Ohio Ordnance Works HCAR (Modernized BAR)
Ohio Ordnance Works has been busy preparing their new HCAR for release. Originally debuted in 2013, reports from Bearing Arms indicate that the rifle will be heading to production soon.
The HCAR or “Heavy Counter-Assault Rifle” is a modernized and improved Browning Automatic Rifle that Ohio Ordnance Works has been producing for over 20 years. Notable improvements include bolt-hold-open, increased magazine capacity, lighter weight, and ergonomic selector switch.
Update: Fixed “Ordnance” (originally “Ordinance”)per comments.
Pictures are courtesy Soldier Systems:
The Heavy Counter Assault Rifle by Ohio Ordnance Works is based on the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle. Chambered for .30-06, the HCAR sports many improvements over the original BAR including a reduction in weight of nearly 8 lbs, modernized selector switch and bolt hold open/release, and a proprietary 30-round magazine.
The HCAR will soon be available from Osprey Armament.
www.ospreyarmament.com
www.ohioordnanceworks.com
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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Am I correct that it's semi-only? Fancy toy, then--which is still a GOOD thing!
I want one of these so damn bad!! I still want an original M1918 to but to have BOTH would be an awesome thing and conversation starter. LOL