This Isn’t Your Grandpa’s 30-06 👴 ( The H.C.A.R. )

Published on December 28, 2021
Duration: 10:59

This review of the Ohio Ordnance Works H.C.A.R. showcases its modernized BAR platform in .30-06 Springfield. The video highlights the rifle's power through range testing with FMJ and hunting rounds, demonstrating its effectiveness against various targets. A key takeaway is the rifle's sensitivity to certain ammunition profiles, which can cause bolt catch malfunctions. The H.C.A.R. is compared visually to an AR-15 in 5.56mm to illustrate the kinetic energy difference.

Quick Summary

The H.C.A.R. (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) by Ohio Ordnance Works is a semi-automatic rifle based on the BAR platform, chambered in .30-06 Springfield. It offers greater kinetic energy than 5.56mm rifles but can be sensitive to certain ammunition profiles causing bolt catch malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit & .30-06 Relevance
  2. 01:17H.C.A.R. Overview & Specs
  3. 01:55Kentucky Tornado Relief Charity
  4. 02:38Range Test: FMJ Ammo
  5. 03:29Range Test: Hunting Rounds
  6. 06:32Ammo Sensitivity & Malfunctions
  7. 08:03Ballistic Comparison: .30-06 vs 5.56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the H.C.A.R. rifle?

The H.C.A.R. (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) is a modernized, semi-automatic rifle produced by Ohio Ordnance Works. It is based on the classic Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) platform and is chambered in the powerful .30-06 Springfield cartridge.

What caliber is the Ohio Ordnance Works H.C.A.R. chambered in?

The H.C.A.R. rifle is chambered in the .30-06 Springfield caliber. This is a significant departure from many modern rifles that use smaller intermediate cartridges like 5.56mm.

What issues were encountered during the H.C.A.R. range test?

During testing, the H.C.A.R. experienced malfunctions where the bolt remained open. This was attributed to the rifle being sensitive to certain hunting ammunition profiles that could trick the bolt catch.

How does the H.C.A.R.'s .30-06 round compare to 5.56mm?

The .30-06 Springfield round fired from the H.C.A.R. demonstrates substantially more kinetic energy and impact force compared to the 5.56x45mm NATO round typically used in AR-15 platforms, as visually shown with water jug tests.

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