The FN SCAR has grown from the 5.56 rifle reviewed here into a full family spanning fast-handling carbines and 20-inch precision rifles. For 2026, the question is no longer whether the SCAR is interesting. It is whether the 16S, 17S, or 20S makes enough sense to justify one very serious swipe of the credit card.
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FN SCAR Buyer’s Guide 2026: 16S vs. 17S vs. 20S
BY Will Dabbs Published: October 16, 2026 { 13 comments }Best Daniel Defense Rifles (2026): DDM4 V7 Pro & More
BY Clay Martin Published: September 25, 2026 { 6 comments }I always get excited about testing Daniel Defense rifles. They built the upper for the SOPMOD kits we had back in the day (and still do for all I know), and it was a huge leap forward over the old busted M4s we had prior to that. Black Creek, GA, has always turned out tough, high-quality products, and the M4V7 Pro is no exception.
FN Unveils New ARKA Rifle
BY Larry Z Published: June 9, 2026 { 2 comments }“The best of AR-15 ergonomics and the combat-proven reliability of the FN SCAR.”
Henry’s New Lever Action Supreme Rifle!
BY News Wire Published: January 2, 2025 { 4 comments }“The Lever Action Supreme Rifle is a testament to our commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries while preserving the soul of the platform that brought us to the dance,” said Andy Wickstrom, President of Henry Repeating Arms.
The Muta II: Bushmaster’s New Suppressor
BY Larry Z Published: December 5, 2024 { 0 comments }Bushmaster has just unveiled the Muta II, the latest suppressor in their lineup, and it comes with some noticeable upgrades.
HUXWRX 5.56 Flow TI Suppressor: Rated for FULL AUTO! — NRA 2024
BY Larry Z Published: May 18, 2024 { 0 comments }This lightweight suppressor weighs just 11.4 ounces and measures 6.8 inches in length and 1 inch in width, making it a bit wider than usual.
A Modular Lever-Action AR from FightLite — NRA 2024
BY Larry Z Published: May 17, 2024 { 8 comments }If you follow GunsAmerica, you know that FightLite puts out a lotta cool stuff! Well, this year at the 2024 NRAAM, they delivered once again.
Rock River Arms Announces the BT-2 ATR Ambidextrous Tactical Rifle
BY News Wire Published: March 4, 2024 { 0 comments }Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, expands its tactical firearms lineup with the introduction of the BT-2 ATR chambered in 5.56 NATO.
The Evolution of 5.56 Ball – A Look Then and Now (M855A1)
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: February 7, 2021 { 7 comments }When we hear the term “military ball” ammunition most of us equate it with some type of full metal jacketed (FMJ), bullet. Such as, “45 hard ball” being a 230-grain full metal jacketed, round nose for the 1911, or 9mm “ball” being a 115 or 124-grain full metal jacketed, round nose bullet for the military’s 9mms or our own.
Brownells Retro Rifle Coming to California Thanks to Battle Arms
BY Max Slowik Published: February 17, 2020 { 12 comments }Brownells and Battle Arms Development have teamed up to make the recently-launched Retro series available in California-compliant configurations.









