Ruger SFAR

Sturm, Ruger & Company · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 2022

Weight (empty)3084 g (108.8 oz)
Overall Length902 mm (35.51")
Barrel Length409 mm (16.10")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Direct Impingement
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity838 m/s (2749 fps)
Muzzle Energy3304 J (2437 ft·lbf)
Effective Range600 m (656 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy

Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO

The Ruger SFAR (Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle) is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle introduced in September 2022 that delivers .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO ballistics in a package sized and weighted like a standard AR-15 rather than a conventional AR-10. By engineering a proprietary bolt carrier group and receiver set scaled to small-frame dimensions, Ruger produced a .308-class rifle weighing just 6.8 pounds (about 3,084g) in the 16.1-inch barrel configuration, roughly two pounds lighter...

Country of Origin: United States