{"id":350,"date":"2022-09-20T17:29:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T17:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=350"},"modified":"2022-09-20T17:29:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T17:29:58","slug":"gun-review-drd-tactical-aptus-takedown-rifle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=350","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: DRD Tactical Aptus Takedown Rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Photo by Graham Baates\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-696x392.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_4618-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" title=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Graham Baates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I believe it was around SHOT 2017 that <a href=\"https:\/\/drdtactical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DRD Tactical<\/a> made a splash with their folding stock, AR-mag fed, side-charging takedown rifle the <a href=\"https:\/\/drdtactical.com\/aptus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aptus<\/a>. I remember the awe when I first saw it as rifles of such a format are relatively uncommon. It wasn\u2019t the first rifle like this, but it was the first time I\u2019d seen one. Years later I finally got my hands on one and am happy to share the experience with you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_529121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529121\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-529121 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1079.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-529121 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1079.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5130-SharpenAI-Focus-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-529121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The lid of the DRD Tactical Aptus case houses the barrel with room for a spare.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_529122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529122\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-529122\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1079.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-529122\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1079.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5131-SharpenAI-Focus-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-529122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bottom of the DRD Tactical Aptus case houses the receivers, handguard, magazines, and room for a short optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>What is it?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Aptus is a side-charging, folding stock, quick-barrel change, direct impingement rifle that breaks down to fit in an 18.3\u00d714.4\u2033 hard case. The rifle ships in either 5.56x45mm and .300 Blackout. The case can contain the complete rifle, optics if small enough, and a couple of magazines.<\/p>\n<p>As advertised, you can go from cased to shooting in under a minute with some practice. You can get a feel for the fit, finish, and build quality in the tabletop video below. You\u2019ll also see a demonstration of how easy it is to put the whole system together . . .<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DRD Tactical Aptus Tabletop Review and Field Strip\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pdyjKo4RO0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Aptus makes transporting a 16\u2033-barreled rifle easy and discreet. The case, or any bag you decide to use for the disassembled rifle, won\u2019t scream, \u201cHey, I\u2019m carrying a rifle!\u201d everywhere you go.<\/p>\n<p>The Aptus is easier to transport and store than most most conventional rifles as it requires space more akin to that of a PDW. Total reciprocating mass of the action is just 9.7 oz. versus the standard 11 oz. of an AR resulting in less felt recoil and a flatter-shooting experience. The non-reciprocating, left-side charging means there\u2019s no need to lift your face from the stock to charge or clear the gun.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_529118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529118\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-529118 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1079.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-529118 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1079.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5126-SharpenAI-Focus-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-529118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neither upper nor lower receiver are of standard AR cut. The non-reciprocating charging handle folds out of the way when not in use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_529119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529119\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-529119 size-large\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-560x374.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-700x467.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-529119 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"DRD Tactical Aptus takedown rifle\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/IMG_5128-SharpenAI-Focus-560x374.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-529119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The DRD Tactical Aptus handguard centers using a tab, the pin engages a slot on the barrel nut to prevent sliding, and the lever provides clamping force.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>The Questions <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The upper and lower receiver, as well as bolt carrier are unique, so are there magazine compatibility issues? With a barrel so quick to install and remove, is there a change to the point of impact? What kind of accuracy can we get from a government profile barrel that\u2019s so easily installed? This was tested in the Shooting Impressions video below . . .<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DRD Tactical Aptus Shooting Impressions\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SlYAcVXv7nQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I was very pleased with the shooting experience. The recoil impulse is shorter than an AR\u2019s, but feels less abrupt. Magazine fitment proved interesting and I\u2019ve recommended to DRD Tactical that they open up the magazine well slightly, especially for those who like to run polymer magazines. If you prefer treated aluminum or steel like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=c57f7b35-5796-4cf2-9f7e-d6ef5a436261&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgunmagwarehouse.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3Dduramag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DuraMag<\/a> you\u2019ll have no issue dropping a magazine free, but the well offers little room for error with insertion.<\/p>\n<p>The first time I shot for groups I tried a wider variety of loads than seen in this video, but wasted most of that ammunition trying to beat 1.5 MOA. I had it in my head that a rifle of this cost should be sub-MOA.<\/p>\n<p>After some reflection I realized that 1.5 MOA is still accurate enough for a head shot at 400 yards which is about as far as 5.56x45mm can still deliver good energy. I also realized that this is is not a bench gun, it\u2019s meant to be a packable fighting rifle. Would I have enjoyed better groups? Of course, but can I accept 1.5-2 MOA in a rifle like this.<\/p>\n<p>Another lesson learned is that although it\u2019s safe to fire the rifle with the barrel nut hand tightened, for repeatable zero you\u2019d better use the included wrench to put some torque on it. While testing a hand-tight barrel swap, the point of impact shifted six inches laterally at 100 yards. Testing wrench-tightened there was no appreciable point of impact shift.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications: DRD Tactical Aptus Takedown Rifle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Calibers options: <\/strong>.223, 5.56, 300 Blackout<br \/><strong>Operation:<\/strong> Semi-automatic, direct impingement<br \/><strong>Barrel Length:\u00a0<\/strong>16 inch<br \/><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong>\u00a034 inch<br \/><strong>Weight Empty:<\/strong>\u00a07 pounds<br \/><strong>Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 30 rounds (2 included)<br \/><strong>Controls: <\/strong>Non-reciprocating left side charging handle, Ambidextrous bolt catch<br \/><strong>Trigger:<\/strong> Standard with 4.5 pound pull weight<br \/><strong>Gas Block<\/strong>: Superlative Arms, Adjustable<br \/><strong>Price: $2,500- $2,900<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Reliability * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>There were some feeding issues with ammunition I believe to have been out of spec, but otherwise no troubles. Should the loads you use be milder or spicier than average, the adjustable gas block will help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ergonomics * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>If you can run an AR you can run an Aptus, you just have to learn how to do things an easier way. The folding stock is adjustable for both length of pull and cheek height.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accuracy * * * *\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>I\u2019m sure this is one the comment section will have fun with. The Aptus\u2019s 1.5 MOA is plenty accurate for a fighting rifle chambered in 5.56. Better is likely possible with an aftermarket trigger and some ammunition trial and error.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concealability * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>I do not know of a 16\u2033 5.56x45mm rifle that packs more neatly that I\u2019m also willing to spend a lot of range time with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall: * * * *\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>$2,500 is a lot of money. When spending more than double what a good AR costs, the rifle had better be amazing. The high price tag of course comes from the engineering and production costs required to make such a unique platform (as compared to ARs which have had OEM manufacturers churning out parts for decades ready to be branded and assembled). If the price was lower, and more barrel profiles available I\u2019d give this a fifth star.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-drd-tactical-aptus-takedown-rifle\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo by Graham Baates I believe it was around SHOT 2017 that DRD Tactical made a splash with their folding stock, AR-mag fed, side-charging takedown rifle the Aptus. I remember the awe when I first saw it as rifles of such a format are relatively uncommon. 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