The B&T APC223 Pro Sport 5.56 NATO rifle in black (B&T part no. BT-361659-RIFLE) pairs a 16.5-inch barrel with the fully ambidextrous APC platform. It uses a short stroke piston operating system optimized for suppressor use, regulated by an adjustable gas valve that can be tuned as fouling builds. A hydraulic buffer system reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, and the MBT folding retractable stock keeps the rifle compact for discreet deployment. A ROTEX flash hider and a two-stage trigger complete the setup. It suits range work, home defense and anyone building a suppressed 5.56 rifle.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, the most common rifle cartridge for training and general use.
• Barrel length is 16.5 inches, a full-length rifle barrel on a compact platform.
• Twist rate is 1:7, a rate that handles a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• The operating system is a short stroke piston, an approach that suits suppressor use and keeps the action cleaner.
• The gas valve is adjustable, so it can be tuned as fouling increases or during prolonged suppressor use.
• The stock is the MBT folding retractable stock, which shortens the rifle for transport and storage.
• The muzzle device is the ROTEX flash hider, which controls flash at the muzzle.
• The trigger is a two-stage design, which gives a defined wall before the break.
• Magazine capacity is 30 rounds, and one magazine is included.
• Overall length is 37.4 inches and weight is 7.5 pounds, with an aluminum upper and a polymer lower.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does it hold and is a magazine included? B&T lists a 30-round magazine capacity, and one magazine is included.

Is it piston or direct impingement? It is a short stroke piston rifle, regulated by an adjustable gas valve for use suppressed and as fouling builds.

Are the controls ambidextrous? Yes. B&T lists full ambidextrous controls on the upper and lower receivers, so the rifle works for left- and right-handed shooters.

Buy the B&T APC223 Pro Sport Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 16.5-Inch, Black

The APC platform takes the ambidextrous layout B&T proved in its pistol-caliber guns and applies it to 5.56 with a piston action. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more AR rifles while you are here.