After being delayed a few time the Kel-Tec RFB .308 Bullpup is now shipping.
We are happy to confirm that the RFB is in production and shipping to distributors (yes, it’s true!). We are currently shipping small batches, however full-scale production will commence in the coming weeks! On a similar note, we have purchased three (3) new CNC machines specifically for RFB production.
More info on the RFB.
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I really like the design, but Kel-Tec needs to offer more barrel length options. 16 or 32… so, too short or too long for good accuracy. There seems to be some questions rolling around if 32 is actually so long that it no longer increases fps, but rather passes the top of the bell-curve and starts to slow it.
Fox, the current model shipping is the 18″ carbine. The long barrel may slow it down but it is designed for target shooting, not hunting or tactical.
I agree that something in the 22-24″ range would be excellent as well, but I’d definitely grab one of the 18-inchers myself if I had the cash. I’ve read numerous reviews (and AGI’s GunTech mag is doing a thorough test as well) that really praise the trigger and all around comfort of the gun.
The last range report I read showed pretty solid accuracy at a hundred yards, even for a short barrel. I really do hope I can get my hands on a carbine and write my own report someday
barrel length is only one part of the equation when it comes to asking if the bullet will get slowed down while in the barrel. The other part is the loading and pressur levels of the cartridge itself.
32″ is not even close to too long for the standard .308 cartridges out there (it is a high pressure cartridge).
now, if you shoot subsonic ammo, you might have that problem, but the whole point of a 32″ barrel is to shoot special loads that take advantage of the extra barrel length, not to shoot wimpy loads.
There are supposed to be 18″, 24″, 26″, and 32″ barrel lengths available (eventually). 16″ barrel on the RFB would make it an SBR (short barrel rifle) since the overall length would then be too short.
There are 18, 24, 32 barrel lengths. 32″ version comes with a some other stuff like a 6 way adjustable trigger.
This is a really interesting concept. I get why ejecting out the front is needed, with the action back near your body. Only thing is, what if that tube jams? It’s gotta be hard to clear if a split case gets or mud or something gets lodged in there. The videos i see of this thing show the cases trickling out slowly. They don’t look like they’re pushed out with any force. Would that tube fill up and jam the next round if you were firing at an upward angle?
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Is there an MSRP, I plan to get one of these bad boys when I get out of Basic/AIT
If it’s slowing the round back down, then it’s not being optimal to the ballistics of the round, and therefore would be less accurate… wouldn’t you think?
Kel-Tec is putting a lot of money into this rifle. Three new CNC machine is not cheap (yes I know it depends on the model).
The MSRP on the RFB is $1880.
do they make a california leagal 308 keltek ?
This looks very promising. Will you be offering this bullpup configuration in .223 cal. I think most of us in Law Enforcement would love to get one of these critters in that caliber?
Thank You
Joseph, I just write about guns! Kel-Tec is the manufacturer. As far as I know they do not have plans to make it in .223. I suspect they do not want to compete with all of the .223 / 5.56 bullpups on the market.
Well I’ll be definately getting one of these, probably the 24″ barrel. This looks great and for the quality I think 1.8k is a fair price
Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these bad boys!