The IWI Carmel: Initial Thoughts and Observations **Range Report added on post #48**

[Master-G]

i realize this question is off topic, but which camera did you use?

I use a Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000M2

 

[pirate604]

Great write up and pics. Thanks for taking the time to post such a detailed overview.

 

[BLCB]

I am feeling good about my pre-order. Not sure when it is supposed to land but I am excited.

 

[greentips]

I am feeling good about my pre-order. Not sure when it is supposed to land but I am excited.

I actually hope that they don't rush this thing out, and make sure the 18" works as reliable as the 16".

Beyond that, the fact that IWI made 18.5" CHF barrels before for X95/Taovr so it is just a matter of dusting off the program for the setup and cutting the steel bars up.

 

[cptseawolf]

Can't wait

 

[Ungrateful]

Couldn’t ever see myself supporting the Israel “defense” industry with my own money at this point. I’ll sell my noc position if they take another contract honestly

 

[Rankuwa]

Couldn’t ever see myself supporting the Israel “defense” industry with my own money at this point. I’ll sell my noc position if they take another contract honestly

I'll buy an extra one to make up for it, don't worry. Pretty nice to live in a place without armed thugs surrounding our borders, eh?

Looking forward to the OP getting out to the range with this!

 

[Brass balls]

Couldn’t ever see myself supporting the Israel “defense” industry with my own money at this point. I’ll sell my noc position if they take another contract honestly

Enough of that garbage.

 

[Ipscshooters]

^^^^^^^Im scared to click that link

BEWARE

 

[GunsNotPuns]

The price tag is holding me back some, but I have to admit that is nice looking. Thanks for the pictures and write up.

 

[20YearsOfTannerite]

This thing is yuuuuuuuge

 

[IchBinEinSniper]

This thing is yuuuuuuuge
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How little are you guys?

Thanks for the pics and info OP!

 

[Master-G]

Thanks for the break down and high quality pictures

Can someone chime in on lube and oil points for this rifle

I remember seeing a video which I cannot find anymore, theq fellow said "keep this part dry" and "do not oil" this and that "but lube this"............

Im sure its in the instructions booklet though

Here are the lubrication instructions from the manual:

 

[Ipscshooters]

Here are the lubrication instructions from the manual:

That is frigging amazing !

Thank you for posting this

 

[Painkillers]

Here are the lubrication instructions from the manual:

 

[DVX]

I look at photos of this rifle, then look at my little plastic .22 plinker locked in my safe that's been prohibited as a weapon of war designed for the battlefield, and question the timeline I'm living in.

 

[BLCB]

I look at photos of this rifle, then look at my little plastic .22 plinker locked in my safe that's been prohibited as a weapon of war designed for the battlefield, and question the timeline I'm living in.

Don't bother sticking your head out the door. You won't like much of what you see.

 

[DVX]

Don't bother sticking your head out the door. You won't like much of what you see.

You're about a decade late on that...

 

[thegazelle]

I don't have a Carmel on order - my pre-order Makasi drained my account, but your fantastic photos are prompting me to consider a bank loan...lol... For sure I thought those were stock photos until I realized the closeups you did on each section. Would be nice if everyone provided such detailed photos with their reviews. Just wanted to pass along great job...and I'm off to the bank to see how much I can borrow...

 

[themacguy]

I look at photos of this rifle, then look at my little plastic .22 plinker locked in my safe that's been prohibited as a weapon of war designed for the battlefield, and question the timeline I'm living in.

Our leadership who prohibited it as a weapon of war designed for the battlefield have never been to war - let alone been on a battlefield.
However, they do watch Netflix.