Gabha Blacksmiths Model 2008 Mark II

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Gabha Blacksmiths Carbine, Automatic, Model 2008 Mark II
The Carbine, Automatic, Model 2008 Mark II is the second design iteration of Gabha Blacksmith's (from The Selkie) bullpup rifle design. It was designed and begun manufacturing in 2008, and has been offered to the Free Army for testing in the 5.56mm Challenge (the UPoTF military rifle standardization act), a program designed by the United Provinces of The Free government to find a replacement for the aging Vz. 78 without going through the costly procedure of designing a new rifle, building new plants and purchasing accessories from 3rd party companies.

The rifle has been offered for export by Gabha Blacksmiths since 2015.

Design (excerpt from Model 2008 brochure)
" The CAM 2008 is a short-stroke gas-operated automatic weapon with a rotating bolt, ensuring both light weight and safety while operating, as well as precision when firing. Said precision can be enhanced by mounted optics over standard iron sights. As such, the CAM 2008 can be used in many different roles than just as an assault rifle. Being capable of being fired in full auto, semi automatic and in three round burst, all by the switch of a thumb on the selectors on either side of the pistol grip, certainly helps, too. One of the most remarkable features is the polygonal rifling used on the barrel, which makes the barrel thicker and more resistant to the stress of firing a bullet, allows for more of the combustion gases to stay behind the bullet and propel it forward as it travels forward, making the bullet go faster, reduces the buildup of bullet remains inside the barrel and therefore easier to maintain, or it makes the barrel, in short, better. The CAM 2008 has an underslung rail beneath the barrel for mounting additional equipment like underslung grenade launchers.

Materials used include, but are not limited to, a carbon-fibre reinforced polymer for the receiver group (coming in black, dark green or any camouflage pattern wished by the customer) and a barrel of cold forged stainless steel, as is much of the internal mechanisms."

Performance of Assault Rifle Variant During the 5.56mm Challenge
The Model 2008 performed admirably at range, providing the user with long-distance accuracy and control. The rifle was also very durable, with the metal construction proving sturdy and resistant to impacts. The rifle is very expensive to produce, however, so it has been decided that 4,000 rifles chambered in 7.62mm NATO will be purchased to fulfill a designated marksman roll in the military, as a newly reformed doctrine calls for such a rifle.

The order was changed upon the recent release of the Mk III model, and all Mk II rifles were upgraded to the newer specifications. The changes included improved optics and heavier-duty, lighter metal parts.

Users
The Selkie

United Provinces of The Free
 * 4,000 Mk III DMR Variants chambered in 7.62 NATO