CAR 817 AR

Caracal International LLC · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 2017

Weight (empty)3300 g (116.4 oz)
Overall Length884 mm (34.80")
Barrel Length406 mm (15.98")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke Piston
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity750 m/s (2461 fps)
Muzzle Energy2625 J (1936 ft·lbf)
Effective Range600 m (656 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum 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