The IWI Zion-25 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester with a 16-inch threaded barrel and a 20-round capacity. It has a black nitride barrel finish, Picatinny rail, ARCA/M-LOK handguard, and an 8-position B5 stock. The Z25AST16308 model ships in black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: IWI 
• Model: Zion-25 
• Caliber: .308 Winchester 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 20+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black, black nitride 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16-inch threaded barrel with black nitride finish 
• M-LOK handguard with ARCA rail compatibility 
• Picatinny rail on top 
• 8-position B5 stock 
• 20-round capacity

Owners of the IWI Zion-25 in .308 Winchester appreciate the platform's AR-pattern familiarity combined with the added reach of a full-power rifle cartridge. The threaded barrel and M-LOK handguard make it easy to configure for different roles without replacing major components.

The 16-inch barrel length is seen as a practical compromise: short enough to handle indoors or in tight spaces, long enough to preserve most of the .308's performance at typical engagement distances. Some owners note the rifle runs better with quality brass-cased ammunition and takes a few hundred rounds to fully break in.

The Zion-25 draws consistent positive feedback on build quality and ergonomics, though a few buyers flag the price as higher than comparable domestic AR-pattern .308 rifles. Aftermarket support is growing but still not as deep as for the more established domestic platforms.