Cobalt Kinetics Evolve
Cobalt Kinetics · Rifle · Discontinued · 2016
Overview
The Evolve was Cobalt Kinetics' flagship technology showcase, built around a Proof Research carbon-fiber-wrapped 16" .223 Wylde barrel and the Cobalt Advantage Reload System (C.A.R.S.). C.A.R.S. automatically drops an empty magazine as the last round chambers and sends the bolt home when a fresh magazine is inserted, paired with fully ambidextrous controls, a billet pistol grip, an AR Gold trigger, and a butterfly-cut muzzle brake.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, .223 Remington, .223 Wylde, 5.56x45mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Billet Receiver, Free Floating Handguard, M Lok Attachment, Ambidextrous Charging Handle, Ambidextrous Safety, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Carbon Fiber Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Auto Bolt Release, Auto Mag Drop
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Introduced 2016. 16" Proof Research carbon-fiber barrel, .223 Wylde, AR Gold trigger, C.A.R.S. auto-reload system, butterfly-cut muzzle brake. Weight approx 7 lb (~3200 g) with carbon-fiber barrel. Discontinued.
Background
The Evolve's Cobalt Advantage Reload System drops the empty mag and chambers a fresh round automatically - a mechanical party trick that made it the brand's headline gun at the 2016 NRA show.