FN SCAR 16

A review of the 5.56x45mm FN SCAR 16, including range demo as well as field strip.

Chambered for the high-velocity 5.56x45mm NATO (223 Rem.) cartridge, the selective fire FN SCAR® 16’s innovative gas-operated, short stroke piston system reduces fouling for greater reliability. The FN SCAR® 16 system features three user-interchangeable, free floating, cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrels with hard-chromed bores and A2-type flash suppressors. Fully-ambidextrous operating controls instantly adapt the FN SCAR® 16 to any user. The receiver-integrated MIL-STD 1913 optical rail plus three accessory rails enable mounting of a wide variety of tactical lights and lasers. The side-folding, polymer stock is fully adjustable for comb height and length-of-pull, and is colored matte black or authentic Flat Dark Earth.

The FN SCAR 15 Series includes the FN SCAR 16 Standard and the FN SCAR 16 CQC.

FN SCAR 16 Standard Specs:

  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (223 Rem.)
  • 14″ barrel length
  • 600 meters effective range, point target
  • 35.0″ overall length, with stock fully extended
  • 32.5″ overall length, with stock fully collapsed
  • 25.0″ overall length, with stock folded
  • 7.2 lbs. empty
  • GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Selective-fire
    • Short stroke gas piston
    • Rotating, locking bolt
    • 625 rounds per minute (RPM) cyclic rate of fire
    • Composite polymer Trigger Module
    • Matte black or Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color
    • Adjustable bipod available
  • RECEIVER
    • Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum receiver
    • MIL-STD 1913 accessory rails at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions
    • Adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear back-up iron sights
  • BARREL
    • Hammer-forged, chrome-lined steel
    • Fully free-floating design
    • Two barrel options available (Std., CQC); can be changed by operator in under 5 minutes with a point of impact shift of less than 1 minute of angle (1 MOA) from previously established zero
    • Highly-effective flash hider/interface
  • STOCK
    • Telescoping design
    • Side folding stock for aircraft and vehicle deployments; can still be fired from the folded position
    • Adjustable cheekpiece
    • Composite polymer construction
  • OPERATING CONTROLS
    • Ambidextrous selector lever and magazine release
    • Charging handle may be mounted on right or left side
    • Enlarged trigger guard for easier access when wearing gloves
    • Adjustable gas regulator for use with sound suppressor to maintain constant rate of fire
  • MAGAZINE
    • 30-round magazine capacity
    • Steel magazine body
    • Extended magazine base pad for improved ergonomics
    • Low friction follower

FN SCAR 16 CQC Specs:

  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO (223 Rem.)
  • 10″ barrel length
  • 400 meters effective range, point target
  • 31.0″ overall length, with stock fully extended
  • 28.5″ overall length, with stock fully collapsed
  • 21.0″ overall length, with stock folded
  • 6.7 lbs. empty
  • GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
    • Selective-fire
    • Short stroke gas piston
    • Rotating, locking bolt
    • 625 rounds per minute (RPM) cyclic rate of fire
    • Composite polymer Trigger Module
    • Matte black or Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color
    • Adjustable bipod available
  • RECEIVER
    • Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum receiver
    • MIL-STD 1913 accessory rails at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions
    • Adjustable folding front and folding/removable rear back-up iron sights
  • BARREL
    • Hammer-forged, chrome-lined steel
    • Fully free-floating design
    • Two barrel options available (Std., CQC); can be changed by operator in under 5 minutes with a point of impact shift of less than 1 minute-of-angle (1 MOA) from previously established zero
    • Highly-effective flash hider/interface
  • STOCK
    • Telescoping design
    • Side folding stock for aircraft and vehicle deployments; can still be fired from the folded position
    • Adjustable cheekpiece
    • Composite polymer construction
  • OPERATING CONTROLS
    • Ambidextrous selector lever and magazine release
    • Charging handle may be mounted on right or left side
    • Enlarged trigger guard for easier access when wearing gloves
    • Adjustable gas regulator for use with sound suppressor to maintain constant rate of fire
  • MAGAZINE
    • 30-round magazine capacity
    • Steel magazine body
    • Extended magazine base pad for improved ergonomics
    • Low friction follower

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