Riley Defense RAK308-C
Riley Defense, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2023
Also known as: RAK308-C
Overview
The Riley Defense RAK308-C is a milled-receiver AK rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, built on a mil-spec surplus Yugoslav M77B parts kit with American components for 922r compliance. It features a milled receiver made by TORTORT, a 4150 nitride 19.65-inch barrel (14x1 LH thread), forged and polished bolt and carrier, a three-position adjustable gas system, night-capable adjustable sights, a CNC-machined AKM-pattern scope-mount rail and surplus wood furniture. It weighs about 9.5 lb and measures 39.5 inches in length, feeding from a 20-round steel magazine.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4309 g (152.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1003 mm (39.49") |
| Barrel Length | 499 mm (19.65") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 549 m (600 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Nitride Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Drum Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Selector Safety Lever, Bolt Hold Open
- Features: Milled Steel Receiver, Forged Bolt Carrier, Rotating Bolt, Side Rail Optic Mount, Adjustable Gas System, Built On Surplus Kit
Variants
- Riley Defense RAK308-C-CA — California Compliant
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
RAK308. Milled receiver on Yugo M77B surplus kits; surplus wood shows authentic dings and dents. Effective range about 600 yards. Offered in a CA-compliant build (RAK308-C-CA).
Background
Riley Defense builds AK-pattern rifles entirely in the United States from its facility in Fountain Valley, California - a rarity in a market long dominated by imported and surplus-built Kalashnikovs - using forged trunnions, bolts and carriers and fully heat-treated mil-spec receivers.