The H&R Government Carbine 5.56 NATO rifle (brand part no. HR51655140082) is an AR-style carbine with a fixed A2 carry handle and an adjustable carbine stock. H&R gives it a 14.7-inch barrel with a pinned-and-welded muzzle device, and it ships with one 30-round magazine. The chambering also accepts .223 Remington. It is a compact, traditional carbine for the range.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with .223 Remington compatibility.
• The barrel measures 14.7 inches with a pinned-and-welded muzzle device.
• Capacity is 30 rounds, and one magazine is included.
• The sights are iron sights in a fixed A2 carry handle.
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The stock is an adjustable carbine stock.
• Overall length is 33.75 inches.
• Weight is 6.5 pounds.
• The safety is a manual selector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the muzzle device on the Government Carbine removable? No, the muzzle device is pinned and welded to the 14.7-inch barrel.

What sights does it have? Iron sights housed in a fixed A2 carry handle.

Can it use .223 Remington ammo? Yes, the chambering accepts .223 Remington as well as 5.56 NATO.

Buy the H&R Government Carbine 5.56 NATO Rifle

A traditional carry-handle carbine in 5.56 NATO. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto rifles.