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EMG Kel Tec Licensed Rdb17 Bullpup
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EMG · Rifle · Electric

EMG Kel Tec Licensed Rdb17 Bullpup

Badger Score
6.9/10
5 creator reviews · high confidence · read them
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Is the EMG Kel Tec Licensed Rdb17 Bullpup good?

Other creators rate it 6.9/10 across 5 reviews the index has read, with high confidence.

Key facts

Maker
EMG
Power
Electric
Type
Rifle
Price from
$322 at Airsoft Station

What other creators say

Badger Score 6.9/10 from 5 reviews read by the index (high confidence). Hands-on tests weigh more than unboxings; stated scores beat inferred ones. Each line links to the creator’s video.

The Ultimate Bullpup AEG - EMG Kel-Tec RDB17 AEG Review
Evike.com Airsoft · hands-on · review filed under another listing of this replica · mixed · 5.5/10 (inferred from stance)
“this puppy really has some great selling points to convert even an M4 fanboy like me over to the Bullpup performance system.”
The reviewer tested the Ares x KEL TEC RDB17, praising its compact bullpup design and standard M4 magazines while criticizing the difficult hop-up adjustment and ambidextrous ergonomics.
Problems with the Ares Kel Tec RDB 6 months on...
Never Cool · hands-on · review filed under another listing of this replica · mixed · 5.5/10 (inferred from stance)
“if you're a newer player or if you don't have time to fix those problems or if you don't know about teching i really wouldn't…”
The reviewer upgraded the Ares x KEL TEC RDB but warns newer players against buying it due to factory flaws like worn bushings and broken gears.
EMG | Ares Kel-Tec RDB 17 | The best airsoft bullpup so far??
DTW AIRSOFT · hands-on · review filed under another listing of this replica · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)
“it's actually quite a cracking little gun”
The reviewer initially disliked the Ares RDB-17 but grew to love it after range time, praising its build quality, reliable mag release, and suitability for CQB despite minor stock comfort issues.
Battle of the Bullpups | Ares L85a3 vs Kel-Tec RDB
DTW AIRSOFT · hands-on · review filed under another listing of this replica · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)
“personally I find the l85 to be just a little bit better for me than the rdb”
The reviewer compares the Ares L85A3 to the Kel-Tec RDB, finding the L85 slightly better for him, praising its trigger response and build, but notes battery space is tight.
EMG x Ares Keltec RDB17 AEG - Bringing It Home Ep. 96
Bespoke Airsoft · hands-on · review filed under another listing of this replica · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)
“I really do like this uh gun”
The reviewer tested the Ares KelTec RDB-17, praising its comfort and ergonomics while noting the need for iron sights or a red dot due to the bullpup design.

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