Magpul Massoud 7.62x51mm rifle

Posted January 16, 2009 in Rifles, Shooting Accessories by Steve Johnson with 36 Comments
Tags: 7.62x51mm, ACR, Magpul, Masada, Massoud, rifle, rifles

The Massoud is a concept semi-automatic 7.62x51mm rifle by Magpul. It looks like it is s scaled up Magpul/Bushmaster Masada/ACR. The Massoud takes 7.62x51mm PMAGS.

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Remov holding Massoud

Photos Copyright Remigiusz Wilk (REMOV). Used with permission.

It is presumably named after Ahmad Shah Massoud aka. Lion of Panjshir who was a pro-western Afghan who fought the Soviets. He was assassinated by suspected al-Qaeda agents two days before 9/11.

Don’t expect to see this rifle at your local gun dealer anytime soon, if ever.

Steve Johnson

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