{"id":116055,"date":"2019-10-27T14:27:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-27T18:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=116055"},"modified":"2019-10-27T14:27:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T04:32:09","slug":"review-iwi-tavor-7-a-bigger-hammer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/review-iwi-tavor-7-a-bigger-hammer\/","title":{"rendered":"IWI TAVOR 7 in 7.62 NATO – Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"IWI
IWI\u2019s long-awaited 7.62×51 Tavor 7<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s get something out of the way right upfront. I\u2019m not an expert rifle guy. Sure, I know that the skinny end should point toward the target, but many of the finer points seem like voodoo magic to me. But that\u2019s okay because the Tavor is called a Bullpup, a QCB weapon, a Combat gun, etc. Those names are more forgiving to those of us who generally know our way around a rifle but are not going to impress any real experts with knowledge or experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Confession number two: I\u2019d never fired a Tavor before. That includes the X95 upgraded variant that is probably the most popular model. No reason, really \u2013 just never stumbled upon an opportunity to do so. I\u2019m guessing there are a few readers out there that have similar stories, and yet are (as I am) drawn to the Tavor design. When given the chance to evaluate and report on the newest from IWI \u2013 the Tavor 7 \u2013 I was very interested. First, because the now almost legendary Tavor has so long eluded me, and second because this one stretches the playing field by being chambered for 7.62 NATO (or .308 Win). That just sounded a little too badass to pass up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
The Tavor 7 easily adapts itself for longer distance shots.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"IWI<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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My first impression of the Tavor 7 was, \u201cWow, this thing is heavy\u201d. At a full 9 lbs. it\u2019s more bull than pup. But it wears that weight well, and I think it is to the benefit of the shooter. More on that in a bit. My second impression was \u201cWhat do you mean it doesn\u2019t come with any sights?\u201d. Yes, I get that most users will immediately mount their optic of choice, but I think a QCB gun should have a set of flip-up sights on it out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
With no sights provided, you\u2019ll need an optic right away. This Aimpoint PRO did the job nicely.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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I had to wait a couple of days for the ammo I\u2019d ordered to arrive, so I spent some time getting acquainted with the rifle and its controls. I even read the manual, at the risk of losing my man card. Before hitting the range with the T7 I was already impressed with not only the quality of materials and workmanship but with the clever design and especially the upgrades that it has over previous models. I don\u2019t want to have to take a class at the local community college to learn how a new rifle works, and I was pleased to find the Tavor 7 very intuitive and user-friendly. And, it is more left-hand friendly than its predecessors, with many controls being fully ambidextrous. The remaining functions of the rifle can be easily switched from right-hand use to left-hand use, even in the field \u2013 using no tools other than a single round of ammo. This includes not only swapping over the charging handle but also changing ejection from one side to the other. All with no extra parts required. For a combat rifle that may need to change hands often, this is huge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
There is much more to the Tavor 7 than simply a different chambering.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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SHOOTING THE TAVOR 7<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Opinions are mixed about the inherent accuracy of the 7.62\nNATO and .308 Winchester, but no one can dispute that it is one of the most\ntested rounds in existence and capable of producing trophy-taking groups at\ngreat distances. Initial prototypes of the Tavor 7 were met with groans of\ndisappointment from the shooting community when it could not produce groups\nclose to 1 MOA. In fact, it was producing groups closer to 4 MOA and that was\ngenerally considered unacceptable. So, IWI held back on the planned release of\nthe gun, vowing to improve that \u2013 with a goal of achieving 1.5 MOA on the final\nproduction rifle. That was well over a year ago. Did they meet that goal? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeremy Gresham, Director of Sales and Marketing\nat IWI US made the following statement recently on social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis will be the final update on the T7 before we start shipping\u2026 For a better part of a year and a half of extra testing on the rifle, we have come to the conclusion that the Tavor 7 will not get the accuracy of 1.5 MOA that we set out to get. Overall the weapon system as a whole was never designed in a way to achieve this 1.5MOA. It was designed to shoot minute of man on today\u2019s battlefields with a high degree of reliability. In the last update I posted we got it down around the 1.5MOA but we gave up too much in other areas so that simply wasn\u2019t the answer. After all this, the engineering team has put a major focus on accuracy going forward with new product development on top of what we already do well. We have shot more 308\/7.62 NATO in the last year of testing than I believe most people will fire in a lifetime times 10. In conclusion, it\u2019s a solid weapon system for what it was intended for and soon you\u2019ll be able to get your hands on it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew two things about this rifle in advance of receiving it \u2013 that I wanted to shoot a lot of ammo through it; and that I didn\u2019t want to break the bank doing it. I purchased several boxes of top-shelf ammunition, like Hornady Match and Winchester Silvertip, some general-purpose stuff with a good reputation like Federal American Eagle, and ordered a bunch of inexpensive ammo for volume shooting. That inexpensive ammo took two forms: Military surplus 7.62 NATO and steel-cased TulAmmo in .308. The Tula arrived first, and on my first range trip, I took a few hundred rounds of it, and a few boxes of Winchester Super X and Aguila. Thank goodness for those last two \u2013 because this rifle will just plain not shoot Tula ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
