Zel Custom are just about to put their 3rd generation Tactilite .50 BMG / .416 Barret AR-15 Upper into full production.
The new Gen-3 receiver is CNC-machined from a single piece of steel. It includes an integrated picatinny which is machined into the receiver.
Zel are also working on a quad rail system for the Gen-3 upper (see photo below).
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Wow! Why? Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should…sometimes
Why? Integrated rail machined into the receiver not make mean the rail is as strong as the receiver itself, but it is also much better aligned than a screwed in rail could be. As for a quad rail: bipod, infared devices, huge night vision scope system etc.
The rail should add strength to the receiver too. Added material and stiffness at least.
The concept looks great, except I can’t picture that M4 style collapsible stock soaking up too much recoil.
Ooo! A quad rail? You know, ’cause sometimes having a 50 isn’t cool enough and you have to accessorize. I’m not sure what you’d accessorize it with, but It’s good to know you can.
PVS22 on the quad rail for the win.
Good question about the quad-rail. Here’s why: we wanted a long flat top rail to give the operator more real estate / flexibility, for obvious reasons. Based on user feedback and since it was a nominal extra cost, we added a long rail on the bottom, too. Without the side rails, it just looked weird. Since it wasn’t much more money or trouble to add the side rails, we went ahead and did it, figuring, “why not? It’ll be there if someone wants it”
Steve, thanks for the mention, it’s an honor.
Needs a red-dot.
DUDE i like the idea, but what would put on a AR 50 bmg that would not give away your location, a laser ect? your targets friend could see the dot on his forehead for one and it would not be practical, oh wait i know a lunch box. but seriously guys i like it. this is a great gift for a man who has everything!