From “The Outdoor Wire” newsletter:

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West Hartford, CT — Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated 6.5 Creedmoor caliber for CBX Tac Hunter and CBX Precision bolt-action rifles, expanding Colt’s lineup with enhanced performance and accuracy.

The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge delivers outstanding ballistic performance with reduced recoil, resulting in improved accuracy at extended ranges. By integrating this sought-after caliber of CBX Tac Hunter and CBX Precision rifles, Colt is providing shooters and hunters with unmatched consistency and versatility across various shooting scenarios.

Featuring a flat-bottom receiver to reduce flex during shooting, both models showcase a black nitride, button-rifled barrel with a threaded muzzle and protective cover for durability and adaptability to muzzle device attachments. Additionally, the 60-degree bolt throw enhances cycling speed and expands optics compatibility, optimizing aiming capabilities.

These meticulously engineered design elements enhance precision and reliability, making the CBX Tac Hunter and CBX Precision rifles precisely crafted for diverse shooting applications.

Colt CBX Tac Hunter Specifications

• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Barrel Material and Construction: Carbon Steel
• Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
• Receiver Finish: Black Nitride
• Stock: Gray Polymer Tac Hunter
• Barrel Description: 1:8 RH, 6 Grooves
• Capacity: 5+1 Rounds, Magpul® AICS Magazine
• Safeties: 2-Position Tang
• Trigger Type: 2.5-5 lbs User-Adjustable
• Overall Length: 41.75”
• Barrel Length: 22”
• Unloaded Weight: 7.2 lbs
• MSRP: $999

Colt CBX Precision Specifications:

• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Barrel Material and Construction: Carbon Steel
• Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
• Receiver Finish: Black Nitride
• Stock: Platinum Gray Aluminum Chassis
• Barrel Description: 1:8 RH, 6 Grooves
• Capacity: 5+1 Rounds, Magpul® AICS Magazine
• Safeties: 2-Position Tang
• Trigger Type: 2.5-5 lbs User-Adjustable
• Overall Length: 49”
• Barrel Length: 26”
• Unloaded Weight: 10.95 lbs
• MSRP: $1,899

Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC (www.colt.com) is among the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. Founded by Samuel Colt in 1836, Colt’s Manufacturing has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and abroad for over 185 years. Colt operates its manufacturing facility in West Hartford, Conn.