3 Rifles in 1: Exploring the Modularity of the APC308

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4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Part 6 of my video series on the B&T APC308 Semi Auto rifle
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I love the firearms community and am thrilled to be able to give back to it by way of producing content for it. I want to both continue my pace of content production as well as improve its quality, all while adding to its diversity (shooting for accuracy videos, destructive target testing, high speed / slow motion, etc).
Appearances aside, I am not just some rich guy with a ton of guns. I had a good job and ideal set of circumstances for a few years that allowed me to invest heavily in building up a sizeable collection. Those circumstances are changing, and now I am turning to the community to help continue to make this channel exciting and successful. Your help and support are greatly appreciated.
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This video is part of a multi-video set featuring the B&T APC308
Special thanks to Wolverine Supplies and Tyson Lobreau for sending me the gun to demo.
Part 1: First Look at the firearm. “Unboxing-ish"
Part 2: Intro to the APC308
Part 3: POV Shooting (FPS style shooting video showing the gun in action, demonstrating the controls and ergonomics of the rifle, as well as any modifications I have done to the gun)
Part 4: Overview of the firearm including design detail, function and features
Part 5: Disassembly and review of key internal features
Part 6: Outfitting your APC308 as a DMR, Combat rifle, and PDW
Part 7: Shooting for Accuracy (coming at a later date)
Part 8+: TBD
Thanks for tuning in! Lots more coming. I would appreciate your subscription as I hope to improve the level of content as the channel grows.
Correction Section:
Hit me up in the comments or send me an email to point out anything I messed up. I will add notes here.
APC308 Technical Specs:
- Calibre: .308 (7.62x51mm)
- Operating: Locked, rotating bolt, gas piston operated
- Modes of fire: Semi auto only
- Magazine Capacity: 5 - 20 (only 5 in Canada due to restrictive magazine limit laws)
- Sights: B&T flip up sights
- Barrel Length: 480mm / 18.9"
- Barrel Twist: 1:12"
- Overall Length min/max: 811-1027mm / 31.9-40.0"
- Weight (with flip up sights and empty mag): 4.8kg / 10.58lbs
- Flash Hider features a Rotax 2A interface
B&T also produces a 13" carbine APC308. It comes in at a reduced weight of 8.6lbs. An APC308 will typically come out of the box with the following: Two 20-round magazines, vertical foregrip, cleaning kit, sling, case, manual. The APC308 is considered Non-Restricted based on barrel length, meaning that with a 18.5"+ barrel it is legal to own with a PAL and can be shot wherever it is legal to discharge firearms. The FAMAE 542 featured at the end is in the same category. The USW and APC223 SBR are both restricteds. The USW, because it is a handgun and therefore automatically restricted, and the APC223 because it has a barrel shorter than 18.5". They both require a RPAL to possess and in addition to being registered in a federal database, have addition storage, transport, sale, and discharge restrictions.
#armandgun #APC308 #gunreview

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@CaptainBroadSword 4 жыл бұрын

Man, this channel is underrated. There are cool guns that you normally don't see on another channel with details. Love the content and keep up the good work!!!

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I am trying. This channel is very new (3 months). I have been working out a style, and I think I have settled into what I am doing now. It has started growing quite quickly as of the last 2 weeks. My goal is to built this into a valuable resource for the community. I appreciate your support along the way!

@CaptainBroadSword 4 жыл бұрын

@@armandgun Well, it already is a valuable resource for gun nuts like us!! Because of the exotic weapons and the style these videos are made of!!

@ericferguson9989 4 жыл бұрын

Thaks for putting B&T on my radar. Now I just have to get my hands on some cash.

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

You and me both man. I am going to have a hard time sending this one back to the distributor. And I already have a whole pile of other B&T stuff on my shortlist. Cash is currently my bottleneck as well.

@edwinro77 3 жыл бұрын

love all the options, great vid as usual!

@alexferrara9287 4 жыл бұрын

Great review man. Can't wait for an accuracy video.

