Celik Arms .223

Huntsman said:
Nothing special- Firefield Rapid Strike. I used up my Xmas Cabela gift cards and got it for $199 Boxing Day sale. A slight change from the Leupold VX iii.
I’m hoping my hand loads group better than the PMC’s I tried.
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That would be a sharp setup!
 
Bobert1212 said:
I would be very interested to know what you think. Have you ever owned any Tommy after market stuff? I haven’t but I see his stuff mentioned quite a bit.
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I'd pass on the Tommy Enterprises parts until he starts using actual filament instead of resin at least. It looks nice but doesn't hold up to use.

I ordered a stock adapter and railed handguard last year and after like 3 range trips the handguard started cracking at the rail section where it mounted to the receiver and the stock adapter snapped at the pic rail section after a handful of range trips and general handling (nothing excessive or rough). Also the design of the handguard makes it difficult to unscrew the takedown cap, and you have to constantly re-torque quite tight it as it works itself out since there's no detent to lock the cap in the 3d printed handguard.

I don't know if he still prints stuff out of resin but that's the biggest problem IMO, resins compared to regular filament like PLA or Nylon and are terrible for any mechanical/temperature sensitive 3d print parts. Besides the handguard models with the top rail are moot since they wont hold zero well due to the cap working itself loose.
 
FungusAmongus said:
I'd pass on the Tommy Enterprises parts until he starts using actual filament instead of resin at least. It looks nice but doesn't hold up to use.

I ordered a stock adapter and railed handguard last year and after like 3 range trips the handguard started cracking at the rail section where it mounted to the receiver and the stock adapter snapped at the pic rail section after a handful of range trips and general handling (nothing excessive or rough). Also the design of the handguard makes it difficult to unscrew the takedown cap, and you have to constantly re-torque quite tight it as it works itself out since there's no detent to lock the cap in the 3d printed handguard.

I don't know if he still prints stuff out of resin but that's the biggest problem IMO, resins compared to regular filament like PLA or Nylon and are terrible for any mechanical/temperature sensitive 3d print parts. Besides the handguard models with the top rail are moot since they wont hold zero well due to the cap working itself loose.
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That’s a shame but very informative. Thank you. For a rifle that has been sold out, restocked and sold out again, it’s a shame there isn’t more aftermarket furniture for it.
 
Bobert1212 said:
That’s a shame but very informative. Thank you. For a rifle that has been sold out, restocked and sold out again, it’s a shame there isn’t more aftermarket furniture for it.
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Yeah for what its worth if you are looking for a more tactical rifle or dont want to deal with dings in wood furniture, the Celik is probably better to get than the Alcor.

I personally somewhat like my Alcor, the wood on it is quite nice but its a finnicky rifle still. A car beats a bicycle and a bicycle beats walking I suppose.
 
FungusAmongus said:
Yeah for what its worth if you are looking for a more tactical rifle or dont want to deal with dings in wood furniture, the Celik is probably better to get than the Alcor.

I personally somewhat like my Alcor, the wood on it is quite nice but its a finnicky rifle still. A car beats a bicycle and a bicycle beats walking I suppose.
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Hahah. Agreed. Thanks for the feedback.
 
Bobert1212 said:
Just wondering what your impressions have been on the rifle?
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PIA to disassemble. Tight fitment is an understatement. Required a hammer and drift to break the barrel free from the receiver. And again to get it back together.
The heavy duty double-wound spring is a real joy to get back on when assembling.

We need a good video of the disassembly and assembly of the rifle Canada gets in 2026. Not a video for the older push button model from Australia circa 2024/5.

Life has got in the way of getting out shooting yet. Hopefully this Thursday or Friday I'll get out and post results. I've bought a lot more ammo for it.
 
themacguy said:
PIA to disassemble. Tight fitment is an understatement. Required a hammer and drift to break the barrel free from the receiver. And again to get it back together.
The heavy duty double-wound spring is a real joy to get back on when assembling.

We need a good video of the disassembly and assembly of the rifle Canada gets in 2026. Not a video for the older push button model from Australia circa 2024/5.

Life has got in the way of getting out shooting yet. Hopefully this Thursday or Friday I'll get out and post results. I've bought a lot more ammo for it.
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Yeah. I’m mechanically inclined. I can weld, machine, modify cars/ engines… this wasn’t a breeze to get together. I’m currently restoring an old tractor… so I know what a hammer is.

I needed a brass hammer and brass drift. I also had to hold my tongue just right to get the bolt and op-rod to slide in.

We need a good video.
 
Bobert1212 said:
Just . wondering what your impressions have been on the rifle?
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I can give mine. If you are looking for a go fast tactical rifle this is not it. Mags depending on manufacture do not drop free, Mag insertion is not very intuitive either you would have difficulty doing it on the run.. Its ergos are much more like a hunting rifle. As a hunting rifle it is not really that great either it is a bit heavy and it is not very accurate.

The only thing it has going for it is it is the only semi automatic 223 that takes AR mags that the Liberals have not banned, and that in its self is likely worth the admission.
 
JBD said:
I can give mine. If you are looking for a go fast tactical rifle this is not it. Mags depending on manufacture do not drop free, Mag insertion is not very intuitive either you would have difficulty doing it on the run.. Its ergos are much more like a hunting rifle. As a hunting rifle it is not really that great either it is a bit heavy and it is not very accurate.

The only thing it has going for it is it is the only semi automatic 223 that takes AR mags that the Liberals have not banned, and that in its self is likely worth the admission.
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And that right there is the only reason I bought it - the only reason.
If it fires rounds 75 -100 yards downrange, anywhere close to 2 MOA, and is reliable - I'll be happy. I don't hunt.
 
JeffMan said:
Yeah. I’m mechanically inclined. I can weld, machine, modify cars/ engines… this wasn’t a breeze to get together. I’m currently restoring an old tractor… so I know what a hammer is.

I needed a brass hammer and brass drift. I also had to hold my tongue just right to get the bolt and op-rod to slide in.

We need a good video.
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themacguy said:
PIA to disassemble. Tight fitment is an understatement. Required a hammer and drift to break the barrel free from the receiver. And again to get it back together.
The heavy duty double-wound spring is a real joy to get back on when assembling.

We need a good video of the disassembly and assembly of the rifle Canada gets in 2026. Not a video for the older push button model from Australia circa 2024/5.

Life has got in the way of getting out shooting yet. Hopefully this Thursday or Friday I'll get out and post results. I've bought a lot more ammo for it.
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Haha. So that’s what they mean when they say “tight tolerances” in the video? Thanks for the heads up. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on its performance! Thanks.
 
JBD said:
I can give mine. If you are looking for a go fast tactical rifle this is not it. Mags depending on manufacture do not drop free, Mag insertion is not very intuitive either you would have difficulty doing it on the run.. Its ergos are much more like a hunting rifle. As a hunting rifle it is not really that great either it is a bit heavy and it is not very accurate.

The only thing it has going for it is it is the only semi automatic 223 that takes AR mags that the Liberals have not banned, and that in its self is likely worth the admission.
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How did you find the reliability and cycling? I completely agree with what the appeal is. And considering this was manufactured to shoot 556 as well, it edges out the Alcor, which doesn’t.
 
JBD said:
Reliability and cycling is fine with most magazines. It is marked 223 but I only shot 5.56 out of it and it worked fine.
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Great to hear. In researching this I reached out to inquire about the 556 capability even though stamped for 223, they said it was for import purposes to Countries that prohibit 556. But it was manufactured for 556. Thanks for the information.
 
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