The FN SCAR 16S NRCH delivers proven military-grade reliability in a civilian-legal semi-automatic platform. This battle-tested design brings FN's Special Operations Forces rifle technology to sporting applications with enhanced ergonomics and modularity.
What Makes This Different
The SCAR 16S features a short-stroke gas piston system that runs cleaner and cooler than direct impingement alternatives. The monolithic upper receiver eliminates the need for separate handguards while providing a continuous Picatinny rail system. This design maintains zero even when accessories are removed and reinstalled, offering consistent accuracy that traditional AR-15 platforms struggle to match.
Key Features
- Short-stroke gas piston system for reliable cycling with minimal fouling
- Monolithic aluminum upper receiver with continuous MIL-STD-1913 rail
- Side-folding telescoping stock with adjustable cheekpiece for custom fit
- Ambidextrous charging handle and magazine release for left/right-handed operation
- Free-floating barrel with 1:7 twist rate optimized for 62-77 grain projectiles
- STANAG magazine compatibility accepts standard AR-15/M16 magazines
- Hard-coat anodized Flat Dark Earth finish for corrosion resistance
Field performance demonstrates the SCAR's adaptability across multiple roles. The 16.25-inch barrel balances velocity retention with maneuverability for both precision shooting and close-quarters applications. The gas system self-regulates for reliable function with various ammunition weights and suppressor use. Weather sealing and robust construction maintain function in adverse conditions where lesser rifles fail.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
- Barrel Length: 16.25 inches with 1:7 twist rate
- Overall Length: 27.5-31 inches (stock collapsed/extended)
- Weight: 7.9 pounds unloaded
- Magazine Capacity: 10+1 (accepts STANAG magazines)
- Operating System: Short-stroke gas piston
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth hard-coat anodized aluminum
- Country of Origin: Belgium/USA
The SCAR 16S represents decades of Special Forces feedback refined into a civilian platform. Limited production runs and FN's reputation for quality ensure strong value retention while delivering uncompromising performance.