FN Herstal · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2010
| Weight (empty) | 5080 g (179.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1031 mm (40.59") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 790 m/s (2592 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3535 J (2607 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The FN SCAR 20S is the semi-automatic civilian variant of the Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle (SSR), developed by FN Herstal for the United States Special Operations Command's precision rifle requirement. Built on the proven SCAR-H platform with a short-stroke gas piston system, the SCAR 20S features a 508mm (20-inch) match-grade cold hammer-forged barrel, factory-installed Geissele Super SCAR two-stage trigger, and an extended monolithic upper receiver with full-length Picatinny rail. The precision-...
Country of Origin: Belgium