FNH FNAR Review
4/4/10

Since I have written many posts during my review of the FNAR 7.62x51mm (308 Win) Standard Autoloading Rifle, I have listed them all together in this post and placed them in the order that I conducted the FNAR reviews.  You can click on the links below to follow the reviews in the sequence from my initial purchase to my final range testing.  Along the way, I had to add mounts and a scope, and since these are mounted on my FNAR, I have included links to those reviews so you can follow the progression to my final setup.

 

Posts:

1. FNAR Review - The Purchase
2. FNAR Review - What's In The Box - Gun
3. FNAR Review - What's In The Box - Magazines
4. FNAR Review - What's In The Box - Interchangeable Inserts
5. FNAR Review - What's In The Box - Stock Shims
6. FNAR Review - What's In The Box - The Rest
7. FNAR Review - Pre "Test Fire" Summary
8. Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50 MC Target Scope Review & Burris XTR Xtreme Tactical Rings Review on a FNAR Rifle
9. Scope Height - FNAR + Zeiss Conquest + Burris XTR Rings
10. What 308 Winchester Ammo to Use During My FNAR Range Test?
11. FNAR Review - First Range Test
12. FNAR Review - Second Range Test (25 Yards Indoors)
13. FNAR Review - Third Range Test (100 Yards) - Issues with rest system.
14. FNAR Review - Fourth Range Test (100 Yards) - Clearly a 1 MOA or better rifle
15. FNAR Review - Fifth Range Test (100 Yards)
16. FNAR Review - Posts, Pros, Cons, and Bottom Line (this page)

Pros:

• An automatic that will shoot 1 MOA out of the box (checkout the fourth range test)
• Descended from Browning BAR for reliability and durability
• Automatic action helps absorb recoil and is fun to shoot
• 5, 10, 20 round magazines available
• Fully adjustable butt stock to a shooters preference
• Nice trigger pull
• An autoloader with character.  The look of a hunting rifle with the extras of a tactical rifle.
• Control and comfort of a pistol grip
• Rail ready for those night time hunts
• Competitive price when compared to other .308 rifles that claim 1 MOA out of the box

Cons:

• Magazine costs - In time, I can see these coming down, especially if someone can make an aftermarket magazine. Current pricing is about $65 to $80 per magazine and there doesn't seem to be a price difference between the 5, 10 and 20 round magazines.
• Small Gun Case - Honestly this has nothing to do with the gun and at least the gun case is not a custom molded one that is not usable with another rifle. Since it can be used for another rifle, maybe this is actually a pro.
• More difficult to strip and clean than a typical AR style rifle

Bottom Line:

This rifle offers a good blend of both the hunting and tactical features and is a platform that can deliver reliability and accuracy.  FNH proved that they stand behind their products when they corrected a manufacturing issue on my rifle in record time.  I am pleased with my FNAR and have no regrets.  I'm also looking forward to shooting the rifle at farther distances.  Just to be clear, I want to answer the following questions:

• Do I have any regrets in purchasing this rifle over another rifle? No
• Would I purchase another FNAR?  Yes and actually I am considering getting one for my son.
• Would I recommend this rifle?  Yes
• Does the FNAR make an attractive shooting platform?  My opinion is yes, but you decide.

In The Photo Above:

• FNH FNAR 7.62x51mm (308 Win) Standard Autoloading Rifle
• FNH FNAR 5 Round Magazine
• Burris XTR Xtreme Tactical Rings - Medium
• Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50mm with Target Turrets
• Zeiss Sunshade
• Butler Creek Flip-Open Objective Cover
• Harris Bipod Series S Model LM
• Blackhawk Single Point Sling Adapter

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