@softailrider4976 Жыл бұрын

Won’t be much of an accuracy test, he slaps the trigger like a drunk driver

@fazerainscat6483 4 жыл бұрын

Man your channel is awesome

@tonychamoun7410 4 жыл бұрын

Found you from Instagram been following you for a while now awesome channel keep up the great work all the way from LEBANON big fan🔥🔥🇱🇧🇱🇧🔥🔥🔥 big ups💯

@bsouza4441 4 жыл бұрын

a short barrel .308 is amazing

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I will do a video series on the 417 12” soon, as well as the xcr-m 9.5”

@bsouza4441 4 жыл бұрын

@@armandgun its a good idea .

@ravissary79 3 жыл бұрын

@@armandgun 9.5 is crazy short with 308, but so convenient.

@anonymouscitizen2732 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful rifle. Very nice.

@SadAres 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable this channel only has 12.1k subs, production quality is nuts

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I'm new to KZfaq. Been on insta for a few years, but I've only been doing videos for about 3 months. The channel seems to be picking up now. Only had 2.5k subs 2 weeks ago.

@shanes2428 4 жыл бұрын

I love the zco scope too, can always count on amazing stuff. Talking about armament tech and elcan, what are your thoughts on the tangent thetas? Keep up the great work man, this channel's going to blow up!

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Shane. The ZCO is incredible. I am very impressed. Regrettably I have not had a chance to test out a TT yet. I have heard from reputable sources though that they are still one of the very best, along with ZCO and Hensoldt. TT is stated to still have the best overall turrets, but comes in at a higher price point than the ZCO.

@shanes2428 4 жыл бұрын

@@armandgun awesome thanks, yeah at that point returns are definitely diminishing. Thanks for the info, have a great weekend.

@harleyreed3232 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, could you do a video kind of explaining Canadian gun laws, like short barred rifle laws, 40mm and gun buying process. I live in the states and I’m kind of curious to compare

@shawnwillis7561 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious what you think about the cz bren 2ms guns. I got a 14 inch 7.62×39 that ive turned into a rifle by welding my yhm resonator mount to the end for over all length requirements. Luckily I havent had any of the problems other people have had with the gas system. I had a firing pin break that I'm waiting for them to replace, but besides that I love it. So easy to bump fire from the shoulder for shits and giggles.

@alexferrara9287 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly brother, the APC 223 doesn't remind me of an old H&K nearly as much as a FN SCAR. A WAAAAAY MORE attractive SCAR, that is lol. Seriously though, if you don't have one to compare with, look up a picture of both and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. The SCAR looks a little more like a squared off M4/AR-15 at the end of the day though. The APC doesn't look so much like a M4/AR-15 and seem's to look like a different design altogether (despite similarities between the SCAR). To me, the APC .308 looks like a proper "new gen" combat rifle mixed with a little sniper. It's so tanky in appearance that it looks like it can shoot a 338 Lapua or 50 bmg haha.

@201hastings Жыл бұрын

You can replace those arms levers with the V2 which work a lot better by the way.

@mbmurphy777 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is a little off topic but I need some advice. If you had to choose a home PDW, would you go with a USW or a TP9 or an APC9? I do want something compact that suppresses well. I also thought about an APC in 45.

@Braindoner101 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever get your hands on an APR in 308, 338, or the 308SD variant, please do a video and a shooting video. I can not find any shooting videos and I swear I’m about to spend my Mac 11/9 money on one with a suppressor.

@A2Kaid 2 жыл бұрын

Bro the guns are beautiful and serious. However, I think you can find accessories that aesthetically suit the APC better. For example, the cylindrical red dot doesn't aesthetically blend or sit flushed with the rectangular/blocky shape of the firearm.

@SM-em9oo Жыл бұрын

I've seen both folding stocks come with the rifles, does it mean one is an older Gen ? Just curious because I'm looking into buying one in a hard case with the triangle stock. Thanks

@adamdee3726 3 жыл бұрын

I desperately want to mount a magpul PRs stock on the APC308. If you hear of any options please pass it on

@rufuscollis303 4 жыл бұрын

Great collection. Watching from the UK, its practically impossible to get anything like this, so very annoying. Even handguns are banned. Can you buy Canadian citizenship these days???

