Well, I passed my PWT 1 on the C7A2 today on the 25M range. Whoopee! So I thought I'd take what I learned, and see how my TAVOR would do running in the same qualification run.
25 Paces (Hopefully around 25 Meters)
Wearing BEW, Helmet, and Gas mask.
Elcan 3.4 Power Optical sight.
Tavor Gen 2 5.56mm 1/7 Barrel, 18.5 inches
PMags, and a mix of Metal Mags.
Ammo:
reloaded .223 Rem brass with a Hornady 62 Grain FMJ using Higginsons Surplus WC735.
50 grain soft point hanloaded, hitting the plates @ 50m no problem.
55 grain PMC M193 (good)
62 Grain C77 (SS109 type) (better)
62 Grain Belgium original SS109 (best)
I was really happy with the feel of the Tavor in all the PWT1 shooting positions. Prone, Prone gas mask, sitting, kneeling, standing. It was easy to hold, comfortable and very stable in all positions. I have mine set up for lefty fire. Overall it's a 10 out of 10 for me. I'll go back and try this same shoot with the M4 and the HBAR and see if the results are similar.
The CF should start looking into Bullpup rifles for the next Small Arms replacement Project. The TAR21 demonstrates ease of maintenance, simple disassembly, consistent reliability with 50 to 62 grain .223 commerical and military ammunition. Reliability with all of my handloaded ammunition. Adaptable to left handed operation with the swapping out of the bolt and re configuration of ejection port and cocking handle if desired. Piston operated gas system. (Minimal cleaning compared to the direct impingment system of the AR15 type)Compact and efficient reinforced polymer design with an overall length of 27 5\8 inches for Canadian non restricted version. Commonality with NATO STANAG magazines using standard ammunition including M193 and M855\SS109 NATO. I fired a 200 yard 10 round group using M193 55 Gain FMJ and kept them all on a 8.5x11 piece of paper. So a 1/7 Barrel can easily stabilize the lighter bullet. The PMag Gen 3 is just awesome. MIL STD 1913 rails for optical equipment. Chrome lined, hammer forged bore and chamber utilising the standard NATO 1/7 twist rate. Integrated folding BUIS apature rear and tritium front sight post. This rifle is just awesome.
The advertised effective range is 300M. I would say it's probally closer to 400m with the 18.5 inch barrel, but I have not fired it at those ranges yet.
I think the C7/AR is getting dated, and is easily getting surpassed by more modern designs. Don't get me wrong I love my AR's but this TAVOR gives them a run for their money. Anyone who is getting into the "Black Rifles" would be wise to take a look at this non-restricted option before committing to a restricted AR and ATT and having to belong to a gun club to shoot it.
Standards: at 25 Meters
B-GL-382-001/PT-001 Shoot to Live
5 round grouping
1. Prone, Supported. Infantry—25 mm.
2. Prone, Supported. Other Arms and Services (OAS)—38 mm.
3. Sitting (Infantry)—38 mm.
4. Sitting (OAS)—56 mm.
5. Kneeling Supported (Infantry)—38 mm.
6. Kneeling Supported (OAS)—56 mm.
7. Standing (Infantry)—75 mm.
8. Standing (OAS)—100 mm.
My TAV in lefty configuration.
25 Paces (Hopefully around 25 Meters)
Wearing BEW, Helmet, and Gas mask.
Elcan 3.4 Power Optical sight.
Tavor Gen 2 5.56mm 1/7 Barrel, 18.5 inches
PMags, and a mix of Metal Mags.
Ammo:
reloaded .223 Rem brass with a Hornady 62 Grain FMJ using Higginsons Surplus WC735.
50 grain soft point hanloaded, hitting the plates @ 50m no problem.
55 grain PMC M193 (good)
62 Grain C77 (SS109 type) (better)
62 Grain Belgium original SS109 (best)
I was really happy with the feel of the Tavor in all the PWT1 shooting positions. Prone, Prone gas mask, sitting, kneeling, standing. It was easy to hold, comfortable and very stable in all positions. I have mine set up for lefty fire. Overall it's a 10 out of 10 for me. I'll go back and try this same shoot with the M4 and the HBAR and see if the results are similar.
The CF should start looking into Bullpup rifles for the next Small Arms replacement Project. The TAR21 demonstrates ease of maintenance, simple disassembly, consistent reliability with 50 to 62 grain .223 commerical and military ammunition. Reliability with all of my handloaded ammunition. Adaptable to left handed operation with the swapping out of the bolt and re configuration of ejection port and cocking handle if desired. Piston operated gas system. (Minimal cleaning compared to the direct impingment system of the AR15 type)Compact and efficient reinforced polymer design with an overall length of 27 5\8 inches for Canadian non restricted version. Commonality with NATO STANAG magazines using standard ammunition including M193 and M855\SS109 NATO. I fired a 200 yard 10 round group using M193 55 Gain FMJ and kept them all on a 8.5x11 piece of paper. So a 1/7 Barrel can easily stabilize the lighter bullet. The PMag Gen 3 is just awesome. MIL STD 1913 rails for optical equipment. Chrome lined, hammer forged bore and chamber utilising the standard NATO 1/7 twist rate. Integrated folding BUIS apature rear and tritium front sight post. This rifle is just awesome.
The advertised effective range is 300M. I would say it's probally closer to 400m with the 18.5 inch barrel, but I have not fired it at those ranges yet.
I think the C7/AR is getting dated, and is easily getting surpassed by more modern designs. Don't get me wrong I love my AR's but this TAVOR gives them a run for their money. Anyone who is getting into the "Black Rifles" would be wise to take a look at this non-restricted option before committing to a restricted AR and ATT and having to belong to a gun club to shoot it.
Standards: at 25 Meters
B-GL-382-001/PT-001 Shoot to Live
5 round grouping
1. Prone, Supported. Infantry—25 mm.
2. Prone, Supported. Other Arms and Services (OAS)—38 mm.
3. Sitting (Infantry)—38 mm.
4. Sitting (OAS)—56 mm.
5. Kneeling Supported (Infantry)—38 mm.
6. Kneeling Supported (OAS)—56 mm.
7. Standing (Infantry)—75 mm.
8. Standing (OAS)—100 mm.
My TAV in lefty configuration.
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