FS2000 - Field Strip

Published on October 1, 2020
Duration: 10:29

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the FN FS2000 bullpup rifle, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers accessing the action, separating receivers, disassembling the bolt carrier group, and reassembling the gas system. Kasarda, an expert with years of experience, emphasizes careful handling of polymer components and provides specific instructions for each step, including warnings about potential breakage during reassembly.

Quick Summary

The FN FS2000 field strip involves clearing the firearm, removing the magazine, opening the action cover, detaching the fire control group, separating the upper and lower receivers, and then removing the bolt carrier group and gas transfer rod. Reassembly is the reverse process, with specific attention needed for the bolt carrier group's polymer lifter and the gas system's settings.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction and FS2000 Overview
  2. 01:52Safety Check and Magazine Removal
  3. 02:49Accessing Action and Fire Control Group
  4. 03:49Separating Upper and Lower Receivers
  5. 04:14Disassembling Bolt Carrier Group
  6. 05:46Bolt Carrier Group Reassembly Warning
  7. 06:30Reassembling Bolt Carrier Group
  8. 07:15Gas System Overview and Reassembly
  9. 07:58Final Reassembly of FS2000
  10. 09:21Conclusion: FS2000 Design Challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you field strip the FN FS2000?

Field stripping the FN FS2000 involves ensuring it's clear, removing the magazine, opening the action cover, removing the fire control group, separating the upper and lower receivers, and then removing the bolt carrier group and gas transfer rod. Reassembly follows in reverse order.

What are the key features of the FN FS2000?

The FN FS2000 is a bullpup rifle known for its fully ambidextrous design and unique forward ejection system. It fires the 5.56x45mm round and uses STANAG magazines, with a civilian model being semi-automatic.

What are common mistakes when disassembling the FN FS2000?

A critical mistake is improper reassembly of the bolt carrier group's polymer lifter, which can break the arm, disabling the ejection system. Also, using incompatible magazines like P-Mags is ill-advised.

What is the gas system on the FN FS2000 like?

The FS2000's gas system is located in the upper receiver and features two settings: Standard and Adverse. It uses a gas plug that can be removed by depressing a plunger.

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