A near-clone of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team's current-issue precision rifle, hand-built by RW "Rob" Schneider at Potomac Armory on a match-grade Remington 700 short action in an HRT-contract McMillan A3-5 stock, chambered in .308 Winchester.
The FBI Hostage Rescue Team, based at Quantico, is the Bureau's Tier One counterterrorism and hostage-rescue element. Its precision rifle inventory has evolved over the program's history, and the current-generation HRT sniper rifle is a bolt-action .308 Winchester in a purpose-built McMillan stock, with accessory hardware specified through Badger Ordnance, Surefire, and Harris. This rifle is a near-clone because the action is a new-production Remington 700 rather than the original HRT-contract action — every other component matches the HRT build list.
The rifle is designed and assembled by Potomac Armory and gunsmithed by RW "Rob" Schneider, who has worked the FBI HRT contract directly. The Remington 700 short action is machined from a single steel billet; the bolt face is recessed and locks inside the counter-bored breech, forming the "three rings of steel" that surround the .308 case head — the geometry that defines the 700 family's reputation for strength and safety. This example ships with a match-grade 5R-rifled 20" stainless barrel, trued lug, polished bolt, and factory Remington trigger.
The McMillan A3-5 stock is made under contract for Potomac Armory to the HRT spec — adjustable cheek piece, six flush-cup QD sling points positioned for right-side, left-side, and forend carry, and a bipod stud. The stock is pre-fit with aluminum pillar bedding machined for the Remington 700 short action and inletted for the Badger EFR front rail and Badger M5 DBM trigger guard. The Badger EFR extends the scope rail forward, which allows a clip-on thermal or night-vision device to mount ahead of the day scope without re-zeroing. A Harris bipod and Surefire muzzle brake ship installed.
Specifications:
For the clone builder who wants the HRT silhouette on the wall without chasing a contract action, this is as close as a civilian build gets — a purpose-assembled rifle with the correct Badger hardware, correct McMillan contract stock, and a gunsmith who has worked the real thing. We keep these in stock when we can. Order yours today and we'll square you away. This item must ship to an FFL holder. No civilian exceptions.
THIS IS A SERIALIZED FIREARM. It must ship to a Federal Firearms License holder. No civilian exceptions.
Buying and shipping through Charlie’s is easy, but there is some information you need to know. Only a federally licensed firearms dealer may receive a firearm or federally regulated serialized item (like a receiver or suppressor). We cannot ship these items directly to you. Please follow these steps to process your transaction:
1) Check your state laws to make sure the federally regulated item you want to purchase is legal in your state. Your FFL dealer should be able to give you all of the necessary information regarding your state specific laws. But, if we ship to your FFL, and there is a legal issue, we cannot accept a return. So please make sure that you know and follow your local and state laws.
2) A quick google search will show you what Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealers are in your area. When you are ready to purchase, contact the FFL dealer you would like to use and get their shipping address. During the check-out, put YOUR address in the “billing” section and the FFL DEALER’S address in the “shipping” section. If you don’t know your FFLs address, that’s okay. You can send the information later.
3) After check out, make sure to contact your FFL dealer to ensure they will receive your shipment for you (most do this for a small fee, but you should always double check).
4) Have your dealer send us a copy of their FFL to FFL@CharliesCustomClones.com. Charlie’s does not reach to your FFL (MAKE THEM EARN THEIR FEE!!!)
5) Be patient! In order to ensure we remain compliant with all federal laws, our compliance department is kept separate from our sales and operations team. Please allow a few days for our compliance officer to verify all of your dealer’s documents and ensure all federal laws are being observed. You should hear from our compliance department within 3-4 business days. If not, feel free to reach out for a status update.
That’s it! We try to make this process as simple as possible for our customers, but if you are unfamiliar the process or have any other questions, please visit our How to Buy a Firearm page for more details.
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