Century Arms BFT556
Century Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2023
Overview
The Century Arms BFT556 is the 5.56x45mm NATO chambering of Century's American-made BFT bulged-forged-trunnion AK platform. It mates the AK-100-series style 5.56mm gas system and magazines with the BFT47's hot-forged 4140 trunnion, 1.5mm stamped receiver, chrome-lined barrel, RAK-1 enhanced trigger, and optics-ready side mount, feeding from AK-pattern 5.56 magazines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3493 g (123.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 921 mm (36.26") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 920 m/s (3018 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1690 J (1246 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Manganese Phosphate |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington (parent), SS109
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Bolt Hold Open Safety
- Features: Stamped Receiver, Rotating Bolt, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Chrome Lined Barrel, Ak Pattern Action, Side Optic Rail, Rak-1 Enhanced Trigger, Bulged Front Trunnion, Forged Front Trunnion, 1-5mm Stamped Receiver, Us Palm Grip
Base model
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2023
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,050. SKU RI5042-N. Uses AK-101/AK-74-style 5.56 magazines (not AR-15 magazines).