FNLE SCAR 5.56x45mm, 16.25" Barrel, 30 Rounds, Flat Dark Earth Md: 98511
The FN SCAR is the semi-auto only version of the latest service rifle of U.S. special operators. Light, fast-handling and quick shooting, the FN SCAR 16S is chambered in 5.56x45 mm and features a free-floating, cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel with chrome-lined bore. The FN SCAR 17S is chambered in 7.62x51 mm and features a free-floating, cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel with chrome-lined bore. Fully-ambidextrous operating controls on both models instantly adapt to any shooter and any shooting position. The receiver-integrated MIL-STD 1913 optical rail and three accessory rails enable the mounting of scopes or electronic sights, plus tactical lights and lasers. The telescoping, side-folding polymer stock is fully adjustable for comb height and length of pull, and is available in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) or matte black.
Features :
- Receiver : Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum
MIL-STD 1913 accessory rails at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions
Adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear iron sights
- Barrel : Hammer-forged, chrome-lined, fully free-floating
Compensator
- Stock : Telescoping side-folding polymer stock
Adjustable cheekpiece
A2-style pistol grip
- Operating Controls : Ambidextrous safety lever and magazine release
Charging handle may be mounted on right or left side
Enlarged trigger guard for easier access when wearing gloves
Composite polymer trigger module
Specifications :
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Overall Length: 27.5? (collapsed); 37.5? (extended)
- Magazine Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Weight: 7.25 lbs. (empty)
- Barrel Length: 16.25"
- Semi-auto only
- Short-stroke gas piston
- Rotating, locking bolt
- Flat Dark Earth Finish
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles.
—
Craig Boddington
