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The Franklin Armory CA12 is one of the more interesting takes on the AR pistol you'll come across. Instead of a standard semi-auto setup, Franklin Armory built this one as a straight-pull bolt action repeater. You run the charging handle to cycle each round, and everything else about the gun feels like the AR platform you already know. Chambered in .350 Legend, it hits well above its size, which is exactly why hunters have gravitated toward this cartridge for deer and hogs at practical woods distances.
The 12 inch lightweight contour barrel wears a 1:12 twist that stabilizes common .350 Legend bullet weights, and the Aura XTD muzzle device caps it off up front. Wrapped around the barrel is an 11.5 inch FST free float handguard with M-LOK slots, so mounting a light, sling point, or hand stop is simple. The flat top receiver ships optic ready, and a low-power variable or red dot pairs naturally with what this cartridge does best. A salt bath nitride bolt carrier group keeps the action running smooth and makes cleanup after a range day less of a chore.
Franklin Armory finished the CA12 with a black Magpul SL grip and a buffer tube fitted with a foam cheek pad, which gives you a comfortable, consistent index when you shoulder up behind an optic. The whole package rides light and compact, so carrying it through thick cover or maneuvering in a blind is no problem. It feeds from a 10 round magazine with one included in the box, giving you a 10+1 capacity on board.
Between the manageable recoil of .350 Legend, the straight-pull action that keeps follow-up shots quick, and American-made parts throughout, the CA12 is a purpose-built hunting tool with real character. If you've been looking for something compact that still carries enough punch for medium game, this one deserves a serious look.
No, and that trips up a lot of first-time buyers. The CA12 is a straight-pull bolt action repeater, so you cycle the charging handle to chamber each round. Everything else about the ergonomics and controls feels like a standard AR pistol, and the straight-pull design keeps follow-up shots quicker than a traditional turn-bolt.
It ships without sights, but the flat top receiver is optic ready. Most owners run a red dot or a low-power variable scope, which suits the practical range of the .350 Legend cartridge well. The 11.5 inch M-LOK handguard also gives you plenty of room for backup irons if you want them.
It has become a favorite for deer and hog hunters at moderate distances, typically inside 200 yards. The straight-wall cartridge delivers solid energy on medium game with noticeably less recoil than most .30 caliber options. Out of the CA12's 12 inch barrel with a 1:12 twist, common hunting loads stabilize and perform well.
It comes with one 10-round magazine and feeds from AR-15 pattern magazines designed for .350 Legend. Spare mags are easy to find from major manufacturers, so keeping a few loaded for a hunt or range session is simple.
| UPC | 818725012181 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0030022BLK |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 12" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .350 Legend |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Sights | Optic Ready |
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