This video features a tactical review and testing of the Kel-Tec SU-16C rifle, highlighting its lightweight design, portability, and versatility for various applications including backpacking, patrol, and personal defense. The review details its performance under tough conditions, compares it to the Ruger Mini-14, and discusses its ergonomics, modularity with AR-15 magazines and optics, and operational nuances. The reviewer also touches on reliability after a break-in period and offers minor modification suggestions.
This is Part 3 of Nutnfancy's review of the Kel-Tec SU-16C, a super lightweight and portable rifle lauded for its firepower, accuracy, and reliability. Weighing just 4.7 lbs (5.8 lbs with accessories), it's positioned as a versatile option for backpacking, law enforcement, civilian defense, and aircrew. The SU-16C utilizes AR-15 magazines, features an integrated Picatinny rail for optics, and has good ghost-ring iron sights capable of sub-1" groups at 50 yards. The review covers its break-in period, recommended lubrication, potential minor modifications, hybrid AK/AR operating system, and substantial barrel thickness. The SU-16C is presented as a high-value competitor to the Ruger Mini-14 in the .223 carbine category, praised for its mobility and defensive tactical capabilities.
This is Part 1 of a 3-part review of the Kel-Tec SU-16C, highlighting its "Featherweight Firepower." The reviewer emphasizes its extremely light weight (4.7 lbs unloaded, 5.8 lbs with accessories) and versatile Purpose Of Use (POU) for various applications like backpacking, law enforcement, civilian defense, and aircrew. It competes with the Ruger Mini-14 in the .223 carbine category and accepts AR-15 magazines. The review details its built-in Picatinny rail, ghost-ring iron sights, potential break-in period for reliability, and the importance of lubrication. Ergonomics, stock, and forend (which doubles as a bipod) are praised, along with its hybrid AK/AR operating system and gas piston design. Potential minor drawbacks like sharp edges and magazine release confusion are noted, along with rust issues on front sight cups in some examples. The barrel's substantial thickness and 1/2x28 threaded muzzle are highlighted, enabling the use of AR-15 muzzle devices. Accuracy figures at 50 and 100 yards are provided.
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