Guns [SHOT Show 2017] Light is Right: Seekins Precision NX15 Joe Dawson January 18, 2017 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Light is right. That's a mantra spoken by many people who're considering their first (or next) AR build. This ongoing drive to decrease weight while maintaining or improving functionality can be seen throughout the manufacturer booths at Shot Show 2017. One of those companies, and one you might strongly consider, is Seekins Precision. Specifically, take a look at the Seekins Precision NX15 SHOT Show 2017: Seekins Precision NX15 The rifle is lightweight, but does not feel fragile. Weight has been removed only from places that make sense, nowhere compromising the likelihood of ti being able to withstand hard abuse — or so it looks and feels on first inspection, anyway. The rail is slim, easy to work with, and has absolutely zero play between it and the upper receiver. The Seekins' ambidextrous bolt release is one of of the best we've seen; overall the rifle gives you a great number of options in an extremely lightweight and useable package. More later after we get it on the range. Seekins Precision NX15 Specs: -33.125” Overall Length -6.25LBS Overall Weight -16” 416-5R Button rifled, match grade stainless steel barrel, 1:8 rate of twist -Skeletonized 7075-T6 Billet aluminum upper and lower -Adjustable gas block and melanite coated gas tube -15” NOXs Handguard rail system -Trigger index point and enlarged trigger guard -Ambidextrous bolt release and selector switch -Mission First Minimalist stock Retail price is not on their website at this time. From Seekins: “Uniquely designed to remove excess weight and materials without sacrificing the integrity of the rifle, the NX15 skeletonize rifle offers an extremely lightweight easy to maneuverer rifle- designed to keep shots on target and increase shooter response times.” For more information visit them at their website. This has been a special SHOT Show installment of Industry News. It is not a review nor an endorsement. What is the NSSF SHOT Show? The NSSF SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) and Conference is an annual event held by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Typically attended by thousands of people from all 50 states and over a hundred countries, it is (quite rightfully) described as the “…world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, and related products and services. 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