EAA Balikli BLK Bolt-Action
European American Armory · Rifle · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Balikli BLK
Overview
The EAA Balikli BLK is a budget-oriented bolt-action rifle introduced to the US market for 2026 by European American Armory. Built by Turkish maker Balikli and styled as an homage to the Remington 700, it pairs a 700-derived action with a Turkish walnut stock, a 20-inch spiral-fluted and threaded barrel (5/8x24), a fluted bolt, an upgraded trigger and a detachable box magazine. It is chambered in .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3118 g (110.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1052 mm (41.42") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3300 J (2434 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as .30-06, 7.62x63mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Remington 700 Derived Action, Spiral Fluted Threaded Barrel, Fluted Bolt, Turkish Walnut Stock, Detachable Magazine, Upgraded Trigger, Optics Ready, Threaded Muzzle 5 8x24
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Imported Turkish budget bolt rifle; production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Balikli is a Turkish manufacturer being introduced to the US market by EAA. The BLK ships optics-ready with a matte black finish. MSRP approximately $669.
Background
European American Armory is best known for importing Tanfoglio CZ-pattern pistols, but for 2026 it brought Turkish maker Balikli's long guns stateside - the BLK is essentially an affordable Remington 700 clone wearing Turkish walnut.