Description
Patriot Ordnance Factory made its name building premium piston ARs, so when they decided to do a direct impingement rifle, they were never going to phone it in. The Renegade Plus is the result, and it fixes the little annoyances most DI carbines just live with. The Dictator 9-position adjustable gas block lets you tune the rifle for anything from light range loads to full-power NATO, and it really earns its keep when you hang a suppressor off the 1/2×28 threaded muzzle. A straight gas tube cuts down on heat stress, POF's patented roller cam pin smooths out bolt carrier travel, and the oversized heat sink barrel nut pulls heat away from the chamber during long strings of fire.
What Sets the Renegade Plus Apart
The 16.5 inch barrel is 4150 CrMoV steel with a nitride heat treatment and 5R rifling in a 1:8 twist, which stabilizes everything from 55 grain plinking ammo up to heavier match bullets. It sits under a 14.5 inch free-float Renegade rail with M-LOK slots, a full-length top Picatinny rail, and QD sockets right where you want them. The lower is machined from billet aluminum and is fully ambidextrous, with the safety, bolt release, and bolt catch mirrored on both sides. Left-handed folks get a rifle that works for them instead of against them. The 3.5 lb single-stage flat trigger with KNS Precision anti-walk pins is genuinely one of the better factory triggers you will find in a production AR, with a clean break and short reset.
Running the POF Renegade Plus
At 6.4 pounds unloaded with Mission First Tactical furniture, it carries easily and swings fast, whether you are running drills, shooting a carbine match, or working varmints in the field. The triple-port muzzle brake keeps the muzzle flat during rapid fire, and the flat-top receiver is ready for whatever optic you prefer. One 30-round MFT magazine ships in the box, so grab an optic and ammo and this one is ready to earn its spot in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Model: Renegade Plus
- Manufacturer Part Number: 00856
- UPC: 847313008565
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO / .223 Rem
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel: 16.5" Nitride Heat-Treated 4150 CrMoV, 5R Rifling
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Device: Triple Port Muzzle Brake, 1/2×28 Threads
- Gas System: Mid-Length with Dictator 9-Position Adjustable Gas Block
- Handguard: 14.5" Free-Float Renegade M-LOK Rail with Heat Sink Barrel Nut
- Trigger: 3.5 lb Flat Single-Stage Drop-In with KNS Anti-Walk Pins
- Lower Receiver: Gen4 Billet Aluminum, Fully Ambidextrous
- Capacity: 30+1
- Furniture: Mission First Tactical Stock and Grip
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
- Sights: Optic Ready, Full-Length Top Picatinny Rail
What’s Included
- POF Renegade Plus 5.56 NATO rifle
- One 30-round Mission First Tactical magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the POF Renegade Plus a good rifle to run suppressed?
Yes, and this is one of its strongest selling points. The Dictator 9-position adjustable gas block lets you dial the gas down when a can is attached, which reduces back pressure and keeps the rifle cycling smoothly instead of getting overgassed. The 1/2×28 muzzle threads accept standard 5.56 suppressors and muzzle devices once you remove the factory brake.
What is the difference between the Renegade and the Renegade Plus?
Both share the 16.5 inch nitride barrel, Renegade M-LOK rail, heat sink barrel nut, and Dictator adjustable gas block. The Plus steps up to POF's Gen4 fully ambidextrous billet lower receiver, an upgraded bolt carrier group with the roller cam pin, and the 3.5 lb flat match trigger with KNS anti-walk pins. In short, the Plus is the match-ready version straight from the factory.
Does the Renegade Plus come with sights?
No, it ships optic ready with no iron sights installed. The full-length Picatinny rail across the upper receiver and handguard gives you plenty of room to mount a red dot, LPVO, magnified scope, or backup irons. Most buyers pair it with an optic that matches how they plan to use the rifle.
What ammo shoots best through the 1:8 twist barrel?
The 1:8 twist is a versatile middle ground that handles the widest range of bullet weights. It stabilizes common 55 grain range ammo just fine while also shooting heavier 69 to 77 grain match loads well. If you want to wring out the accuracy potential of the match-grade barrel and 3.5 lb trigger, quality 69 or 77 grain loads are a great place to start.





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