The Phoenix Weaponry AR Based .45-70 Auto - "Christine"
The Phoenix Weaponry "Christine" .45-70 Auto is a powerful and unique rifle chambered in the iconic .45-70 Government cartridge. It is built on a Phoenix Weaponry billet AR .308 upper and lower receiver set, with every component meticulously machined from billet parts. The rifle features a specially designed tool to convert standard .45-70 brass into rimless cartridges suitable for semi or full-auto use. With modern projectiles, powder, and primers, the .45-70 auto rounds can be loaded with a range of grain weights, delivering over 4,000-foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The Christine rifle is equipped with a custom match grade barrel, allowing for sub-minute accuracy at distances of 800 yards and beyond. It is built to handle heavy projectiles and is recognized for its performance in breaching doors and taking down large game. The rifle is manufactured with precision and reliability in mind, using domestically sourced materials and components. It comes with a variety of features including a 20 MOA sloped Picatinny rail, adjustable gas block, modular handguard, Magpul adjustable buttstock, and Magpul MOE pistol grip. The rifle weighs 9 lbs 10 oz and has an overall length of 41 inches. It is available in various colorations and comes with two 9-round magazines. The MSRP for the Christine .45-70 Auto is $4,800. This item ships in 5 to 6 weeks after order is received.
Made from Chrome-Moly steel and phosphate coated for durability and high round count life
18-Inch Douglas barrel blank which gets turned down in house for Phoenix’s signature look and weight. 1:14 twist rate for works perfectly for high velocity .45-70 loads.
Proprietary barrel nut for greater strength and hand guard mounting surface
