AUSA 2015: FNH USA unveils a brand new set of advanced firearms 21310153

 
AUSA 2015 news coverage report show daily visitors exhibitors Annual meeting defense exposition exhibition conference Association United States Army October Washington D.C.
 
AUSA 2015
U.S. Army Annual Meeting & Exposition
12 - 14 October 2015
Washington D.C., United States
 
FNH USA at AUSA 2015
 
 
AUSA 2015: FNH USA unveils a brand new set of advanced firearms
At AUSA 2015 in Washington DC, the leading firearms manufacturer FNH USA, part of the Belgian Herstal Group, is disclosing for the first time a whole set of brand new firearms: the FN CSR-20, Fn Ballista, MK46/48 MOD I, FN 15 DMR and FNS Compact-9 and -40.
     
AUSA 2015 FNH USA unveils a brand new set of advanced firearms 640 003FNH USA's news FN CSR-20 compact sniper rifle
     
FNH USA first unveiled the FN CSR-20, a new compact, semi-automatic sniper rifle. The FN CSR-20, or Compact Sniper Rifle, is the future of advanced combat precision sniper rifle. Currently in development and leveraging and improving upon combat-proven architecture of the FN SCAR family of weapons, the FN CSR-20 provides a highly reliable, accurate and modular weapon system designed for easy operator and armorer level maintenance. The FN CSR-20 is chambered in 7.62x51mm, features a sub-M0A, 16-inch, cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel, monolithic aluminium receiver, and non-folding stock with adjustable cheek piece.
     
AUSA 2015 FNH USA unveils a brand new set of advanced firearms 640 001FNH USA's Ballista precision sniper rifle at AUSA 2015
     
At AUSA 2015, FNH also showcases for the first time its FN Ballista Precision Sniper Rifle. Modern, modular and multi-caliber, the Ballista represents the future of precision rifle systems. Designed to deliver surgically precise fire, the rifle can be configured in less than two minutes to any of three available chambering (.338 Lapua Mag., .300 Win. Mag., and .308 Win.). Featuring repeatable accuracy with all chamberings, the Ballista employs a high strength, vibration-isolated aluminium alloy receiver with a top mounted MIL-STD 1913 rail. In addition, the rifle features multiple rail segments for the addition of accessories. Fluted barrels measure 26-inches, and the bores have polygonal rifling with a right-hand, constant twist rate. A fully adjustable trigger (for single or two-stage release between 3 and 5 pounds) and adaptable, ambidextrous, folding stock allow the shooter to configure the rifle for enhanced performance.

A new variant of the famous M249 SAW has been disclosed at AUSA, the MK46/MK48 Specialized Machine Gun for Special Missions. The 5.56x4mm MK 46 MOD 1 is the lightweight U.S. special operators’ variant of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). The 7.62x51mm MK 48 MOD 1, also used by U.S. special operators, was designed to be light and compact enough to keep up with fast moving troops as they maneuver on and close with the enemy. The MK 48 MOD 1 can additionally augment conventional ground forces as well, when a maneuverable, lightweight, larger caliber machine gun is needed. Both variants offer improved receiver pins, a feed tray with retention pawls and vented handguard with MIL-STD 1913 rails at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. Enhanced heat shields and carry sling attachments help the operator to carry and deploy the weapon in combat assault missions. One spare barrel is included.

     
AUSA 2015 FNH USA unveils a brand new set of advanced firearms 640 002FNH USA FN 15 DMR Designated Marksman Rifle showcased at AUSA 2015
     
The FN 15 DMR includes many of the same features as the FN 15 Sporting but was designed for more tactical applications. The FN 15 DMR features an 18” match-grade, cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:7 twist to enhance stability and accuracy for heavier grain precision shooting ammunition. It also comes with pre-installed Magpul MBUS Pro backup iron sights, Midwest Industries SSM M-LOK 15" hand guard with a 1913 rail for mounting optics, night vision or thermal devices.

FNH presents its FNS Compact modular, lightweight handgun as well. The FNS compact polymer pistol, chambered in either 9mm or .40 S&W. was designed to be snag-free for better concealment and faster draw. The FNS-9 Compact offers the same features as the standard models but has 3.6” barrels and is designed to be snag-free for better concealment and a faster draw. The front sight also has a larger dot for faster target acquisition. The FNS-9 Compact comes with two 12-round and one 17-round magazine. The FNS-40 Compact comes with two 10-round and one 14-round magazine.