WHAT IS A CZ BREN 3?

The CZ BREN 3 is the latest iteration of the BREN series of assault rifles, designed to enhance versatility, modularity, and performance. Here are the key features and specifications of the CZ BREN 3:

CZ BREN 3 Series

Key Features

• Caliber Options: The BREN 3 is available in 5.56 NATO and .300 Blackout, catering to different operational needs and preferences.
• Barrel Lengths: It offers multiple barrel lengths, including 7-inch, 11-inch, 14.5-inch, and 16.5-inch options for the 5.56 NATO variant, and 7-inch and 9-inch for the .300 Blackout variant, allowing users to choose based on mission requirements .
• Ambidextrous Design: The rifle features a completely ambidextrous design, including a non-reciprocating charging handle, safety/selector switch, and magazine release catch, making it user-friendly for both left- and right-handed shooters.
• Short-Stroke Piston System: The BREN 3 utilizes a short-stroke, piston-driven operating system with a multi-lug rotating bolt and double ejector, enhancing reliability and performance .
• Adjustable Gas System: It includes an adjustable gas key with three positions, allowing for optimal performance with various ammunition types and when using suppressors .
• Modularity: The rifle is designed for easy customization, with interchangeable grip backstraps and handguards featuring Picatinny rails and M-LOK slots. Barrels can also be easily replaced to adapt to different operational needs .
• Trigger: The BREN 3 boasts a high-quality trigger with a pull weight of 25 Newtons (approximately 2.5 kg), providing a smooth and short travel distance for improved accuracy .

Additional Features

• Sling Swivel Slots: The rifle includes seven QD sling swivel slots for versatile carrying options.
• Optics Ready: A full-length top MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail allows for the installation of various optics and backup iron sights.

Main features of the CZ BREN 3

• User-friendly, fully ambidextrous AR-style controls
• Bolt catch/release located inside the trigger guard
• Trigger with 25 N pull, smooth 7mm travel and short 4mm reset
• Two ejectors
• Telescopic / Folding stock or PDW-style extendable stock
• Innovative fixed or folding non-reciprocal charging handle on both sides of the receiver
• Three-position gas port regulator
• Seven QD attachment points
• Modular M-LOK, STANAG 4694 Rail or Suppressor-Ready foren

CZ BREN 3 technical specifications

• Calibre: 5.56 × 45 NATO, 300 AAC Blackout
• Magazine capacity: 30
• Weight without magazine: 3 – 3.6 kg, depending on configuration
• Overall length with stock folded/unfolded and fully extended: – / 550-725 mm (7″ PDW 5.56 × 45 NATO), 569 / 763-833 mm (11″ 5.56 × 45 NATO), 656 / 850-920 mm (14.5″ 5.56 × 45 NATO), 709 / 903-973 mm (16.5″ 5.56 × 45 NATO), 565 / 760-830 mm (7″ 300 AAC Blackout), 520 / 715-785 mm (9″ 300 AAC Blackout)
• Height with folded mechanical sights without magazine: 190 mm
• Barrel length: 7″/185 mm (PDW), 11″/280 mm, 14.5″/367 mm and 16.5″/420 mm for 5.56 × 45 NATO calibre and 7″/180 mm and 9″/229 mm for 300 AAC Blackout calibre
• Twist rate / Number of grooves: 1 : 7″/6 (5.56 × 45 NATO), 1 : 5″/4 (300 AAC Blackout)
• Sights (basic): Iron, Folding, Adjustable
• Muzzle thread: 1/2″ × 28 UNEF (5.56 × 45 NATO), 5/8″ × 24 UNEF (300 AAC Blackout)
• Upper Receiver: 7075 T6 Aluminium Alloy
• Trigger pull weight: 25 N