FNAR bolt removal high definition version

[mace1337]

What the fuck were they smoking when designing this?

[wysoft]

Over-engineered gun.

[rfh223]

HOLY CRAP !! TRY DOING THAT IN THE DARK SITTING IN MUD & TRYING TO STAY QUIET !

[chris1172]

like everyone else thanks for posting this the owners manual sucks big time and didn't give a proper clean procedure in my opinion. but this video made it a lot easier.

[samtech79]

Wow! What a beast to clean... but I still want one. I love my FAL but it's not well suited for anything past 400 yards. So I've been eyeing an FNAR. Thanks for posting this. Just the sort of thing a guy needs to know befor dropping a mint on one of these.

[Blckbrdxx]

great demonstration ... thanks! Just got a used FNAR and the firing pin & spring fell out of the bolt. Gotta figure out what held it in and why it fell out.

[Jeenyus1983]

Thanks again for posting this....Problem here: I loaded a 175 gr. a lil too hot and punctured a primer and bloated a case. The case got stuck in my chamber, my bolt wouldnt eject the shell, and after much time I finally got the old case out... Currently the rifle will not extract at all. How do i tear the bolt down further?

[artyb1974]

would it be easier to get an m1a,whole lot easier to take apart

[TargornXelos]

not to be a dick or anything, but would you not remove the optics first instead of balancing the rifle on it?

[cadmachinist]

@TargornXelos

I don't think you are a dick at all! just ignorant of high quality firearm components.

If the optics could be affected that easily, then they would be completely useless in

the real world. Besides, removing the optics would require a re-sighting.

[parawiss]

@cadmachinist

Depending on mounting solution, the optics may or may not be affected by removal/remounting. A good quality weaver/picatinny style mounting solution with good quality rings should not be affected at all.

Frankly if you have a semi-auto rifle with an optics setup that does not facilitate easy removal/remounting without any shift of zero then you have a crappy cheap setup that is a problem in and of it's self.

[RussellClank]

@cadmachinist Would you reccomend purchasing a Browning BAR in .308, or one of these FN FNARs? Which would you say is easier to clean?

[cadmachinist]

@RussellClank

The BAR and FNAR are the identical action. The difference is in the weight of the barrel.

Oh, and the FNAR is a "black" rifle ...

[TGF00Buck]

Thanks much

[scarred4life1]

Wow why would anybody ever buy one of these? That field strip was agonizing. You could get a DPMS LR-308 that strips just like an AR-15 and is more accurate then this rifle. Is there a special reason why people buy these?

[TGF00Buck]

@scarred4life1 Because an AR-15 GI system shoots dirty and fouls far faster. This gun is more like an M1 you fully strip it once a year maybe to clean it, the rest the time you just clean the barrel and call it good.

[Flumphinator]

I'm going to buy one of these, cut down the barrel, and shoot only steel-cased, corrosive primed Russian surplus ammunition.

Oh I'm also planning on doing an awesome spraypaint camo job on the whole rifle.

[echoside190]

@Flumphinator

+1 internets to you good sir.

[dereklmoore]

Thanks man!

Lifesaver for re-assyembly! Just reverse the process, has to go back the same way it comes apart!

[FLHPI02]

Great video and thanks for posting it! The only suggestion would have been adding the reassembly, as the order in the FN manual will not work. For all those saying FN made a poor design, do the research. The basis for this rifle has existed since 1967. The BAR sporting rifle is one of the most successful semi auto hunting rifles ever. FN took that design and beefed it up. Adding a magazine feed has bridged the gap nicely for precision vs firepower. Also, this level of cleaning is seldom needed.

[MultigunVideo]

Thank you for the excellent video mister! Your instructions emboldened me to finally remove the barrel so I could thread it for a Arredondo muzzle brake. Much easier than I had anticipated. Thanks again.

[Lynxrab]

Very useful video. I really appreciate it. I practically had to watch the video in reverse to put it together. It was interesting having my buddy pause and play the video for me since my hands we covered in solvent.

[reignick1133]

Jeezus this is a complicated field strip for a L.E.O. / MIL rifle ...

I was considering one for long range work , but after this I think I might save up for the SCAR 17S anding this to an officer and asking him to clean it for the first time is like handing a kid a rubik's cube and forcing him to solve it in 15 seconds at gunpoint...

[kephrarubin]

Excellent VID! A question if you can help out I'd appreciate it: I have what looks like a slight scorch mark on the inside of the forearm piece just under the piston assembly... should I be concerned about that?

