The Arsenal SAM5-94 rifle in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO brings Arsenal’s Bulgarian milled-receiver construction to the 5.56 platform, giving AK-pattern shooters access to widely available NATO ammunition. Arsenal Firearms builds the rifle with a 16.3-inch, chrome-lined, hammer-forged barrel and a 1:7 twist rate suited to a full range of 5.56 bullet weights, and the semi-automatic action feeds from a 30-round detachable magazine. The muzzle carries 14x1mm threads for the included removable muzzle brake, and a bayonet lug and scope rail add further versatility. A 3-sided Picatinny handguard on the AR-M5F rail system gives ample mounting space for accessories, and the intermediate-length buttstock keeps the rifle balanced. The rifle carries adjustable sights, sling swivel studs, and weighs 9.45 pounds. Among 5.56-chambered AK rifles, this configuration favors shooters who want Arsenal’s milled-receiver quality with NATO-standard ammunition compatibility.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, giving it broad compatibility with standard AR-pattern ammunition.
• The included magazine holds 30 rounds.
• The barrel measures 16.3 inches, chrome-lined and hammer-forged, with a 1:7 twist rate.
• The receiver is milled, built to Arsenal’s Bulgarian manufacturing standards.
• The muzzle is threaded 14x1mm for the included removable muzzle brake.
• A bayonet lug and scope rail are built into the rifle.
• The handguard is a 3-sided Picatinny design on the AR-M5F rail system.
• The buttstock is an intermediate-length design.
• The sights are adjustable for dialing in a precise zero.
• The rifle includes sling swivel studs for mounting a carry sling.
• Overall length is 38 inches, and unloaded weight is 9.45 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazine capacity does this rifle ship with? A 30-round detachable magazine.

What twist rate does the barrel use? A 1:7 twist, suited to a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.

Does this rifle include a Picatinny handguard? Yes, a 3-sided Picatinny handguard on the AR-M5F rail system provides mounting space for accessories.

Buy the Arsenal SAM5 Rifle, 5.56 NATO

Arsenal’s milled-receiver quality paired with widely available 5.56 NATO ammunition is exactly what this rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.