The best accuracy was obtained with the Federal Gold Medal match load, which featured Sierra’s 155-gr. MatchKing bullet. Five-shot groups with this load averaged 0.83 inches—vindicating the factory’s 1-m.o.a. accuracy guarantee. Performance averaged slightly more than an inch—impressive results for a short-barreled, relatively light .308 Win. semi-automatic rifle. The 20-inch barrel delivered velocity sufficient to ensure supersonic bullet flight out to the rifle’s practical range of 600 yards with all of the loads we tested.

No malfunctions of any kind were observed during our 100-round-plus test session. Recoil with all loads was mild, thanks largely to the semi-automatic action. In addition to testing from the bench, we also shot from the prone and supported standing (barricade) positions.

We found little we’d improve on the FNAR. We liked the bilaterally actuated magazine release, but it is not as conveniently located in relation to the trigger finger as in the AR-10-class of rifles. Also, the trigger on our sample gun could have been crisper.

The FNAR is an accurate and reliable semi-automatic rifle well suited for applications that require both accuracy and fast follow-up shots.

Importer: FNH USA; (703) 288-1292; Fnhusa.com

Caliber: 7.62X51 mm NATO/ .308 Win.

Action Type: Gas-operated semi-automatic rifle

Receiver: 7075 T6 aluminum, black anodized

Barrel: 20", chrome-moly steel, chrome-lined, fluted

Rifling: Four-groove, 1:12" right-hand twist

Magazine: 10- or 20-round detachable box

Sights: None supplied; 9¾" Picatinny rail for scope mounting

Trigger Pull: Two-stage, 4 lbs. 11-ozs.

Stock: (with neutral shim installed) length of pull, 137⁄8"; drop at heel, 2"; drop at front of comb (medium cheekpiece installed), 11⁄16"; drop at rear of comb (medium cheekpiece installed), 11⁄8"

Overall Length: 41¼" (1/2" buttpad)

Weight: 9 lbs. 11 ozs. (with 20-round steel box magazine)

Accessories: Extra magazine, Versa-Pod bipod, extra cheekpieces, shims and buttpads, owner’s manual, plastic case

Suggested Retail Price: $1,821

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