At the recent Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous, Smith & Wesson showed up with offerings from its Volunteer Series—the XV Pro and X 308 Win. As you would expect from Smith & Wesson, they did not disappoint. The rifles feature the quality Smith & Wesson is known for, along with aftermarket upgrades shooters will love.
The Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro and X 308 WIN
Building on an aluminum frame, each rifle has tight tolerances and solid lockup between the receivers, eliminating the rattle. Both rifles feature a 16-inch 4140 CM threaded, Armornite finished (inside and out) barrel—the XV Pro is target crowned. Correspondingly, the XV Pro includes a PWS 556 muzzle brake, while the X 308 WIN includes a PWS 762 muzzle brake.
The XV Pro features a 15-inch aluminum S&W M-LOK forend with Magpul Type-2 M-LOK rail covers included. However, the X 308 WIN includes a BCMGunfighter forend with M-LOK. Included on both rifles are William’s Gun Sight company folding sights. But each upper receiver includes a Picatinny rail for the installation of optics and other accessories.
B5 Systems provides the furniture for each rifle, including the SOPMOD stock and P-Grip 23 pistol grip. Additionally, both include the ambidextrous Radian Raptor-LT charging handle. However, only the X 308 WIN includes an ambidextrous safety selector, bolt release, and magazine release.
Each rifle features gas-operated action via a mid-length gas system, and rounds are sent downrange by a flat-faced trigger. Likewise, a chromed firing pin provides additional longevity. The XV Pro is chambered in 5.56, while the X 308 WIN is chambered in .308 WIN as the name indicates.
Each rifle ships with one magazine, with the XV Pro having a capacity of 30 rounds and the X 308 WIN having a 20-round capacity.
Availability
The Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro and X 308 WIN are available now with MSRPs of $1,569.00 – $1,749.00, respectively. For more info, please visit Smith-Wesson.com.
Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro Specs
Width: 2.75
Length: 36.25
Height: 8
Weight: 108.8
Caliber: 5.56 nato
Size: rifle
Capacity: 30
Action: gas operated
Barrel Length: 16
Grip: b5
Sights: folding
Optic Ready: yes
Safety: thumb safety
Color/Finish: black
State Compliance: n/a
Threaded Barrel: yes
Barrel Material: 4140 cm
Frame: aluminum
Laser: no
Performance Center: no
Number of Magazines: 1
10lb Trigger: no
Stock: b5
MSRP: $1,569.00
Volunteer XV Pro Features
- Mid-length gas system
- 15.0˝ aluminum S&W® M-LOK® forend
- B5 Systems SOPMOD stock
- PWS 556 muzzle brake
- Williams Gun Sight Company Folding Sights
- B5 Systems P-Grip 23 pistol grip
- Ambidextrous Radian Raptor-LT™ charging handle
- Flat-faced trigger
- Target crowned, threaded barrel
- 2˝ M-LOK® rail section included
- 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)
Volunteer X 308 WIN Specs
Width: 3
Length: 39.3
Height: 8
Weight: 172.8
Caliber: 308 win
Size: rifle
Capacity: 20
Action: gas operated
Barrel Length: 16
Grip: b5
Sights: folding
Optic Ready: yes
Safety: thumb safety
Color/Finish: black
State Compliance: n/a
Threaded Barrel: yes
Barrel Material: 4140 cm
Frame: aluminum
Laser: no
Performance Center: no
Number of Magazines: 1
10lb Trigger: no
MSRP: $1,749.00
Volunteer X 308 WIN Features
- 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)
Source: www.personaldefenseworld.com