FN SCAR 16S NRCH 5.56 16-inch Rifle, 10-Round

The FN SCAR 16S NRCH is a 5.56x45mm rifle (FN America part no. 98621-2) upgraded with FN’s Non-Reciprocating Charging Handle system for shooters who need reliability and versatility from a piston-driven platform. The dual charging handles let a shooter run the rifle from any position, grip style, or optic choice, so braced or barrier-contact shooting stays fast and consistent. A rugged monolithic upper receiver with MIL-STD-1913 rail gives plenty of space for optics and accessories, while the folding buttstock adjusts for both length of pull and cheek rest height to fit different shooters. The short-stroke gas piston operating system keeps the SCAR 16S running cleaner and cooler than a comparable direct-impingement rifle, and its light recoil impulse makes fast, accurate follow-up shots easier. This configuration ships with a 10-round magazine, and the 16S remains the benchmark many shooters compare other piston-driven 5.56 rifles against.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56x45mm for reliable, widely available performance.
• Runs a short-stroke gas piston operating system for cleaner cycling and light recoil.
• Fitted with a 16.2-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel with a compensator.
• Feeds from a 10-round magazine in this configuration.
• Weighs approximately 7.25 lbs for a balanced, maneuverable rifle.
• Includes adjustable folding front and rear iron sights.
• Features a telescoping, side-folding polymer stock with an adjustable cheekpiece.
• Built around a hard-anodized monolithic aluminum receiver with MIL-STD-1913 rails at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock.
• Equipped with dual ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles that are user-swappable left or right.
• Uses an ambidextrous safety lever and magazine release, along with an enlarged trigger guard for gloved use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the SCAR 16S NRCH chambered in? It’s chambered in 5.56x45mm, giving it wide ammunition availability and manageable recoil.

What is the magazine capacity? This configuration ships set up to run a 10-round magazine.

Are the charging handles ambidextrous? Yes, the NRCH system uses dual non-reciprocating charging handles that are user-swappable left or right.

Buy the FN SCAR 16S NRCH

Shooters who want proven piston reliability with true ambidextrous operation should look closely at the SCAR 16S NRCH. Order this FN America rifle from our AR rifle selection at Schaefer Defense, and we’ll ship it insured to your local FFL from our Lubbock, Texas shop.