Kel Tec SU16F review

[cie]

93, now 94 posts of sweet F A....

are the front sights removable?

Yes they are held in place by two set screws, but otherwise easy to remove.

 

[lone-wolf]

good bye front sight, hello threading.

 

[Drewz]

good bye front sight, hello threading.

I like your thought process.....

 

[LuckyLuc82]

Help me understand why threading will be adventaigous? Other than having a break, or muzzle flash?

 

[P-J]

I picked mine up today and played with it a little.

My impressions are, its a decent lightweight, AR-magged, compact, 223 gun.

Its definetly feels different, but it should, mine came in at exactly 5lbs, 4 ounces with both empty mags.

With my rings and scope it came in at 6 lbs, 4.6 ounces!!! very light!

Accuracy testing was interesting, my handloaded 55 grn V-Max loads proved the best (even over my 69 grn benchrest loads I shoot .25-.5" groups all the time with) I ended up getting a .93", .99" and 1.1" 3-shot groups @ 100 measured yards with them, all in a row for repeatability. Groups with American eagle, S&B, and all my 55 grn fmj sucked.... like 3"+. For some reason it liked the flat base 55 grn V-max with 25.0 grs Varget in the case.

I took the front sight off, and will either figure out a way to thread it, or adapt a flashider on tastefully.

I will add some pics and my short crappy youtube review.

How it came;

packing;

Instructions and sight tool;

The two mags it comes with;

The front sight;

The rear sight;

SU16F with a big mag;

Big mag in Su16 Butt-stock;

Two RRA 10 rd pistol mags in butt-stock;

Factory Mags in butt Stock;

Weight dressed up;

Front sight removed;

My Bushnell 3x9 XLT mounted on LOW rings;

Ready to go party with me 5.5-25 FM scope on it;

My backyard;

SU16F in the sun;

My video (don't laugh! );

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOZwL1F2o4

 

[Deckard]

Open the bipod, if it has one. Bolt view too.

 

[MegaMonkeyChunk]

Looks good. It would look ever better with the AR Kit or "C" model stock attached

 

[skinnadoor]

Hove you been able to find out if adding a flash hider voids the warranty?

 

[homer76]

I picked mine up today and played with it a little.

My impressions are, its a decent lightweight, AR-magged, compact, 223 gun.

Its definetly feels different, but it should, mine came in at exactly 5.4 ounces with both empty mags.

With my rings and scope it came in at 6.43 ounces!!! very light!

Accuracy testing was interesting, my handloaded 55 grn V-Max loads proved the best (even over my 69 grn benchrest loads I shoot .25-.5" groups all the time with) I ended up getting a .93", .99" and 1.1" groups with them, all in a row for repeatability.

I took the front sight off, and will either figure out a way to thread it, or adapt a flashider on tasefully.

I think you meant pounds instead of ounces.

How many rounds in each group?

Thanks for posting a review.

 

[P-J]

Oops. fixed it!

just 3 round groups, I know, I know, I got lazy.

Video should work soon...

 

[lone-wolf]

~1" groups at 100yards??
3shot groups should be fine, how many times you going to shoot more than 3shots in a row while coyote hunting.

Very excited now.

Help me understand why threading will be adventaigous? Other than having a break, or muzzle flash?

Personally I just like the look of a flash hider. Flash hiders, muzzle brakes, and maybe one day, suppressors.

Is there enough exposed barrel for threading ahead of the front sight?

 

[Chuck3436]

Alright, so I'm under the impression that only a few came in on this shipment, as my name was on a pre-order list and never got called yet...

What is the lead time on when the next batch?

OR better yet, anyone have these in stock still?

 

[lone-wolf]

I was emailed, if you provided an email, check your junk mail.

 

[Satain]

105 Post later and we have our first table top review & thank-you P-J for such an in depth review.
This rifle defenatly make me want to own 1 after the review except for the fact that the barrel isn't threaded. Vault if you are reading can the next shipment into Canada stop by Dlask like you did with the RFB's for threading and flash hidder instaltion please.

I picked mine up today and played with it a little.

My impressions are, its a decent lightweight, AR-magged, compact, 223 gun.

Its definetly feels different, but it should, mine came in at exactly 5.4 ounces with both empty mags.

With my rings and scope it came in at 6 lbs, 4.6 ounces!!! very light!

Accuracy testing was interesting, my handloaded 55 grn V-Max loads proved the best (even over my 69 grn benchrest loads I shoot .25-.5" groups all the time with) I ended up getting a .93", .99" and 1.1" 3-shot groups with them, all in a row for repeatability.

I took the front sight off, and will either figure out a way to thread it, or adapt a flashider on tasefully.

I will add some pics and my short crappy youtube review.

How it came;

packing;

Instructions and sight tool;

The two mags it comes with;

The front sight;

The rear sight;

SU16F with a big mag;

Big mag in Su16 Butt-stock;

Two RRA 10 rd pistol mags in butt-stock;

Factory Mags in butt Stock;

Weight dressed up;

Front sight removed;

My Bushnell 3x9 XLT mounted on LOW rings;

Ready to go party with me 5.5-25 FM scope on it;

My backyard;

SU16F in the sun;

My video (don't laugh! );

[youtube]0IOZwL1F2o4[/youtube]

 

[thepress83]

Thanks for posting the review I should have mine shipped out in 1-2 days with any luck and can't wait to try her out.

 

[LuckyLuc82]

P-J amazing review, I wish I was able to do one first but you did an amazing job man!!! I can't wait to get mine!

 

[dimeN]

dude, nice review !!!

5lbs, that would be sweet...

thanks

 

[Hokus Grey]

Very nice review!

This looks like a certified truck gun for all kinds of shooting.

 

[Technology Direct]

Thanks for the review P-J. Mine is inbound with the AR kit and I can't wait.

 

[Zerex]

Great review!
Thanx for posting it up even tho you were sick