The Adler Arms AD-500 is a semi-auto hunting rifle designed to not recoil as much as bolt action hunting rifles of a similar weight. It takes detachable magazines, has fiber optic sights, a pre-installed picatinny rail, and comes at a relatively economical price. The S model features classic style, synthetic furniture.
Features:
- Semi-auto Gas Operated
- 20″ Barrel
- 42″ OAL
- 6.6 lbs
- 1-12″ Twist
- Comes with (2) 5-round mags
- Front Fixed Sight
- Rear Adjustable Fiber Optic Sight
- Pic Rail Integrated
- Cross Bolt Trigger Safety
- Swivel Studs
Specs:
General:
| Canada Legal Classification | Non-Restricted | Action | Semi-Auto | |
| Handedness | Right | Optic Interface | Receiver Integrated (13) Slot Picatinny Rail | |
| Rear Sight | Barrel Mounted Fully Adjustable Flat Top (2) Green Fiber Optic Square Notch | Front Sight | Barrel Mounted Drift Adjustable Red Fiber Optic | |
| Default Sight Radius (in; cm) | ~13.8; 35.0 | Grip Type | Stock Integrated Pistol Textured | |
| Pistol Grip Cap | Flush | Trigger Type | Non-Adjustable Mechanical Single Stage Curved | |
| Trigger Material | Steel Blued | Trigger Compatibility | Adler Arms AD-500 | |
| Min Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | ~4.5; 20.0 | Max Trigger Pull (lbs; N) | ~4.5; 20.0 | |
| Observed Trigger Pull (lbs) | ~4.5 | Safety | Manual (2) Position Trigger Locking Cross Bolt | |
| Manual Safety Position | Trigger Group Mounted, Behind Trigger | Magazine Interface | Single Stack Single Feed Detachable Box Polymer Protruding | |
| Magazine Compatibility | Adler Arms AD-500 | Capacity | 5 (2 Supplied) | |
| Default Length (in; mm) | 42; 1066.8 | Min Length (in; mm) | 42; 1066.8 | |
| Max Length (in; mm) | 42; 1066.8 | Min Width (in; mm) | ~2.472; 62.789 | |
| Max Width (in; mm) | ~2.472; 62.789 | Min Height (in; mm) | ~8.0; 202 | |
| Max Height (in; mm) | ~8.0; 202 | Weight w/o Mag (lbs; kg) | ~6.6; 2.99371 | |
| Weight w/ Empty Mag (lbs; kg) | 6.6; 2.99371 | Accessory Interfaces | Sling Stud, Sling Stud Eyelet, 1″ Sling Slot Buttstock; QD Slot Gas Block Cap; Supplied Sling Swivel, QD Sling Swivel |
Receiver:
| Operating Mechanism | Short Stroke, Gas Piston Operated; ~4.488″ Full Stroke, Closed Bolt Firing, Rotating Bolt, Cock on Open | Action Size | Standard, ~3.482″ x 0.625″ Ejection Port | |
| Receiver Type | Adler Arms AD-500 | Lower Receiver Material | Metal | |
| Lower Receiver Finish | Matte Gray | Upper Receiver Material | Metal | |
| Upper Receiver Finish | Matte Gray | Stock Interfacing Mechanism | Attached to Receiver via Threaded Rear Stock Screw Into Receiver Extension | |
| Stock Interfacing Mechanism Material | Steel | Stock Interfacing Mechanism Finish | Standard | |
| Barrel Interfacing Mechanism | Threaded Into Barrel Extension | Barrel Securing Mechanism | Threaded Gas Block Cap Screw, Locked Bolt | |
| Barrel Securing Mechanism Material | Steel | Barrel Securing Mechanism Finish | Polished Clear, Matte Black | |
| Recoil Lug | None | Recoil Lug Material | N/A | |
| Recoil Lug Finish | N/A | Feed Type | Push | |
| Ejection | Bolt Mounted Spring Loaded Ejector | Ejection Direction | Right | |
| Bolt Type | (3) Piece Bolt and Carrier | Bolt Material | Steel | |
| Bolt Finish | Matte Black; Matte Clear | Bolt Head Type | Integral Part of Bolt, ~0.482″ Bolt Face | |
| Bolt Lock | (5) Bolt Head Lugs | Operating Handle | Right Side Bolt Carrier Mounted Reciprocating Replaceable Scalloped Textured Charging Handle | |
| Operating Handle Material | Steel | Operating Handle Finish | Polished Blued | |
| Bolt Hold Open | Empty Magazines | Bolt Release | Charging Handle Operation w/o Empty Magazines | |
| Trigger Guard Type | Integral Part of Trigger Group | Trigger Guard Material | Synthetic | |
| Trigger Guard Finish | Matte Black | Trigger Guard Engraving | None | |
| Magazine Release Type | Push Button | Magazine Release Position | Receiver Mounted, Right Side, Above Magazine, Protruding | |
| Magazine Cutoff | None | Anti-Release Magazine Lock Mechanism | None |
Buttstock:
| Stock Type | (2) Part Receiver Attached Full Size | Stock Fit | Adler Arms AD-500 | |
| Stock Material | Synthetic | Stock Finish | Matte Black | |
| Buttpad | Firm Rubber Textured | Adjustable Length of Pull | No | |
| Default Length of Pull (in; cm) | 14.5; 36.8 | Min Length of Pull (in; cm) | 14.5; 36.8 | |
| Max Length of Pull (in; cm) | 14.5; 36.8 | Adjustable Comb | (4) Receiver Mounted Stock Pitch Shims | |
| Min Drop at Comb (in; cm) | <1.6; 4.0 | Max Drop at Comb (in; cm) | >1.6; 4.0 | |
| Min Drop at Heel (in; cm) | <2.2; 5.5 | Max Drop at Heel (in; cm) | >2.2; 5.5 | |
| Adjustable Cast | (2) Receiver Mounted Stock Cast Shims | Adjustable Pitch | (4) Receiver Mounted Stock Pitch Shims |
Forend:
| Forend Type | Sporter, Replaceable, Separate Threaded Recessed Endcap, Mounted to Receiver, Gas Block | Forend Fit | Adler Arms AD-500 | |
| Forend Material | Synthetic; Metal | Forend Finish | Matte Black Textured; Matte Black |
Barrel:
| Barrel Length (mm) | 508 | Caliber Marking | .308Win | |
| Chamber Size | SAAMI Spec | Pressure Rated | SAAMI Spec | |
| Barrel Profile | Round Sporter ~0.977″ to 0.675″ OD | Barrel Material | Steel | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Gray | Chamber Finish | Polished | |
| Rifling | 4 Groove | Twist Rate (in) | 1-12 | |
| Muzzle Device | Knurled Thread Protector | Muzzle Thread | M14x1 |
Additional Information:
| Manufacturer SKU | AD500GRYSYN |
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