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 Length921 mm (36.26")
Barrel Length415 mm (16.34")
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity920 m/s (3018 fps)
Muzzle Energy1690 J (1246 ft·lbf)
Effective Range400 m (437 yd)
Maximum Range800 m (875 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist178 mm (7.01")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialStamped Steel
Barrel MaterialChrome Moly Steel
Stock MaterialPolymer
FinishManganese Phosphate

Calibers

Features

Base model

Century-Bft47

Service history

Operators

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).