CAR814: New Competition Rifle from Caracal USA — SHOT Show 2018

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Caracal USA made a huge splash earlier this summer with the introduction of the Enhanced F pistol. The ergonomics are fantastic. The triggers are well above average, and the bore axis is incredibly low. The quick sight model features an innovative design, with the rear sight, moved to the front of the chamber, making for lighting fast acquisition. So with that much new earlier this year, what was left? Turns out, plenty.CAR814: New Competition Rifle from Caracal USA — SHOT Show 2018

CAR814: New Competition Rifle from Caracal USA — SHOT Show 2018Caracal Enhanced F — Updates

First off, the Caracal Enhanced F is getting a color makeover. Flat Dark Earth and OD Green frames are coming soon, which make for a beautiful bi-tone set up. With the growth of handgun suppressors, Caracal has wisely introduced a suppressor ready version. This will feature taller sights, and a factory threaded the barrel. And finally, a factory tritium sight option. Night sights are a much-needed accessory for any duty gun, and now your Caracal Enhanced F can come out of the box ready to party.

The CAR814

Caracal is much better known in the USA for pistols, but they also make rifles. Leaning on a military heritage at the corporate level, Caracal rifles are in service the world over. But the U.S. market needed something else. And we got it.

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CAR814: New Competition Rifle from Caracal USA — SHOT Show 2018

Coming soon, the CAR814 competition rifle. Purpose built as an out of the box, 3-Gun ready, competition flavored rifle, the CAR814 is loaded with features. With design input from Travis Gibson of MGM Targets, a pro shooter for as long as I can remember, this is going to be a winner. A Proof Reseach carbon fiber barrel cuts down on weight, mating with an in-house designed muzzle brake. The handguard cuts out all the excess, weighing in at an incredible 6 ounces. The magazine release is four times larger than a factory one, making reloads very quick.

 

Pricing & Impressions

At an MSRP of $1799, this is sure to make waves on the competition circuit. We’re excited to get one in review for further testing and to evaluate its accuracy.

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About the author: Clay Martin is a former Marine and Green Beret, retiring out of 3rd Special Forces Group. He is a multi-decade and -service sniper, as well as 3-Gun competitor and Master ranked shooter in USPSA Production. In addition to writing about guns, he is the author of “Last Son of The War God,” a novel about shooting people that deserve it. You can also follow him on twitter, @offthe_res or his website, Off-The-Reservation.com

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  • Stephen Joseph Graham February 1, 2018, 7:59 am

    Clay, you are a fantastic reviewer and shooter. In fact, you are my absolute favorite. Please take improved care of your health. My alter ego (M.D.) cannot help but implore you to do so.

    • Ryan James February 3, 2018, 3:04 am

      What? Can you tell he’s a hard liquor drinker and copious red meat eater just by looking at him?

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