FN SCAR 16S Semi-Automatic Rifle 5.56x45mm NATO 16.25" Barrel (1)-30Rd Magazine Side Folding Stock Woodland Camouflage Finish
The FN SCAR 16S is the semi-automatic version of the US Military's MK 16. Light, fast-handling and quick shooting, the FN SCAR 16S is chambered in 5.56x45mm and features a free-floating, cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel with chrome-lined bore and chamber; fully ambidextrous operating controls instantly adapt to any shooter and any shooting position; receiver integrated MIL-STD 1913 optical rail and three accessory rails enable the mounting of scopes or electronic sights tactical lights and lasers; telescoping, side-folding polymer stock is fully adjustable for comb height and length of pull.
Brand: FN
Category: Tactical Rifles
Series: 16S
Model: SCAR
Caliber: 5.56x45mm
Barrel Length Range: 16" to 16.99"
Operating System: Gas Piston
Stock Finish Group: Natural Camouflage
Capacity: 30+1
Stock Material: Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Oal: 27.50- 37.50"
Hand: Ambidextrous
Sights: Adj Folding Front / Iron Read
Barrel Material: Chrome Lined Steel
Receiver Description: Picatinny Rail
Grips: A2 Style
Receiver Material: Aluminum
Safety: Ambidextrous Safety Lever
Stock Description: Adj Telescopic
Barrel Description: Compensated
Barrel Length: 16.25"
Max Capacity: 30
Weight: 7.25 lbs
Stock Finish: Woodland Camo
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
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
