First Look: RISE Armament Topo Watchman Rifle

A limited edition rifle with a distinctive map-like finish.

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posted on October 6, 2023
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Rise Armament Topo

Rise Armament is releasing a limited-edition AR-15 carbine with a 16 inch stainless steel barrel and a .223 Wylde chamber known as the Topo Watchman, due to it’s unique topographical pattern finish.

Since RISE Armament is known for its performance parts and components for AR-15 pattern firearms, the Topo Watchman Carbine is decked out with them. This includes the RISE Armament RA-535 Advanced Performance Trigger and the RA-701 Compensator aid keeping the muzzle level during rapid fire and remaining on target.

Like RISE’s original Watchman carbine, the limited-edition Topographical carbine has a stainless steel 416R barrel and a .223 Wylde chamber, in order to wring out the most accuracy of any .223 caliber grain loads. The Topo Watchman is guaranteed to shoot under a minute out of the box with most factory loaded ammunition. .223 Wylde chambers are often found in accuracy focused AR-15s as the internal chamber dimensions differ from both the standard .223 Rem. chamber or the standard 5.56mm chamber to maximize accuracy from the .223 Rem. cartridge while still being reliable enough for semi-auto feeding and function. 

RISE Armament Topo Watchman Specifications and Features:

  • Caliber: .223 Rem.
  • Action: Direct impingement semi-automatic
  • Barrel Length: 16 inches
  • Barrel Material: Stainless steel (416R)
  • Weight: 6.5 pounds
  • Finish: MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2 hardcoat anodized flat black with topographical pattern laser etched design
  • 5 inch RA 905X M-LOK handguard
  • RA-535 performance trigger
  • RISE Micro hand stop
  • RA-701 muzzle compensator
  • Includes hard long gun case and two magazines

The RISE Armament Topo Watchman rifle includes RISE Armament’s lifetime manufacturing warranty and has a starting retail price of $1749. Besides that, the Topo Watchman comes with their More-Bang-For-Your-Buck-Performance Guarantee which entitles customers to shoot and try out this rifle for 30 days. The company guarantees to buy it back or replace it if it doesn’t pass muster. To learn more, please visit risearmament.com.

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