@boxyyy7329 2 жыл бұрын

No need anymore

@nyogtheeldritchgentleman 2 жыл бұрын

14:38 Sort of a late question. Has anyone tried taking the nonreciprocating charging handle of the Pro and add it to the 223 or 308?

@ericferguson9989 4 жыл бұрын

Garrand Thumb wants to know where you get your plaid shirts. (Just as I typed it out, you referenced him - odd)

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, only his smooth sultry voice. I pick it up from all over the place. Like guns, you can never have enough plaid.

@philipwilkin2667 4 жыл бұрын

Would love a coop project with Garand Thumb bro. :)

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

That would be pretty sweet. #armandthumb

@SkintSNIPER262 4 жыл бұрын

The quality is undoubtedly there, but I'm curious how well these hold up to abuse and reliability tests. I'm trying to choose a 308 DMR. This, G28 or L129A1

@armandgun 4 жыл бұрын

I'll keep shooting the APC and provide updates for as long as I have one. The G28 is a tank, but it's a little overweight. The USA selected it after it went on a diet and became the CSASS M110A1. The L129A1 also needed a diet. LMT now produces it with a mloc upper that I am currently eyeing up. It does have a solid barrel change system. I had a L129A1 briefly and did a little content on it. Just never posted it. I might do that pretty soon here though. So far I have been the most impressed with this APC. Just needs a non reciprocating action. You might want to look into the XCR-M as well.

@SkintSNIPER262 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the weight of the G28 is mainly why I'm looking into the other two. Plus the APC has NR status. I look forward to future updates!

@La-di 4 жыл бұрын

Arm&Gun what jp buffer weight are you using on your lvoa?

@ravissary79 3 жыл бұрын

Is the barrel easy to change? Something like this in a 12" with a quick change but solid lockup barrel, and paired with a good brace that's legal in the USA, like the PDW style... that seems like it'd be a great option.

@armandgun 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t changed this one yet myself. I don’t expect it’s too difficult. What you’re describing though is the ACR, which are pretty awesome guns. You do gain some weight with a proper quick change system, but Dana at Templar Precision can help you out with ACR kit. I just got stuff in from him and will be redoing my ACR

@ravissary79 3 жыл бұрын

@@armandgun there's a large platform ACR?

@armandgun 3 жыл бұрын

@@ravissary79 Technically yes, it's the Fox 42 made by KRG, but I don't believe it's been released commercially yet.

@ravissary79 3 жыл бұрын

@@armandgun huh, cool. Personally I'd be VERY happy with a beretta ARX 200, true... no nonreciprocating charging handle, but light weight, quick change barrel and very smart/ robust use of polymer. But the ACR is a more attractive design, to be sure.

@jakerivers2003 2 ай бұрын

scope mount for the zco?

@rdk2086 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know of a hand guard to extend the rail to cover barrel and have more mounting space for lights and lasers etc

@jeangloor6624 2 жыл бұрын

dans moins d un mois un en direct de brugger en 308 merci pour ta video suisse made is the best

@sherlock9397 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel most gun KZfaqrs are from America it’s nice to see someone who isn’t America for a change, also how do you get a gun license in Canada because I was planning on moving there from the United Kingdom and i would love to own guns, how would I go about getting a gun license and owning guns in Canada

@AlCiampa 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase the adapter to mount an ACR buttstock? I’m in the States. Thanks.

@armandgun 3 жыл бұрын

Haha Defense

@dangerousfreedom4965 4 жыл бұрын

Post the link to the shooting vid

@arnold-moger 3 жыл бұрын

So the stock is marginally more modular than a standard AR-15, how does this justify the insane $3k+ price tag?? Why not build your own 308? Or buy a POF 308?

@39mdg92 2 жыл бұрын

not havin a buffer tube is totally worth that price upgrade, not to mention most AR are not built to this standard

@iamcondescending Жыл бұрын

If only these things weren't six fucking grand...

@toomuchdamnyogurt5449 3 жыл бұрын

modular guns are just adult legos

@milkman.8389 4 жыл бұрын

b&t should hire u for marketing and testing i used to hate b&t like really hate it (except ghm9 bc of the little mouse the put on the gun :)) now bc of u i want b&t guns and im afraid to tell people that i want b&t now...