[magichandpuppet]

@cadmachinist - Can you tell me which Bushnell optics you are using on your FNAR? If money was no object, would you still use this one? Thanks!

[Jeenyus1983]

I know gswatt35 summed it up completely--but--I cant thank you enough for posting this bro--the FN manual is WEAK!! FN should pay YOU for posting this!! VERY VALUABLE!!----MANY MANY THANKS----Its not that tough once you've seen it done a time or two-but without seeing this vid-theres NO WAY I'd consider doing this on my own---God Bless---

[nurseiam]

For those people familiar with the Browning BAR this will look somewhat familiar. Me not being one of those people this video was an incredible help. Mine is actually the Winchester SX AR, which is the same gun with a different stock. With good reloads it shoots 3/4" groups at 200 yards. Not many of the usual "black" guns can match that.

[4thReichProductions]

If you look at FN Pretty much all thier guns are Caveman Simple to strip down and clean. Why Does the FNAR have to be such a pain?

This was on my short list till I saw this vid. Guess its down to the FNP-45 Tactical or the FS2000

[FDNY101202]

guess im not getting one of these anymore. :-(

[allthingsoutdoors]

I have been delaying tearing down my FNAR because of all the bla bla on the interrnet. Today I took it down while watching your video. It was EASY !!!!! Thanks for taking the time to do this video!!!

Don't let this break down keep you away from the FNAR. The action does not have to be cleaned very ofter, it's a piston driven gun. An AR is a DI gun, meaning the action should be cleaned often. Apple and oranges.

[Adol666]

From what i gather Its an awsome rifle, but what a pain in the ass to tear now

[Yebache]

I forgot to mention that the video is very well done. Thumbs up for visual clarity and excellent instructions. Excellent video sir.

[Yebache]

If I had an FNAR I'm sure I would be indebted to you.

I think this worked as FNAR purchase prevention for me though. Sort of like crying babies around young adults without kids yet. Really makes taking down every other gun I've got look like a walk in the park...

[DaCarGuy69]

I'm glad I watched this teardown video before buying one... I'll be looking elsewhere for a patrol rifle.

[ShotgunKirk]

Well done sir!

[vinmega]

I am tweaking my gas screw. I shut it and turned it open 1 1/2 turn, seems to be very reliable. Any feedback?

[puZAEdr]

Nice vid...

I have to ask the fnar/sxar owners, what is this facsination of removing the bolt?

If fn says leave it alone then why must everyone try and remove it? I have almost 800rds thru mine and no problems.

[MS3FTW]

@puZAEdr Why not? I'm not an idiot, and I want to fully clean my rifle. Why would I listen to a recommendation made for idiots?

[34foryou]

I never knew Rube Goldberg designed firearms.

[Jeenyus1983]

Ok-I just got my sxar!-same gun as the fnar identically-but minus the longer top rail and two side rails on the fnar-now-I realize I need to clean this before firing, but do I neec to clean the entire op system or just the barrel?

[1LonePuma]

We appreciate the video on the FNAR, which tells us how clumsy it can be for cleaning. Also, we were concerned about the rifle laying on the scope adjustments until we saw that it was a Bushnell. Personally, I would recommend a type of cleaning bench to prevent damage to the scope adjustments. I spent over a grand for my scope and would never consider doing that, but that's just me.

Thanks again.

[gswatt35]

Thank you 10,000 times over for posting this! The instructions that come with the FNAR sucks. But this video is INVALUABLE as a training aid!

Watching this video almost gave me nightmares about trying to fieldstrip the weapon as it looks very complicated. However, once you have done it a couple of times, it really isn't that hard. Great weapon!

[johnandraquell]

Thanks for posting, I have been afraid to take mine apart since I couldnt find anything on the subject.

[chevpick]

GREAT VIDEO!! This enabled me to clean my gun which I bought used and it was dirty! Its a bit more work but the more you do it, the less time it will take you to it.

[onebilly]

OMG that is a lot of work....

[nintendolad100]

I have a fnar and its a really good sniper rifle i shoot 1 3/8 group at 200 yrds i love it its real easy to clean an take apart this is worth the $1500

[TheQuestenberg]

@nintendolad100 *Hunting* rifle.  Not Sniper rifle, not unless you want Obambi to take it away from you, you human killing murderer you :P

[KIDGLOCK2]

I'll take my LRB M25 any day over that POS .

