Caracal International LLC · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 2017
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 884 mm (34.80") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 750 m/s (2461 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2625 J (1936 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Caracal CAR 817 AR is a 7.62x51mm NATO battle rifle developed by Caracal International LLC for elite military and law enforcement units. Built on the AR platform with a short-stroke gas piston system, the CAR 817 shares the proven operating system of the CAR 816 but scaled up for the larger 7.62 NATO cartridge. The rifle features a user-adjustable gas regulator for normal, adverse conditions, and suppressed fire, a cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, and full ambidextrous controls. At 3....
Country of Origin: AE