Gallery of Guns 2012 NASGW Sneak Peek: FNH USA Ballista w/ Mark Hanish

Published on November 7, 2012
Duration: 2:42

Mark Hanish of FNH USA introduces the Ballista rifle, developed for the US Army's Precision Sniper Rifle solicitation and now available to consumers. This advanced bolt-action chassis rifle offers modularity, allowing for caliber changes between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .308 Winchester through simple swaps of the barrel, bolt head, and magazine. Onboard tools facilitate these conversions in approximately two minutes.

Quick Summary

The FNH USA Ballista is a modular bolt-action precision rifle, originally designed for the US Army's Precision Sniper Rifle solicitation. It allows consumers to easily change calibers between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .308 Winchester by swapping the barrel, bolt head, and magazine in about two minutes, utilizing onboard T20 and T25 Torx wrenches.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Introduction to FNH USA Ballista
  2. 00:22Origin: US Army PSR Solicitation
  3. 00:29Consumer Market Availability
  4. 00:44Chassis Rifle Design
  5. 00:55Modular Caliber System
  6. 01:00Caliber Conversion: .338 Lapua Magnum
  7. 01:08Caliber Conversion: .300 Win Mag & .308 Win
  8. 01:25Rifle Features: Stock and Bolt Access
  9. 01:36Bolt Head and Firing Pin
  10. 01:44Marked Bolt Heads for Calibers
  11. 02:00Caliber Change Process
  12. 02:12Onboard Tools: Torx Wrenches
  13. 02:33Availability and Caliber Kits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FNH USA Ballista rifle?

The FNH USA Ballista is an advanced bolt-action precision rifle designed as a chassis gun. It was originally developed for the US Army's Precision Sniper Rifle solicitation and is now available to consumers. Its key feature is modularity, allowing for quick caliber changes.

What calibers can the FNH USA Ballista be converted to?

The FNH USA Ballista can be converted between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .308 Winchester. This is achieved by changing the barrel, bolt head, and magazine, a process that takes approximately two minutes.

How does the caliber conversion work on the FNH USA Ballista?

Caliber conversion on the Ballista involves swapping the barrel, bolt head, and magazine. The bolt head is specifically designed to be changed for different calibers and is marked for easy identification. The rifle also features onboard tools for this process.

What tools are included with the FNH USA Ballista for caliber changes?

The FNH USA Ballista includes onboard tools for caliber changes, integrated into the forearm. These tools are T20 and T25 Torx wrenches, ensuring they are always available when needed for adjustments or conversions.

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