Are you as psyched about Ritter & Stark’s SX-1 MTR (Modular Tactical Rifle) as we are? The Austrian-based company is whetting our appetite even further with the announcement that they’ll be bringing their highly-anticipated new weapon system to the Veterans Forward Operating Base (VFOB) – Try & Buy event, scheduled for January 15 & 16, 2017 at the Pro Gun Club in Boulder City, Nevada.
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The VFOB Try & Buy event will include the participation of 50 VFOB members and 50 other manufacturers showcasing their latest guns and gear. Dealers and media members will try out these highly-anticipated weapon platforms on two different ranges. With the SX-1 MTR getting a ton of attention right now, in addition to making its debut in the U.S. at the 2017 AUSA show, you can bet Ritter & Stark’s new rifle will be tested extensively.
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To see and try the Ritter & Stark SX-1 MTR at the VFOB Try & Buy, make a reservation by emailing info@veteransfob.com. Of course, you can always go and check out the SX-1 MTR at Kiosk 331 at the NEXT Pavilion during SHOT Show, scheduled for Jan. 17-20 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.
More in the press release below:
VFOB Try & Buy attendees will be able to shoot the SX-1 MTR and see first-hand how fast one can change calibers between a .308 Win., .300 Win Magnum and a .338 Lapua Magnum. Scopes do not have to be changed out or re-sighted since the SX-1 MTR barrels feature a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail installed directly on the barrel. Pre-set scopes make conversion barrel change-outs quick and efficient without any loss of zero.
Ritter & Stark barrels are guaranteed to at least leading in industry 5,000 rounds for .308Win and .338LM, and 2,000 rounds for .300WM assuring 100% of accuracy. Ritter & Stark’s SX-1 MTR’s performance is factory proven to be a consistent 0.5 MOA with 3‐round groups or better using factory match grade ammunition.
For more information about Ritter & Stark, visit http://www.ritterstark.com
SX-1 MTR Specifications:
| CALIBER | .308 Win (7.62X51 NATO) | .300 Win Magnum | .338 Lapua Magnum | |
| Barrel Length | 24.5” / 623 mm | 27.15” / 690 mm | 27.15” / 690 mm | |
| Overall Length | 47.3” / 1202 mm | 50.8” / 1291 mm | 50.8” / 1291 mm | |
| Length Folded | 37.5” / 953 mm | 41” / 1041 mm | 41” / 1041 mm | |
| Overall Width | 3.2” / 81 mm | 3.2” / 81 mm | 3.2” / 81 mm | |
| Width Folded | 4” / 103 mm | 4” / 103 mm | 4” / 103 mm | |
| Rifling Grooves | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
| Rifling Twist | 1:11” / 280 mm | 1:10” / 254 mm | 1:10” / 254 mm | |
| TTL Weight (w/o mag) | 12.8 lbs. / 5.9 kg | 13.7 lbs. / 6.3 kg | 13.7 lbs. / 6.3 kg | |
| Ultralight Model Weight | 11.25 lbs. / 5.2 kg | 11.9 lbs. / 5.5 kg | 11.9 lbs. / 5.45kg | |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds* | 5 / 10 rounds | 5 / 10 rounds | |
| Stock Length Adjustment | 2.4” / 60 mm | 2.4” / 60 mm | 2.4” / 60 mm | |
| Optical Interface | MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail with 12, 20 or 40 MOA forward inclination. | |||
| Accessories Interface | Allows MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rails via M-LOK™ or M5 screws. Octagonal cross section enables handguard to accept accessories in 45° steps. | |||
| Folding Stock | MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail to attach a monopod. | |||
