Not deterred by now highly restrictive ownership rules in Australia, a new company called Wedgetail Industries has started manufacturing semi-automatic AR-15s for domestic sale. Named after a large Australian bird of prey, the wedgetailed eagle, the company is manufacturing many of the critical components for the AR-15 including, but not limited to:

• Barrel
• Bolt
• Bolt Carrier
• Trigger Group
• Upper Receiver
• & Lower Receiver.

Being that the weapon is already restricted, Wedgetail is offering the weapon in what the US would classify as “short barrel” and standard rifles. The first offerings include a 10.5″, a 14.5″, and 16″ carbine. All weapons are 100% ambidextrous, using an ambi charging handle, Norgon ambi-catch, and a Teal Blue Bravo PDQ style bolt catch/release.

Being manufactured for a highly restricted market with few customers to defray start-up, engineering, and other costs, the Wedgetail is not inexpensive. Retail is set at $5,800+ Australian dollars for the 16″ rifle. Stand-alone uppers are also available.

The targeted market is law enforcement, goverment, and private feral animal control. Generally speaking, there are few others who can own semi-automatic AR-15s due to Australia’s restrictions.

Thanks, Richard!

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Specs on the WT-15 Rifle (Courtesy of Wedgetail): 

WT15 series rifles are designed and made in Australia to the highest uncompromising standards. Built by professionals for professionals. The WT15 is purpose designed with ambidextrous controls and a lifetime warranty. Wedgetail Industries offers full spare parts availability, servicing and support to ensure maximum deployment time.

WT Lower Receiver

     Model– Australian made 7075-T6 lower receiver with integrated trigger guard

     Finish– Hard anodizing (MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2)

     Trigger– Wedgetail Industries single stage cassette trigger

     Extension– Mil-spec 6 position receiver extension

     Sling Plate – BCM Gunfighter™ QD end plate

     Bolt carrier catch – Wedgetail Industries ambidextrous BCG release lever

WT Upper Receiver

     Model– Australian made 7075-T6 upper receiver with extended feed ramps

     Finish– Hard anodizing (MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2)

     Charging Handle– BCM Gunfighter™ ambidextrous charging handle

WT Bolt Carrier Group

    Bolt :Australian made HPT/MPI (high pressure tested, magnetic particle inspected)

    Bolt Carrier : Australian made M type carrier with super slick coating

Handguard

    BCM Gunfighter™ KMR ALPHA 13 KeyMod™ Free Float Handguard

WT Barrel

     Caliber- 5.56/.223 Wylde Chamber

     Length– 16” , Steel 1/8 twist

     Gas Block– Low profile .750

     Muzzle Device– A2 Flash hider, 1/2-28 thread

Furniture

     Stock– Magpul™ CTR stock

     Grip– Magpul™ MOE grip

Optional Accessories

     Magpul™ folding sights

     Magpul™ STR stock

     Magpul™ MOE fixed stock

     30 Rnd. magazine

     ALL FIREARMS ARE BUILT TO ORDER.