FN SCAR 16S 5.56 NATO | 16.2in | 10rd | 986212

The FN SCAR 16S NRCH is a semi-automatic modern sporting rifle chambered in .223 Rem / 5.56x45mm NATO with a hard-anodized monolithic upper receiver and non-reciprocating charging handles. It is delivered with ambidextrous controls, an adjustable folding/telescoping stock with cheekpiece and a cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel fitted with a compensator. The package includes one 10-round steel magazine and adjustable folding iron sights; the platform uses a short-stroke gas piston to reduce felt recoil and improve reliability.

For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform, consider the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 — it provides versatile magnification for close-to-medium ranges while remaining compatible with the SCAR’s optics-ready monolithic rail.

Common applications for this rifle include use as a modern sporting rifle (MSR) platform and range/competition training where a durable, optics-ready chassis and ambidextrous controls are valued.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 845737013639.
• The caliber is listed as .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The action is Semi-Automatic.
• The listed magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
• The rifle includes one 10-round steel magazine.
• The weight is listed as 7.25 lb.
• The finish is described as Matte Black.
• The receiver is a hard-anodized monolithic aluminum upper.
• The barrel is described as cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined with compensator.
• The stock is a telescoping side-folding polymer stock with adjustable cheekpiece.
• The rifle features non-reciprocating charging handles (NRCH).
• The operating system is a short-stroke gas piston.
• The controls are ambidextrous.
• The accessory rails are MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions.
• The sighting system includes adjustable folding front and removable rear iron sights.

Durable construction, ambidextrous ergonomics and an optics-ready monolithic rail make the SCAR 16S NRCH a practical choice for shooters who want a low-recoil, piston-driven MSR with modern controls. The rifle’s combination of a chrome-lined, hammer-forged barrel and non-reciprocating charging handles supports consistent operation and flexible optic placement.