Celik Chimera PB-223 Semi-Auto Hunting Rifle
The Celik Chimera PB-223 is a modern semi-automatic hunting rifle engineered for shooters who demand precision, reliability, and adaptability in the field. Now making its Canadian debut, the Chimera PB-223 delivers a refined balance of ergonomics, performance, and modular design, making it an ideal choice for hunters and sport shooters alike.
At its core, the Chimera features an 18.5-inch barrel with a fast 1:8 twist rate, optimized for stabilizing a wide range of bullet weights. The barrel is threaded at 1/2x28 and comes pre-installed with a muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise for faster follow-up shots.
Out of the box, the Chimera PB-223 is ready for action, shipping with:
- Two standard 5/10-round AR magazines
- A durable Picatinny rail on the receiver for optics or accessory mounting
- A complete cleaning kit for long-term maintenance
- Adjustable Rear Stock
Specifications:
- Caliber: .223 Rem
- Barrel Material: AISI-SAE 4140 ( 42CrMo4)
- Berrel Finish: Melonite
- Barrel Length: 18.5" Threaded
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Thread Pitch: 1/2x28 (with muzzle brake installed)
- Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminium Alloy
- Magazine Capacity: 5 Rnd. Removable Magazine (AR15)
- Operation: Gas Operated Semi Automatic
- Safety: Trigger Block
- Sights: Picatinny Rail
- Length: 39.5"
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
***** Assembly Instructions for Chimera PB223 Rifle *****
- Unscrew forend retaining nut from barrel assembly and remove forend from barrel assembly.
- Slide and hold charge handle retaining pin back to remove charge handle.
- Slide top action fixing pin out to the left side of the gun, but not fully out of the gun (there is a stopper on
this pin). - Line up dovetail of picatinny rail with dovetail on top of receiver, and slide barrel assembly fully into
receiver. - Insert long section of action fixing pin into left side of receiver, taking care to line up straight sides of
pins of straight sides in receiver. - Insert fixing pin screw into right side of receiver and tighten ***note this screw is reverse threaded.
- Slide top retention pin back into place.
- Slide charge handle retention pin back and re-insert charge handle.
- Slide forend back over bottom action and return forend retaining nut.
***** Assembly Tips *****
- Ensure the action spring guide rod is fully seated.
- Ensure the top action fixing pin is fully at the stopper out to the left of the receiver.
- Ensure the bolt is properly seated on action bar.
- Ensure the picatinny rail dovetails into the receiver