Riley Defense RAK-308 7.62x51mm NATO Rifle with Wood Furniture, 20-Round Capacity

The Riley Defense RAK-308 is a milled-receiver AK rifle built on a proven mil-spec platform and chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester)—a cartridge that bridges the gap between intermediate and full-power rifle performance. Built by Riley Defense using a surplus Yugoslavian parts kit with American-made components to ensure 922(r) compliance, this rifle delivers authentic AK ergonomics and reliability in a caliber suited for both medium-range hunting and precision rifle shooting. The milled receiver is heat-treated to mil-spec standards, and the whole rifle wears real wood furniture with honest wear marks from its surplus origins—light to dark brown tones that tell a story of hard use.

At 41.5 inches and 9.5 pounds, the RAK-308 handles like a modern battle rifle. The 19.65-inch 4150 nitride barrel is left-hand threaded (14x1 LH) and paired with a forged, polished bolt and carrier for smooth semi-automatic cycling. Three-position adjustable gas lets you dial the rifle in for different ammunition or suppressor use. An integrated scope mount rail on the receiver gives you a solid foundation for glass; iron sights—both standard adjustable and night-capable—are installed. The wood stock and handguards, combined with the blued finish, give this rifle a classic AK look that stands apart from the polymer-clad crowd. You get a 20-round steel magazine (M77B), bayonet lug, and cleaning rod in the box.

This is a rifle that rewards shooters who appreciate tool-grade engineering over marketing. The effective range is stated at 600 yards, putting it in the conversation with any modern 7.62 NATO semi-auto. If you're looking for a 7.62x51mm AK platform rifle with real surplus heritage and genuine American compliance, the Riley Defense RAK-308 delivers no-nonsense firepower.

Key Features

• Milled receiver with mil-spec heat treatment and polished forged bolt and carrier for reliability and smooth operation
• Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) with effective range to 600 yards
• Solid wood furniture (stock and handguards) with authentic surplus finish; black polymer grip
• Three-position adjustable gas system for cycling flexibility across ammunition types and applications
• Integrated CNC-machined scope mount side rail for mounting optics
• Front and rear iron sights, including night-capable sights
• Bayonet lug and cleaning rod included
• 20-round steel M77B magazine included
• Semi-automatic closed-bolt action
• 922(r) compliant American-sourced components

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 922(r) compliant mean, and does this rifle have it?

Federal law (922(r)) restricts the number of foreign-origin parts in a semi-automatic rifle built on a foreign receiver. The Riley Defense RAK-308 uses a surplus Yugoslavian parts kit but incorporates American-made components to meet 922(r) compliance, making it fully legal to own and import.

Can I mount a scope or red dot on this rifle?

Yes. The RAK-308 comes with a CNC-machined scope mount side rail integrated into the milled receiver, giving you a solid mounting platform for optics. It also ships with factory front and rear iron sights.

What is the effective range of the 7.62x51mm NATO RAK-308?

The effective range is stated at 600 yards. The 19.65-inch 4150 nitride barrel produces the velocity and accuracy needed for medium-range hunting and precision rifle applications.

What magazines does the RAK-308 use, and what comes in the box?

The RAK-308 uses 20-round steel M77B magazines. A 20-round magazine is included with the rifle, along with a cleaning rod and bayonet lug for traditional AK accessory compatibility.