Be warned \u2013 The author was unable to get the Tavor 7 to shoot Tula ammunition.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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I spent about 30 minutes hearing the gun go \u201cclick\u201d instead of \u201cbang\u201d, during which time I was able to actually fire fewer rounds that I could count on one hand. After examination, I believed the problem to be related to deeply seated primers and a firing pin that doesn\u2019t quite extend far enough to reliably detonate them. Subsequent range trips did not include any of that ammunition and yielded no malfunctions of any kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
For 100-yard testing, a Burris 4.5X-14X scope was used.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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I shot the Tavor 7 with several configurations at many distances using a variety of ammo. Military surplus ammo did the heavy lifting for just general shooting, semi-rapid fire, and heating up the gun for some endurance evaluations. For measured groups, I used several commercial loads through a cool and clean barrel. Results at 100 yards fell very much along the lines of \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d in terms of the ammo tested. As the price of the ammo increases, the size of the group decreases. As such, I think the top three performers are a good indication of the Tavor 7\u2019s capability. The best 5-shot group I was able to produce at 100 yards was 3\u201d with Winchester\u2019s Silvertip 168 grain. Looking at the best 3-shot group for each load (which helps eliminate shooter inconsistencies), four out of six tested loads produced sub 1.5\u201d groups. In light of Gresham\u2019s statement, this is some good performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At a closer distance, like 50 yards, the Tavor 7 nearly makes ragged holes with just about every kind of ammo. I think this is truly where this gun shines. If you wanted a Tavor to hunt with, I think that you can do it with this 7.62×51 model \u2013 as long as you keep it to around 100 yards or so. For closer ranges, maybe wild boar \u2013 it should be an awesome choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accuracy wasn\u2019t the only thing I was curious about before shooting the Tavor 7. I had premonitions of a bruised shoulder or battered cheek from the extra thump of .308 recoil in a small bullpup. So much so, that I must have looked comical when I leaned into an extra-wide stance for that first shot. Imagine my surprise to find that the gun shoots quite tamely! It\u2019s still a .308 and the laws of physics still apply, but I do not find shooting this rifle to be unpleasant at all. I put several hundred rounds through it in a relatively short period of time without any discomfort, and no soreness afterward. This is a testament not only to the 9 lbs. of weight and the way it is distributed (toward the back) but also to the well-designed ergonomics. The Tavor 7 shoulders nicely, with a comfortable cheek weld. The pistol grip is at a pleasant angle with a comfortable grip surface, and the forward handguard provides a nice grasp at a comfortable distance. Although the butt of the rifle is surprisingly un-padded, it is well textured and large. This spreads the recoil energy over a larger portion of the shooter\u2019s body and nearly eliminates any movement. I can honestly say that I have pistol caliber carbines that are far more abusive to the shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
The Tavor 7\u2019s trigger is surprisingly crisp with a light 4 \u00bd lb. break. The author found the space below it to be awkward, though.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Bullpup rifles are also notoriously known for their bad triggers, but that is not the case with the Tavor 7. I find the trigger to be light and crisp without over-travel and a good reset. It measured just 4 \u00bd lbs. on the Lyman digital scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT\u2019S NEW FOR TAVOR 7?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As if simply chambering a bullpup for .308 isn\u2019t enough to get the market\u2019s attention, IWI made this rifle very well equipped, including several changes in answer to customer feedback from Tavor and X95. Starting out front, there is an adjustable gas system with four settings. Going from right to left (remember, this is an Israeli weapon, and Hebrew is read in that direction) they are R<\/strong> for regular use; A<\/strong> for adverse conditions; S<\/strong> for suppressed; and O<\/strong> for off. The settings are also numbered I through IIII. In the \u201cOff\u201d setting, the action will not cycle after the shot is fired. This is intended for extreme covert use, obviously in conjunction with a suppressor, when one does not wish to draw attention to herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
Tavor 7 includes four selectable options for the gas system. <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Sliding rearward just a tad, the foregrip has been changed so that only the bottom part is removable to reveal a generous section of 1913 Picatinny rail, but none on either side as the X95 has. The cover is easy to remove and replace once you know the secret to the button. I didn\u2019t realize that you push only the right side and the manual was not clear \u2013 so it took communication with customer service to learn that the part wasn\u2019t broken, I was just a dimwit. But even if you are a dimwit \u2013 the folks at IWI USA customer service are helpful and friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
