JTAC Industries PILUM T-1 Rifle

Andrew from GY6vids gives us a look at the JTAC Industries PILUM T-1 rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. The rifle is also available in 308 Winchester and 260 Remington.

During the review, the PILUM T-1 is equipped with a Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II (5-25X50 FFP) riflesope and an Atlas Bipod.

JTAC Industries PILUM T-1:

  • Options:
    • Calibers: .308 Winchester / .260 Remington / 6.5 Creedmoor
    • Triggers: 3.5lb single stage / 2.5lb two stage
    • Muzzle devices: Griffin Armament Paladin Taper Mount Break / Thunder Beast CB Break
    • Non-standard calibers are available for an additional $200 (may add 1-2 months to lead time)
    • Left-handed version available
  • Features:
    • 4140 chrome-moly short action with DLC coated bolt
      • Provides a smooth, and easily cleaned action.
      • A faster lock time (2.3 milliseconds 11.5% faster than standard 700 style actions) and lighter strike (4.3 in/lbs) produces less disruption to the rifle when firing.
      • Double pinned recoil lug for greater rigidity and better alignment.
    • 22-26” 5C Rifled Barrel
      • Barrels are crafted Broughton blanks made from 416R Stainless Steel. They are pull button rifled and stress relieved five times throughout the production process. Then each barrel is hand lapped with a uniform land and groove diameter up to 0.0001″ from breech to muzzle.
      • 5C rifling (Canted Lands) provides higher muzzle velocities, increased bore hardness, and extended barrel life. Rifling twist rate varies with cartridge and caliber selection.
    • Timney Trigger
      • Available in either 3lb single stage, or 2.5lb two stage configurations.
      • Every Timney trigger is made from a solid block of heat treated steel, so there’s no connector bar to come loose.
      • Additionally, each trigger comes with a trigger blocking safety, meaning there’s no way to move the trigger when it’s on safe.
    • XLR Evolution Chassis
      • 6061 T6 aluminum chassis.
      • Large trigger guard for easier gloved use.
    • Large Bolt Knob
      • Eases use of the action with gloves.
    • Premium Muzzle Break
      • The Griffin Armament two chamber, QPQ Nitride coated, Paladin muzzle break comes standard, and is compatible with all Griffin Armament taper mount suppressors.
      • Also available is the two chamber, Thunder Beast CB Break, which is Ion Bond coated, and compatible with all Thunder Beast quick detach suppressors.
    • Fully Adjustable Stock
      • Adjustable for length of pull, cheek rest height, and recoil pad height.
      • Quick-detach flush cup mounts.
      • Set up for ambidextrous use.
    • 14” Aluminum Handguard
      • Pic rail attachment points
      • Takes Standard AI Magazines
      • The chassis and action accept both standard AICS magazines as well as AW double stack magazines.
      • The magazine catch/release is ambidextrous for easy use from either side of the rifle.
    • Custom Cerakote Finish
      • Customer choice of standard patterns included. Premium patterns available.
    • Critical Dimensions
      • Weight: 11.25lbs
      • Length: 43.5” (Max length of pull) 39.5” (Min length of pull)

Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25X50 FFP:

  • SKU: PST-5255
  • Magnification: 5-25x
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
  • Eye Relief: 3.4 inches
  • Field of View: 24.1-4.8 ft/100 yds
  • Tube Size: 30 mm
  • Turret Style: Tactical
  • Adjustment Graduation: 1/4 MOA
  • Travel Per Rotation: 25 MOA
  • Max Elevation Adjustment: 70 MOA
  • Max Windage Adjustment: 35 MOA
  • Parallax Setting: 25 yards to infinity
  • Length: 16 inches
  • Weight: 31.2 oz