Kel-Tec RDB Hunter 5.56/.223 20” Downward Ejecting Semi-Auto Bullpup Rifle
SOLD FOR: $708
WOA#: WY240103MM002
Make: Kel-Tec
Model: RDB Hunter
Serial Number: Z7Z91
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Short Stroke Gas Piston Operated, Downward Ejection
Markings: The left side of the stock is marked “KEL/TEC”, “KEL-TEC CNC INC COCOA FL / PATENTS PENDING / MADE IN USA”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Z7Z91”. The buttpad is marked “KEL/TEC”. The barrel is marked “KEL-TEC COCOA,FL / RDB 5.56 NATO”.
Barrel Length: 20.5” threaded. 21” with removable thread protector
Sights / Optics: The top of the rifle is mounted with a picatinny rail for all your favorite sights and optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is made of impact-resistant Zytel developed by DuPont. This rifle is in a bullpup configuration with traditional style checkered polymer pistol grip integral to the frame, checkered handguard, rubber buttpad. The LOP measures 14.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There is a sling ring on the left side of the buttstock and another under the forend. The stock rates in Very Good Condition. There are some loose storage marks. There are no chips or cracks.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None
Type of Finish: Black Zytel, Anodized Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The markings are crisp. The screwheads are sharp and pins are unmarred. Overall, this bullpup rifle rates in about Excellent condition. There is some minor mounting wear on the picatinny rail and a small shallow nick on top of the receiver just in front of the buttstock.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Kel-Tec RDB Hunter is a specialized variant of the innovative RDB series, tailored specifically for the hunting community. It retains the hallmark bullpup configuration of the original RDB, where the action and magazine are behind the trigger group, resulting in a compact firearm with a longer barrel. This design is ideal for hunting, offering improved maneuverability without sacrificing accuracy, crucial for long-range shooting. The Hunter model typically features a barrel length of around 20 inches, optimizing it for the precision required in hunting scenarios. Additionally, it is chambered for the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge, balancing power and manageable recoil, and is compatible with standard AR-15 magazines, ensuring ease of ammunition availability.
A key feature of the RDB Hunter is its downward ejection system, which ejects spent cartridges downwards from behind the magazine well. This unique design makes the rifle ambidextrous, allowing comfortable use from either shoulder, an essential feature for diverse shooting positions in hunting. The rifle’s adjustable gas piston system further enhances its appeal, allowing shooters to tailor the rifle’s performance for different types of ammunition or environmental conditions, while also maintaining a cleaner action by keeping propellant gases and fouling out of the receiver. Designed with hunters in mind, the RDB Hunter incorporates features like a streamlined forend and a comfortably designed stock, facilitating ease of use during prolonged periods of aiming. The inclusion of a Picatinny rail for mounting scopes and other hunting accessories further adds to its versatility, making the Kel-Tec RDB Hunter an ideal choice for those seeking a compact, accurate, and adaptable hunting rifle. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! -L.S.
