Kyle Lamb, of Viking Tactics, is one of the most well-respected members of the firearms community.

So it comes as no surprise that Christensen Arms tapped Lamb to help develop a new rifle that will reset the bar for lightweight, technically advanced ARs.

The all new VTAC-15 was a developed through a combination of aerospace and military combat experience.

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The VTAC-15 has a weight of 5.5 pounds with a steel fluted barrel and 5.8 pounds with a carbon-wrapped barrel.

The VTAC-15’s upper receiver is made from Machined Billet 7075 T6 and features integral Picatinny rail.

Hard black Type III anodized, the VTAC-15’s Machined Billet 7075 T6 lower features a flared magwell, VTAC self-contained trigger and Magpul MOE pistol grip.

The Mapgul features don’t stop at the grip. The VTAC-15 also has a Magpul CTR stock.

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For more information on the VTAC-15, please visit ChristensenArms.com.

Other VTAC-15 features include:

BARREL

• 16-inch straight fluted 416 SS barrel – black nitride finish   -OR-
• 16-inch carbon fiber wrapped barrel
• Match Grade
• 5.56 NATO  1/8 twist
• Mid direct operating system
• Flash hider

HANDGUARD

• 15″ Free Float
• Aerospace grade composite fiber
• Full coverage keymod attachment system
• Integral rails
• Natural carbon finish
• Lightweight