B&T APC308

Brugger & Thomet · Carbine · In Production · 2017

Weight (empty)3900 g (137.6 oz)
Overall Length875 mm (34.45")
Barrel Length363 mm (14.29")
Height235 mm (9.25")
Width67 mm (2.64")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity780 m/s (2559 fps)
Muzzle Energy3000 J (2213 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum

Primary Caliber: .308 Winchester

The B&T APC308 (Advanced Police Carbine 308) is a Swiss-made 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester gas-piston semi-automatic precision carbine and battle rifle developed by Brügger & Thomet. It scales up the proven APC9/APC556 platform to a full-power cartridge, retaining the APC family's fully ambidextrous controls, hydraulic buffer for reduced felt recoil, and folding-telescoping stock with adjustable cheek riser. Variants are offered with 14.3-inch (363 mm), 16-inch (406 mm), and 18-inch (457 mm /...

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Designer: Karl Brügger and Heinrich Thomet (B&T design team)