The IWI Tavor 7 bullpup rifle in 7.62x51mm NATO with a threaded 16.5-inch barrel (brand part no. T7B16) is the 7.62 member of the Tavor family. IWI built it from an impact-modified polymer body around a chrome-lined, cold hammer forged barrel with 5/8×24 threads. The bullpup layout keeps the rifle short at 26.75 inches overall, and the controls are fully ambidextrous. It is a compact battle rifle for shooters who want 7.62x51mm power in a short package.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 7.62x51mm NATO, a full-power cartridge in a very short rifle.
• The barrel is 16.5 inches, chrome lined, cold hammer forged and made of CrMoV steel.
• The barrel has 5/8×24 standard threads for muzzle devices.
• Rate of twist is 1:12 with four grooves, right hand.
• The action is a gas-operated semi-automatic with a short-stroke gas piston and a rotating bolt.
• The gas regulator has four positions, including an OFF position.
• Magazine capacity is 20 rounds, using LR/SR25 pattern magazines.
• The controls are ambidextrous: a 45-degree safety lever, magazine release and bolt catch, with switchable ejection side and charging handle.
• The fore-end is M-LOK and the rifle has MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rails at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions.
• Overall length is 26.75 inches and the rifle weighs 9 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tavor 7 barrel threaded? Yes. IWI lists 5/8×24 standard threads on the 16.5-inch barrel.

What magazines does the Tavor 7 use? It uses LR/SR25 pattern magazines and holds 20 rounds in this configuration.

Is the Tavor 7 ambidextrous? Yes. The safety lever, magazine release and bolt catch are ambidextrous, and the ejection side and charging handle can be switched from side to side.

Buy the IWI Tavor 7 Bullpup Rifle, 7.62x51mm NATO, 16.5-Inch, Threaded

The Tavor 7 trims a full-power rifle down to bullpup size without giving up barrel length. Threaded 5/8×24 for muzzle devices, with a four-position gas regulator and ambidextrous controls. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto rifles while you are here.