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  • How It Works
  • What Is It?
  • Models
  • Advantages
  • Features
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News

We're working on great new projects. Keep visiting to find out the latest news. Or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to get both news and special deals.

  • New product announcement: We're taking pre-orders for the Tactilite T2 in .416 Barrett.  Watch the most recent demo, here.
  • New product announcement: We're doing another small run of T1s chambered in .408 CheyTac, and featuring a Lothar-Walther standard steel barrel.
  • The Tactilite T1 in .338 Lapua was recently featured on Modern Rifle Adventures. Check out some of our recent media attention, here.
  • Facebook. Zel Custom Mfg. is now on Facebook. Become a fan and get news and exclusive deals on uppers and accessories. These will be different deals than offered on Twitter, so follow us on both!
  • Twitter. Zel Custom Mfg. is now on Twitter. Become a fan and get news and exclusive deals on uppers and accessories. These will be different deals than offered on Twitter, so follow us on both!
  • Tactilite Blog. You can also follow our news and random musings on our Tactilite blog
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How It Works

Converting Your AR into a Tactilite is simple, takes less than five minutes, and requires no special tools or skills.

  • Using our simple, illustrated instructions, remove the bolt catch, disconnector and buffer assembly from your standard AR-15 or M4 style lower receiver.
  • Optionally, substitute the heavy-duty hammer and spring (supplied).
  • Attach the Tactilite upper onto the lower receiver at the lugs (just like any other upper).
  • Enjoy.
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What Is It?

The Tactilite is a complete upper assembly that converts any AR-15 style lower into a precision, big-bore, bolt-action rifle.

  • Complete. The Tactilite is a complete upper assembly.  It includes the upper receiver, bolt-action, barrel, muzzle brake, and handguard. We even include a heavy-duty hammer and spring, which you can install at your option.
  • Simple. Swap the existing upper for the Tactilite upper.  Using our illustrated instructions, conversion takes less than 5 minutes, and requires no special tools or skills.
  • Perfect. The Tactilite is perfect for extra lowers that you may have.  Or for a reason to buy a another lower.
  • Affordable. The Tactilite is the best, most affordable way to get into a .50 BMG, .416 Barrett or .338 Lapua.
  • Easy & Private. The Tactilite is a firearms accessory, so it does not require federal background checks, paperwork, license, or a gun dealer.   It ships right to your door.
  • The Tactilite will change the way you see your AR.
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Tactilite Models

The Tactilite comes in models to fit every need and budget:


  • T1 (Single Shot) or T2 (Magazine Fed)
  • Super Match is our competition-grade configuration featuring a Lothar-Walther Super Match barrel and built to achieve sub-1/2 MOA with match ammo.
  • Duty is our LE/MIL configuration with a "standard" Lothar-Walther barrel and priced to fit most department budgets.
  • Ultralite is our value configuration, featuring a Mossberg barrel.  An outstanding bargain, the Ultralite is our most popular line.
  • See Technical Specifications for more information on the Tactilite
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Tactilite Advantages

With so many advantages at an affordable price, we make it easy for you to choose the Tactilite.

  • CNC-Machined From A Single Piece of Stock. The Tactilite upper receiver starts as a 20 lb piece of steel and ends as a 3.5 lb precision component.  Simply put, no other production method can deliver greater strength and accuracy.  Beware of cheap imitations using cast and/or welded parts.
  • Integrated Scope Rail. The Tactilite features a scope rail that is machined directly in the upper receiver for perfect barrel-alignment and unmatched strength.  Watch this video of our how other scope mount / rail combinations can flex and shift under the stress of fire.
  • Free-floating Barrel. All Tactilite models feature a standard free-floating barrel, for greater accuracy.
  • CeraKote Finish. The Tactilite features a standard black CeraKote finish.  CeraKote is one of the most durable and finest looking firearm finishes available. For a little bit more money, you can customize it with a range of colors and stencils.  Our custom finisher does great work, go ahead challenge him!
  • Affordable. Configured with a Lothar-Walther barrel, the Tactilite is the one of the most accurate and affordable big-bore rifles on the market.  The Tactilite costs hundreds of dollars less than similarly featured complete rifles.
  • Rugged and reliable. Simple design, solid parts, precision manufacturing, and a CeraKote finish make the Tactilite a tool that you can count on, no matter what the situation or environmental conditions.
  • Light-weight. The typical Tactilite upper weighs about 15 lbs.  Fully configured with lower, scope and bipod, it weighs about 20 lbs.  Is light weight an advantage?  Only if you ever plan on picking it up.
  • More Choices.  Choose from a variety of chamberings, barrels, lengths and left/right-hand options.  Don't see what you like?  We're a custom shop and would be happy to work with you in building the Tactilite to fit your needs.
  • Made in U.S.A. - The Tactilite is machined here in our shop, where we can carefully control quality.  Some competitors use the least-cost contractor to make their products.  We remain committed to making our product in our shop and in America.
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Tactilite Features

The Tactilite offers many high-end features usually available only on rifle systems that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars more

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