The removable handguard encloses a generous section of 1913 Picatinny rail for mounting accessories.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Next, the charging handle (which is fully reversible side-to-side) has a catch position (think HK or CZ) that allows you to lock the bolt open and then charge the weapon with the flick of a finger. This is quite possibly my favorite feature. The handle is non-reciprocating, so there is no danger of it hitting your support hand when firing, no matter how you grip it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The top of the T7 is a single long run of 1913 rail, made of high-grade aluminum and well finished in matte black with graduations for reference when replacing optics. It is, however, barren of any sights as I have previously bemoaned. The magazine release is fully ambidextrous and the buttons are large and wonderfully serrated. Their location is nothing short of either pure genius or very good luck, and I\u2019ll allow for the former. When I remove my finger from the trigger and rest it on the frame of the receiver, it falls naturally onto the magazine release. Depending on the length of your specific digits, your results may differ \u2013 but for me, it is in the perfect position to release the magazine and reload. And doing so is easy. The button offers just enough resistance to avoid accidentally dropping a magazine unintentionally but is easy enough to push deliberately and the magazine drops free every time. Of which, one Magpul 20-round PMAG is supplied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The safety selector is also fully Ambi and well located for easy operation. The pistol grip is generally comfortable and ergonomic, but the large upper finger groove feels awkward to my hand and gives me the sensation that my second finger should be higher up. Something that bothers me less while shooting than it does just holding it. Also, in the box are two quick-detach sling swivels for the well-placed QD mount points on the gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But perhaps the biggest headline, aside from the chambering itself, is the ability to change the rifle from a fully right-hand shooter\u2019s gun to a fully left-hand shooter\u2019s gun \u2013 in just minutes \u2013 without tools or additional parts. You\u2019ll hear some people call the Tavor 7 \u201cfully ambidextrous\u201d, but that\u2019s incorrect. By definition, to be ambidextrous means that it can be manipulated with either hand equally without modification. The Tavor 7 is \u201ceasily convertible\u201d to either hand use. And that\u2019s still big news! The charging handle is easily moved side to side, the ejection ports are easily and quickly switched, and the bolt itself is easily converted from right hand to left. All capable of being done in the field using only a single live round as your tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"IWI
The charging handle is easily swapped from side to side via this disconnect that can be engaged with a bullet tip.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"IWI
Ejection ports on either side are easily opened and closed to reverse the ejection for right-hand\/left-hand shooters. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"IWI
Unlike the X95, a separate bolt is not required for left-hand use. This bolt has two ejectors and is simply moved 180 degrees as needed.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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JUST MY OPINION<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I began fieldwork with the Tavor 7 without many expectations and an open mind \u2013 perhaps the benefit of my lack of familiarity with the platform. I\u2019ve mentioned my joy and surprise at the way the Tavor 7 manages the recoil of the .308, while not the most punishing round out there, certainly one that can leave an impression. The overall ergonomics of the Tavor 7 are excellent, as is the trigger, and the weight distribution. IWI clearly spent much of its attention on the human interface when designing the bullpup initially, and the evolution that is the T7 proves that they didn\u2019t put their pencils away. I\u2019ll admit that the bullpup looks awkward, and some might even say ugly \u2013 but when lifted to the shoulder it all makes sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for battle, it is tough as nails and maneuverable, unlike any other battle rifle (or, if you prefer, civilian defense rifle as this is the semiauto version). Aside from a complete inability to run some inexpensive steel cased ammo, it does not malfunction. Long-range accuracy is okay, but inside 100 yards it is accurate enough for a precise shot if you\u2019re shooting the top-shelf ammo. Inside 50 yards it is capable of ragged hole groups even with the cheapest military surplus you find on sale (ask me how I know). So, did IWI make the right decision to hold this from the market for well over a year, in an effort to accurize it? I didn\u2019t shoot a prototype so I can\u2019t say for certain \u2013 but it is my opinion that they have achieved a good degree of acceptable accuracy without sacrificing reliability. And the latter is still far more important for a sound battle rifle such as the Tavor 7.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. Anybody want to buy 496 rounds of Tula .308 ammo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"IWI
Fieldstrip is simple for cleaning and maintenance of the recoil assembly and bolt carrier group.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"IWI
Removal of the hammer and sear assembly, or \u2018trigger pack\u2019 is also simply done.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"IWI
The tip of a bullet is the best tool for adjusting the gas setting. Note the notch that aligns with the current set point.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"IWI
Examples of \u2018still live\u2019 rounds of Tula that simply will not fire in the Tavor 7 \u2013 even when fed a second or third time.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit IWI website<\/a>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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