Ruger's latest addition to their modern sporting rifle lineup, the Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle, or SFAR. The SFAR combines the ballistic advantages of larger calibers with the size of a traditional MSR. The smaller of the two initial configurations of this rifle features a 16'' barrel model and weighs in at just 6.8 pounds unloaded. By utilizing superior materials and engineering, the SFAR is bigger and stronger where it needs to be and remains smaller and lighter than comparable .308-sized rifles.Utilizing many mil-spec-compatible components and fitted with the Ruger Elite 452 trigger, the construction and operation of the Ruger SFAR will be familiar to the millions of Americans who have already adopted traditional modern sporting rifles. The upper and lower receivers are both CNC-machined from 7075-T6 forgings and feature an oversized magazine well, forward assist, dust cover and brass deflector. Barrels are cold hammer-forged with 5R rifling, a 5/8''-24 muzzle thread, and finis...