RISE RA-315C
RISE Armament · Carbine · Discontinued · 2017
Also known as: RISE Armament RA-315C, RA-315 C-Series, RA-315 S1, Competition RA-315
Overview
The RISE RA-315C (the RA-315 C-Series) was RISE Armament's competition-oriented complete AR-15 in .223 Wylde, a precursor to the Watchman line. It featured a 16-inch 416R stainless steel slim-line barrel, a mid-length direct-impingement gas system, and a milled 7075 aluminum billet 'Ripper' receiver set paired with a premium bolt carrier group. The rifle used a fluted 15-inch RA-902 M-LOK handguard, the RISE RA-535 Advanced-Performance Trigger at a 3.5-pound pull, the RA-701 compensator, and flip-up front and rear sights, all in a fixed-stock configuration. Offered in several color schemes including black, black/red, and black/silver, the RA-315C weighed about 6 pounds 12 ounces with a 32.25-inch overall length and a 30+1 capacity, and shipped with a magazine and a RISE Patriot rifle case. It has since been replaced in RISE's lineup by the Watchman series.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3062 g (108.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 819 mm (32.24") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 16 N (3.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1764 J (1301 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Wylde, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Mid Length Gas System, Free Floating Handguard, Fluted Barrel, Slim Line Barrel, M Lok Rail, Picatinny Rail, Ra 535 Apt Trigger, Rise Ra 701 Compensator, Billet Receivers, Flip Up Sights, Premium Bcg, Ripper Receiver Set, Fixed Stock, Threaded Barrel
Production
Production years: 2017-2023
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Discontinued; superseded by the Watchman line and no longer listed on the RISE site (still found via retailers). Offered in black, black/red, and black/silver. Approx. 6 lb 12 oz, 32.25 in OAL, 30+1. Ships with magazine and Patriot rifle case. No manufacturer product image currently available.
Background
The RA-315 was RISE Armament's first complete competition rifle, putting the company's signature drop-in trigger into a purpose-built billet AR-15 before the Watchman became its flagship.