Adcor B.E.A.R.

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posted on March 4, 2013
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The AR platform is easily the most popular rifle in the United States, and has been for years. While many offerings vary only cosmetically, a few companies have introduced designs with functional improvements on the nearly 60-year-old system.

One such company is Adcor Defense, and its Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (or B.E.A.R. for short) is a new evolution of Eugene Stoner’s design.

You can get a closer look at the B.E.A.R. in the video below, hosted by Shooting Illustrated's Ed Friedman.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: 5.56x45 mm NATO (.223 Rem.)
Receiver:
7075-T6 forged matte-black aluminum alloy
Barrel:
16.1"
Rifling:
six-groove, 1:7" RH twist
Sights:
none supplied, Picatinny rail for attaching optics
Trigger:
single-stage; 6-lb., 2-oz. pull
Stock:
Magpul MOE six-position collapsing
Overall Length:
323⁄4" (stock fully compressed) to 353⁄4" (stock fully extended)
Weight:
7 lbs., 1 oz.
Accessories:
owner’s manual, one 30-round Magpul magazine
Suggested Retail Price:
$1,849

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