This video delves into Aimpoint's sole foray into firearm manufacturing with the PC-80, a PDW prototype developed around 1979. The design featured a short-stroke annular gas piston, rotating bolt, and a symmetrical action operating around the bore's center. Chambered in .221 Remington Fireball and utilizing a pistol grip magazine, the PC-80 was an ambitious project. The company sought a manufacturing partner and market in the US, encountering figures like Bill Ruger and Jeff Cooper, but ultimately discontinued the firearms division due to lack of viable production. The single prototype remains with Aimpoint.
This video focuses on Aimpoint's unique and rarely seen PC-80 firearm, a symmetrical action prototype. The description highlights its historical significance and experimental nature, mentioning the .221 Fireball caliber and its connection to CBJ and PDW development. The content likely delves into the design, history, and potential capabilities of this forgotten weapon.
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