Overview
The CAR816 A2 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The short-stroke push rod gas piston design is controlled by a three-position gas valve. It’s manufactured with the best materials such as a Carpenter 158 bolt housed in an anti-tilt carrier, 4150 CMV barrel and aircraft-grade aluminum. These materials, when partnered with our unique barrel extension and chamber design, give exceptional accuracy as well as the ability to surpass NATO testing protocols, including destructive testing. Proudly manufactured in the United States.
KEY FEATURES
- Built to exceed NATO test protocols including; Bore Obstruction and “Over the Beach” Testing.
- Caracal® Forged 7075 Hard Coat Anodized upper and lower receiver set
- Caracal® 12″ Handguard with key lock anti cant, integrated QD sling points and Mlok® attachement system
- QPQ 4150 CMV Barrel with Caracal® Barrel Extension and Chamber Design
- Mil-Spec BCG (Auto) with Carpenter 158 Bolt and Staked Gas Key.
- Enhanced Duty Trigger, Ambi Selector, and stakeless end plate with integrated QD point.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
TECHNICAL SPECS
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Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Operating Principle: Gas Operated, Direct Impingement
- Modes of Fire: Safe and Semi, or optional Select Fire
- Operating Principle: Gas Operated, Direct Impingement
- Overall Length (stock expanded): 35.8” (909mm)
- Overall Length (stock collapsed): 32.2” (818mm)
- Barrel Length: 16” (406mm)
- Barrel Contour: Modified M4
- Barrel Material: 4150 CMV, QPQ Black Nitride
- Rifling Twist: 1:7”
- Flash Hider: A2 Style – 1/2”-28 Threads
- Weight w/o Magazine: 6.4 lbs. (2.9kg)
- Trigger Type: EDT® Sharp Shooter
- Trigger Pull: 5.5 lbs. (2.5 – 4.3kg)
- Magazine Type: Polymer with Steel Feed Lips
- Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds / 10 rounds
- Hand Guard: 12″ Free Float with M-LOK® and QD points
- Buttstock: Magpul® CTR® Carbine Stock (Milspec)
- Grip: Caracal®
