The Smith and Wesson Volunteer X line of guns includes a pair of rifles designed for durability and superior performance. According to the gun maker, the rifles are made to perform at fantastic levels, and they deliver as promised.
Smith and Wesson provides details of the rifle line:
The…Volunteer Series MSR platform features Smith & Wesson excellence perfected right out of the box. Each delivering the rugged performance of competition-ready, S&W precision plus the advantage of name-brand accessories from partners like Radian, B5 Systems and Bravo Company. Equipped to excel and primed to compete, the Volunteer Series are ready to roll.
They go on to say:
These…rifles are chambered in 308/7.62×51 & 6.5 Creedmoor and feature a fully ambidextrous lower, B5 stock & pistol grip, Radian Raptor charging handle, 16″ 5R rifled barrel with PWS brake, folding iron sights, and flat-faced trigger.
Features include
• BCMGunfighter forend with M-LOK
• Flat-faced trigger
• B5 Systems SOPMOD stock
• PWS 762 muzzle brake
• Williams Gun Sight Company folding sights
• B5 Systems P-Grip 23 pistol grip
• Ambidextrous Radian Raptor-LT charging handle
• Ambidextrous safety selector, bolt release, and
magazine release
• Magpul Type-2 M-LOK rail covers included
• Forward assist
• Dust cover
• Chromed firing pin
• Forged, integral trigger guard
• Armornite finish on barrel (internal and external)
Both models are under 40 inches in length and weigh approximately 140 ounces, which is 8.75 pounds. The guns have iron sights and adjustable stocks so the length of pull can be set for the user. A Picatinny rail atop the receiver makes it easy to add a red dot sight or other accessories on the rifles and M-LOK compatible handguards also allow some additions. They take SR-25 pattern AR-10 mags.
The designers at Smith and Wesson specifically created these rifles to be aesthetically pleasing while being well-made and improved enough to provide superior performance to comparable models.
Volunteer X 6.5 Creedmoor Specs
- Capacity: 20+1
- Safety: Manual Safety on Lower
- Length: 39.3 inches
- Sights: WGS Tactical Folding Sight
- Action: Gas Operated Semi-Auto
- Stock: B5 Systems SOPMOD Stock
- Grip B5 Systems P-Grip 23 Pistol Grip
- Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
- Barrel Twist: 1:8″ Twist
- Barrel Length: 16 inches
- Weight: 140.8 ounces
Volunteer X 308 Win Specs
- Capacity: 20+1
- Safety: Manual Safety on Lower
- Length :39.3 inches
- Sights: WGS Tactical Folding Sight
- Action: Gas Operated Semi-Auto
- Stock: B5 Systems SOPMOD Stock
- Grip: B5 Systems P-Grip 23 Pistol Grip
- Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
- Barrel Twist: 1:10 Twist
- Barrel Length 16 inches
- Weight: 140 ounces