The Century Arms BFT556 rifle in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO with red maple wood furniture (brand part no. RI5042-N) pairs a bulged-trunnion receiver with a scope rail and traditional wood stock, giving AK-pattern shooters access to widely available NATO ammunition. Century Arms builds the rifle with a 16.25-inch barrel and a fast 1-in-7 twist rate suited to 5.56 ballistics, and the semi-automatic action feeds from a 30+1-capacity magazine. Open, adjustable rifle sights back up the built-in scope rail, and the rifle runs a manual safety. Among 5.56-chambered AK rifles, this BFT556 configuration favors shooters who want a distinctive red maple wood finish with NATO-standard ammunition compatibility.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Feeds from a magazine with a 30+1-round capacity.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches, with a 1-in-7 twist rate.
• The receiver has a bulged trunnion for added strength.
• A scope rail is built into the receiver.
• The furniture is red maple wood.
• The sights are open, adjustable rifle sights.
• The safety is a manual safety.
• The action is semi-automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is the wood furniture? Red maple, a distinctive finish on this BFT556 build.

What twist rate does the barrel use? A fast 1-in-7, suited to 5.56 NATO ballistics.

Buy the Century Arms BFT556 Rifle, Red Maple Wood

A distinctive red maple wood finish paired with NATO-standard 5.56 compatibility is exactly what this BFT556 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.