#SundayGunday: CMMG MkW Anvil

American Hunter Staff

posted on April 16, 2017

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A couple years back, CMMG surprised the shooting community by launching its Mutant, a nifty little gas-impingement operated semi-automatic AR pattern rifle that was built around the 7.62x39 mm cartridge—which, as you probably know, is far more commonly associated with the AK-47. The Mutant got rave reviews from media members and consumers alike—even winning a Golden Bullseye Award from our sister publication, American Rifleman—which inspired the company to keep toying with the idea. The result is the rifle that became our latest episode of #SundayGunday, and is chambered in, of all things, .458 SOCOM: Meet the CMMG MkW Anvil. You can learn more about it in the video embedded above.

Technical Specifications:

• Action: Gas-Impingement Semi-Automatic
• Caliber: .458 SOCOM
• Upper Receiver: Mid-Size Milled Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum
• Lower Receiver: Mid-Size Milled Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum
• Barrel: 16.10" Medium-Taper, 416 Stainless Steel
• Muzzle: CMMG SV muzzle brake, Threaded 5/8-32
• Hand Guard: CMMG 15" RKM15 KeyMod
• Pistol Grip: Magpul MOE
• Shoulder Stock: Magpul CTR 6-Position
• Trigger: Mil-Spec Single Stage
• Sights: None, Integral Optics Rail
• Overall Length: 33.50” (stock collapsed)
• Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. (unloaded)
• Capacity: 30+1 Rounds, accepts standard AK-47 type magazines
• Twist: 1:14” RH
• Rifle Grooves: 6
• Accessories: One Lancer L5-AWM Magazine, Lubricant, Owner's Manual,
• MSRP: $1,949.95

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