FPSRussia HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)

The HCAR is a modernized M1918 BAR in .30-06, praised for its aesthetics and ruggedness but criticized for its high price ($6,400-$7,100) and expensive magazines ($120). A significant safety flaw was identified where the firing pin drops when the safety is disengaged if the trigger was pulled while on safe. While cool, .30-06 is deemed less practical than modern .308 platforms for tactical use.

This review compares the classic BAR (1918A3 semi-auto) with its modern counterpart, the HCAR. The HCAR offers significant weight reduction (42% lighter), enhanced modularity with Picatinny rails, and improved ergonomics. Despite a shorter barrel, the HCAR maintains sub-MOA accuracy and extends effective range with hotter loads, while also featuring a bolt-hold-open system on its new 30-round magazines.

The H.C.A.R. by Ohio Ordnance Works is a modernized, semi-automatic evolution of the classic BAR, weighing under 12 lbs. It features a lightened steel receiver, modern AR-style ergonomics with an adjustable stock, and a proprietary 30-round .30-06 Springfield magazine. This rifle blends historical reliability with contemporary tactical needs.

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This review delves into the iconic M1918 BAR, highlighting its historical significance from WWI to modern conflicts. It details a specific Winchester 1918 model with British and Korean War modifications. The video contrasts the BAR's design with the Bren gun, discusses its manual of arms, and explores its enduring pop culture presence, concluding with a look at the modernized HCAR.

The HCAR is a modernized Heavy Counter Assault Rifle based on the classic BAR, chambered in .30-06 Springfield. It features significant upgrades like an adjustable gas system, linear recoil path with an M240 buffer for reduced recoil, and improved ergonomics with ambidextrous controls and a folding charging handle. Compatibility with proprietary 20/30-round magazines requires specific pouches, with Spiritus Systems HK417 pouches recommended.

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