[Jeenyus1983]

I have 2 ar's-they're easy to disassemble and clean but they get WAY WAY dirtier after a fraction of the round count! This rifle has a piston driven system which runs so much cleaner! The ar's gas system allows all the filthy gas all over the action/bolt etc. honestly I wish I would've gone straight to this-actually I bought the winchester version1200 vs 1700-same rifle minus a longer top rail and two small side rails-other than that its a ditto...even has built by fn in belgum stamped on it!

[fastguy45]

Who cares? Properly made ARs have been shown to shoot 10,000 rounds reliably without cleaning.

[Jeenyus1983]

AR's-are you referring to eugene stoners ar15 or are you referencing to assult rifles in general...ak's-totally possible-on a true blue AR-15--I find that hard to beleive... unless you talking about a piston driven ar...then you run into broken gas keys(i know they also make one peice bolts-but even those can be broken under strenuous use...even then-10,000 rounds...do you have any references on this claim...-do you own any AR15's?

[fastguy45]

@Jeenyus1983 - AR15. Pat Rogers has done it with Colt and BCM models.

[jtschau]

Interesting, but why are you disassembling the rifle with the scope attached?

[Jeenyus1983]

so he doesnt have to re-zero...

[vall11z]

Good video. I own this rifle as well and it is a bit tricky to disassemble. A lot more difficult than my AR15, that's for sure. Thanks for the vid. really helped.

[swordsman3000]

Thanks

now I don't have to post the same thing twice

holy hell that sucks

[oxbcat]

It still looks easier than the Ruger Mark II/III

[coltcomphbar]

that looks like a pain to clean.

[testbooster]

how is the accuracy of this rifle? out to say 500 or 600 yards.

[jackdanson2]

Mine shoots about 1 moa with handloads. Meaning I could probably put all shots into a 6-7 inch circle at 600 yards. I've never shot it past 300 though.  All shots at 300 were in a 5 inch circle, and I'm not that great of a shot. Shooting past 300 gets a lot harder. All shots at 100 yards are less than an inch.

[TheQuestenberg]

@testbooster You can get out to 800 yards, that's it for the best preformance range anyways. I'm sure it's possible to go further, but 800 yards is definately all she wrote in my opinion.

[Composer1777]

I clean mine without taking it all appart. I take of the front guard and thats it. Get a toothbrush u brush the bolt... no need to take it apart, although i might do it once a year.

[wwhittin]

@Composer1777

Yes, I put a years worth of rounds about 1000 down the barrel. I do a general cleaning but just toobrushed and lubed the bolt. Finaly took it out and did a total cleaning of the bolt. My FNAR has NEVER JAMMED.

[Composer1777]

@wwhittin I had 2 Jams since getting the rifle, I think it was operator Error on my part. I recently used Magtech .308 WIN and i found that ammo has performed the best so far 100 rnds no jams. I also did a 20 round rapid fire. It jammed when i had winchester ammo in and wolf in .308 is really terrible. 

What ammo have you tried?

[Composer1777]

@wwhittin I had 2 Jams since getting the rifle, I think it was operator Error on my part. I recently used Magtech .308 WIN and i found that ammo has performed the best so far 100 rnds no jams. I also did a 20 round rapid fire. It jammed when i had winchester ammo in and wolf in .308 is really terrible.

What ammo have you tried?

[Vansain]

Thank you for doing this. The FNAR is my first rifle, and watching this video made my breakdown and cleaning a snap.

After having it apart several times, I'm getting much better, but still wish from time to time that I'd bought a more simple rifle.

[lukelineofpaint]

dude holy crap i wish an FNAR was my first rifle I had to start out with a 22lr then a ruger mini 14 then a ar-15 a now am looking at either a remington 700 or a FNAR

[Composer1777]

Also my first rifle, like i've said you can clean it by just taking off the front guard. Use a tooth brush.

[mikewbecker]

do you have to clean this gun? seems like a lot of trouble!

[rmanning21]

You did a great job showing/explaining each step. Definitely not for the novice to take apart.

I would love to know FN's thinking behind the components, and why it is so difficult to take down. In all my years in military firearms, I have never seen anything so complicated, with the sleeves, pins, etc.

[StinkyTeal]

Thank you for the video. The instruction booklet only gets to the magwell and trigger. I don't know why they don't show you how to clean the bolt.

[philw3]

had to refer to this multiple times on cleaning mine for the first time! Thanks a ton for putting this together

[fortpp1]

Great vid, and very complicated gun!

[jackdanson2]

Yeah thanks, nice to see before I do it myself.

[SamuraiFi]

Great Video. Thanks!