Kel-Tec RDB

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Since the cat is out of the bag now...


Back in October 2013, I was talking with Oleg Volk at Skydogcon and he mentioned how he got hands on & took photos of a new Kel-Tec bullpup rifle in 5.56x45mm that was going to be unveiled at the 2014 SHOW Show.

Since photos are now being leaked on the interwebz, here's what I know...
*The Kel-Tec RDB is a "new" design that is not based on the Kel-Tec RFB. It's an off-shoot of the "mini" RFB project.
*It will be initially chambered in 5.56x45mm/.223 and will use STANAG magazines.
*Future caliber options include 6.5x39mm Grendel, 6.8x43mm SPC2, .300Blackout and 7.62x39mm.
*Is suppose to be available in Q4 2014.
*Unknown MSRP.

[Merc1138]

LOL, does it really matter when we know keltec isn't going to get these out the door till maybe 2015? Late 2014... 2016 and they'll have 5 out the door.

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LOL, does it really matter when we know keltec isn't going to get these out the door till maybe 2015? Late 2014... 2016 and they'll have 5 out the door.

Rumor on the slow production is due to an internal matter with top management that deals with ownership/budget (owner getting divorce, property/money issues), expanding their production capabilities and hiring/training new employees to be competent on making their products.

[Oleg Volk]

The reality has nothing to do with some imaginary divorces and much to do with ramp-up time needed for radically new designs, and also the care with which capital investments are allocated during times of legislative uncertainty.

RDB is very accurate and has almost no felt recoil. It's slightly muzzle heavy, which is annoying in handling but very helpful during rapid fire. The trigger is excellent, too.

[Quiet]

The reality has nothing to do with some imaginary divorces and much to do with ramp-up time needed for radically new designs, and also the care with which capital investments are allocated during times of legislative uncertainty.

RDB is very accurate and has almost no felt recoil. It's slightly muzzle heavy, which is annoying in handling but very helpful during rapid fire. The trigger is excellent, too.

Thanks for the clarification and rumor control.

[opie4386]

I like it.

Price range?

[Howitzer1987]

Looks like a knockoff of the British L85a2 service rifle...I always wanted one

[infringed711]

Lol I'm still looking for a RFB

[PolishMike]

When did they hire the Hi-point designer?
I can't take anything from then seriously. Clumsy, cheap, and poorly designed are the only things that come to mind when I see their stuff.

[-hanko]

The reality has nothing to do with some imaginary divorces and much to do with ramp-up time needed for radically new designs, and also the care with which capital investments are allocated during times of legislative uncertainty.

Not to mention KT's historical inability to increase production at any time in their past.

[dwtt]

here's what I know...
*The Kel-Tec RDB is a "new" design that is not based on the Kel-Tec RFB. It's an off-shoot of the "mini" RFB project.
*It will be initially chambered in 5.56x45mm/.223 and will use STANAG magazines.
*Future caliber options include 6.5x39mm Grendel, 6.8x43mm SPC2, .300Blackout and 7.62x39mm.
*Is suppose to be available in Q4 2014.
*Unknown MSRP.

Sure, I'll wait until then.
From what I've seen with the RFB and PMR-30, this rifle won't be available until maybe late 2015, and only in small quantities. 2016 is the latest I would say anyone can expect to see one of these rifles in a store. It's good vaporware for stimulating the imagination, though.

[ArmyMedicMoose]

6.5 grendel hmm

[MrPlink]

Looks like a Keltec-ified EM2 kinda

[atolax25]

Looks like a Keltec-ified EM2 kinda

That's what I thought too. Personally, it's not to my taste visually. I think I'll pass.

[fmunk]

Interesting, but judging by their track record with the RFB and pretty much everything they've made so far...

1. Will it work consistently from rifle to rifle?
2. Will they actually answer emails and calls to address problems?

Until I get overwhelmingly "yes and yes", I'm staying away.