm, Ported) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
64 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, 7.62mm) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, 6.8mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
Nil |
97 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, 6.5mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/7 |
3 |
Nil |
92 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, 7.62mm, Ported) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
Nil |
87 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, 6.8mm, Ported) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
Nil |
97 |
Supermatch (24 Barrel, 6.5mm, Ported) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/7 |
3 |
Nil |
92 |
DPMS Panther .22LR Series
Notes: These
weapons were designed for a variety of purposes, ranging from inexpensive
training and practice to accurate varmint hunting.
They are all built on the DPMS Panther pattern (an AR-15 clone), and
typically have heavy, match, or bull barrels.
The basic
Panther .22LR has a floating bull barrel and a round aluminum handguard.
It has no iron sights; instead, the upper receiver is topped with a
MIL-STD-1913 rail for the mounting of a telescopic sight or other optics.
It is primarily meant for varmint hunting, and is quite accurate for its
type of rifle.
The Panther
.22LR CMP was designed for those who use AR-15-type weapons to cheaply practice
without the expense of firing mounds of more expensive 5.56mm NATO ammunition.
It is basically a .22 Long Rifle-firing weapon that mimics as much as
possible a competition-type AR-15 rifle (especially the DPMS 5.56mm Panther
series). The .22LR CMP has a heavy
stainless steel match floating barrel and sights made for a .22 Long Rifle round
instead of 5.56mm NATO. The sling
swivel is attached to the float tube instead of the front sight assembly.
The magazines are housed inside a nylon shell and fit instead of a
standard-sized magazine well. The
trigger is match-grade two-stage.
The Panther AP4
Training Rifle is, as the name suggests, designed for inexpensive training for
users of AR-15-type rifles. There
are two variants, the Pre-Ban and Post-Ban versions; the Pre-Ban version is
currently sold only to law-enforcement and military interests and includes an
M-16-style flash suppressor and a telescoping M-4 style stock, as well as a
flat-top receiver with a MIL-STD-1913 rail and a detachable carrying handle.
The Post-Ban version is available to civilians and is virtually identical
to the Pre-Ban version, but has no flash suppressor and the M-4-style stock is
locked at the standard length for an M-16-type stock.
The .22 Bull
Barrel is designed for varmint and small game hunting, it features a
bull-profile barrel of 16, 22, or 24 inches.
There is no flash suppressor, but it does have a target crown. It uses a
blowback operating system instead of gas operation; shooters say that the action
is super smooth. Internally, the action is said to be very much like the Ruger
10/22. The bolt is stainless steel and the rifle is finished in Melonite.
It has what looks like a forward assist, but this is a dummy plug.
The standard AR-15 bolt catch is present and operates normally on the .22
Bull Barrel. The near-standard
charging handle is present and also works like that of an AR-15 (though
internally, charging is very different); the charging handle is a bit shorter
than a standard AR-15 handle. Atop the receiver is a monolithic Picatinny rail.
The stock and pistol grip are standard A2; the handguards are a grooved
aluminum tube with a very short Picatinny rail atop the gas block.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These weapons do not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Panther .22 LR |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.54 kg |
10 |
$232 |
Panther .22 LR CMP |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.95 kg |
10 |
$294 |
Panther AP4 (Pre-Ban) |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.02 kg |
10 |
$241 |
Panther AP4 (Post-Ban) |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.97 kg |
10 |
$220 |
.22 Bull Barrel (16 Barrel) |
|
3.31 kg |
10 |
$225 |
.22 Bull Barrel (22 Barrel) |
|
4.03 kg |
10 |
$288 |
.22 Bull Barrel (24 Barrel) |
|
4.45 kg |
10 |
$308 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Panther .22LR |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Panther .22LR CMP |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
Panther AP4 (Pre-Ban) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
33 |
Panther AP4 (Post-Ban) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
33 |
.22 Bull Barrel (16) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
.22 Bull Barrel (22) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
.22 Bull Barrel (24) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
50 |
DPMS Panther Race Gun
Notes: This is a
version of the Panther .223 designed specifically for competitive target
shooting. It doesnt look much like
a normal Panther rifle, but shares the same lineage.
The Race Gun has a free-floating stainless steel bull barrel a full 24
inches long, fluted with black Teflon in the flutes, inside Hot Rod aluminum
hemispherical handguards and a palm rest.
The pistol grip also has a palm rest, and is ergonomically shaped.
The rifle includes micro-adjustable competition optical sights.
The upper receiver is of polished aluminum, with a low flattop design.
The lower receiver includes an adjustable trigger group.
The stock is a skeletonized type known as Ironstone with brass weights
for that perfect balance. Under the
handguard is a stud for a bipod (not included in the cost of the rifle).
The Race Gun is basically a Panther maxed out for accuracy.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This is a very rare weapon.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Panther Race Gun |
5.56mm NATO |
7.26 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$796 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Panther Race Gun |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
85 |
DSA Predator
Notes: This is a
modernization of the basic FN-FAL design, designed primarily for the civilian
market, but also useful as a battle rifle.
The upper receiver is machined from a solid chunk of 4140 steel, and is
quite strong. The lower receiver is
also machined from a billet of solid metal, this time of 7075 T6
aircraft-quality aluminum. The
barrel is medium-weight match grade barrel made from chrome-molybdenum steel,
fluted on the front third, and tipped with a target crown.
Most of the furniture is of black fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
Sights are standard FAL sights, though the Predator also has a MIL-STD
1913 rail for optics mounting. The
Predator deletes the normal FAL carrying handle; this small deletion strengthens
the receiver and leaves the area clear for large scopes and optics. The Predator
is a little heavy, but this contributes to stability.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Predator (16 Barrel) |
.243 Winchester |
4.08 kg |
5, 10 |
$695 |
Predator (19 Barrel) |
.243 Winchester |
4.22 kg |
5, 10 |
$726 |
Predator (16 Barrel) |
.260 Remington |
4.62 kg |
5, 10 |
$917 |
Predator (19 Barrel) |
.260 Remington |
4.78 kg |
5, 10 |
$948 |
Predator (16 Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
4.94 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$984 |
Predator (19 Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
5.11 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1014 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Predator (16, .243) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
37 |
Predator (19, .243) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
48 |
Predator (16, .260) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
32 |
Predator (19, .260) |
SA |
4 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
Predator (16, 7.62mm) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
44 |
Predator (19, 7.62mm) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
58 |
Excel Arms Accelerator Rifle
Notes: Big
brother to the Accelerator Pistol, this rifle is named for the high-velocity
rimfire cartridges it fires. The
Accelerator Rifle is constructed largely from high-strength 17-4 stainless
steel, with a polymer skeletonized pistol grip stock and an aluminum shroud for
the action that incorporated a Weaver rail in order to mount a large variety of
scopes, sights, and optical accessories.
The Accelerator Rifle uses a firing pin safety as well as a manual safety
switch. The magazines used are the
same as those of the Accelerator Pistol, and if bought from the manufacturer,
the rifle comes with a cable lock.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
MR-17 |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.63 kg |
9 |
$339 |
MR-22 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
3.63 kg |
9 |
$261 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
MR-17 |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
MR-22 |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |