NRA Gun of the Week: CMMG MkW-15 XBE Anvil Rifle

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Channel: NRApubs · 2017 · Sports

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September 13, 2004 marked a day of inception for many engineers throughout the gun community—the 10-year ban on “America’s Rifle” signed by former President Bill Clinton expired, paving the way for future firearm innovation in America. CMMG Inc. is known by many for 22 Long Rifle AR-conversion kits and its Mutant rifle—a 7.62x39 mm-chambered rifle that accepts AK-47 magazines, but is built on the design principals of the AR-15. That rifle led to the company’s latest thumper, the Anvil. CMMG’s MkW-15 XBE Anvil is chambered for the heavy-hitting .458 SOCOM—a cartridge designed for use in CQB environments by U.S. Special Forces. Inevitably, the cartridge found its way into the civilian market, and its capability covers myriad purposes—from defending ones home to hunting big game and vermin, such as wild hogs. Check out this week’s video with Associate Editor Kelly Young and the CMMG Anvil.

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