Ruger SFAR™ 5613
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Ruger has created a bridge between long-range bolt-action rifles and AR rifles, which are currently vying for attention in the firearms world. That bridge is the SFAR (Small Frame Auto Loading Rifle). This rifle is a distinctive combination of a competition rifle and a close-quarters combat rifle wrapped in a sleek-looking package.
The rifle's most distinctive feature is how it accommodates AR-10 cartridges (the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 7.62 NATO/.308 Win) in a frame that more closely resembles an AR-15. Ruger has achieved this through its compact bolt carrier group and the use of superior alloys, along with an adjustable gas regulation system that maintains reliability.
The SFAR is a genuine small-frame semi-automatic rifle, almost identical in size to a modern sporting rifle in the traditional 5.56 NATO caliber.
Frame manufactured from a forged piece of hard-coated 7075-T6 anodized aluminum.
The lower frame features a generous lip at the magazine well to facilitate magazine insertion.
Ventilation holes in the upper frame, barrel extension, and bolt carrier ensure that excess gas is safely directed away from the user.
The 15″ (38 cm) aluminum handguard is floating for enhanced accuracy and features Magpul M-LOK accessory slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions and a full-length Picatinny top rail. Quick Detach (QD) swivel connectors at the end of the handguard allow for convenient two-point sling carry.
The Magpul PRS Lite stock balances the rifle and is adjustable for length and height. The Magpul MOE-K2 foregrip provides ergonomic access to the trigger and safety controls.
The bolt and barrel extensions are CNC machined from high-strength superalloy steel, outperforming traditional C158 bolts. The tapered lug geometry further reinforces the chamber to accommodate larger, short-action cartridges.
The bolt carrier assembly includes a chrome-plated 8620 steel bolt carrier and a nitride-treated gas key. The titanium firing pin has been DLC-coated for extended service life. The bolt features dual ejectors and an optimized extractor to ensure proper extraction and ejection of spent casings through an enlarged ejection port.
Compatible with most military-spec MSR trigger groups, frame end plates, charging handles, pistol grips, and adjustable stocks.
The 4140 chrome-molybdenum steel barrel is cold-forged with high-precision 5R rifling. The heavy-profile barrel is well-balanced, and its attractive black nitride finish helps ensure exceptional accuracy, long service life, and easy cleaning.
The Ruger Boomer 2-port muzzle brake features large perpendicular surfaces to redirect gas and reduce perceived recoil. The 5/8″-24 thread on the barrel remains compatible with other muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors.
The system features a 0.750″, 4-position rotary regulator gas block for optimal performance with the wide range of ammunition available on the market today. The built-in 3/16″ ball wrench simplifies regulator adjustment.
Equipped with a Ruger Elite 452® 2-stage trigger weighing 2 kg with a smooth and precise movement.
It includes a 10-round Magpul PMAG magazine and is compatible with .308 Win/7.62 NATO SR25/AR-10 pattern magazines.
The rifle's most distinctive feature is how it accommodates AR-10 cartridges (the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 7.62 NATO/.308 Win) in a frame that more closely resembles an AR-15. Ruger has achieved this through its compact bolt carrier group and the use of superior alloys, along with an adjustable gas regulation system that maintains reliability.
The SFAR is a genuine small-frame semi-automatic rifle, almost identical in size to a modern sporting rifle in the traditional 5.56 NATO caliber.
Frame manufactured from a forged piece of hard-coated 7075-T6 anodized aluminum.
The lower frame features a generous lip at the magazine well to facilitate magazine insertion.
Ventilation holes in the upper frame, barrel extension, and bolt carrier ensure that excess gas is safely directed away from the user.
The 15″ (38 cm) aluminum handguard is floating for enhanced accuracy and features Magpul M-LOK accessory slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions and a full-length Picatinny top rail. Quick Detach (QD) swivel connectors at the end of the handguard allow for convenient two-point sling carry.
The Magpul PRS Lite stock balances the rifle and is adjustable for length and height. The Magpul MOE-K2 foregrip provides ergonomic access to the trigger and safety controls.
The bolt and barrel extensions are CNC machined from high-strength superalloy steel, outperforming traditional C158 bolts. The tapered lug geometry further reinforces the chamber to accommodate larger, short-action cartridges.
The bolt carrier assembly includes a chrome-plated 8620 steel bolt carrier and a nitride-treated gas key. The titanium firing pin has been DLC-coated for extended service life. The bolt features dual ejectors and an optimized extractor to ensure proper extraction and ejection of spent casings through an enlarged ejection port.
Compatible with most military-spec MSR trigger groups, frame end plates, charging handles, pistol grips, and adjustable stocks.
The 4140 chrome-molybdenum steel barrel is cold-forged with high-precision 5R rifling. The heavy-profile barrel is well-balanced, and its attractive black nitride finish helps ensure exceptional accuracy, long service life, and easy cleaning.
The Ruger Boomer 2-port muzzle brake features large perpendicular surfaces to redirect gas and reduce perceived recoil. The 5/8″-24 thread on the barrel remains compatible with other muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and suppressors.
The system features a 0.750″, 4-position rotary regulator gas block for optimal performance with the wide range of ammunition available on the market today. The built-in 3/16″ ball wrench simplifies regulator adjustment.
Equipped with a Ruger Elite 452® 2-stage trigger weighing 2 kg with a smooth and precise movement.
It includes a 10-round Magpul PMAG magazine and is compatible with .308 Win/7.62 NATO SR25/AR-10 pattern magazines.
Firearm configuration
Technical data
BrandRuger
ModelSFAR
SubmodelSFAR™ 5613
Type of firearmRifle
Sub-type of firearmSemi-automatic
CategoryTactical
Availability
Discontinued
HandednessAmbidextrous
Accuracy gurantee
—
Interchangeable Barrel
NO
Barrel Diameter (mm)—
Barrel Diameter (inches)—
Thread
YES
Barrel fluted
NO
Muzzle brake
FLASH HIDER
Barrel FinishBlack steel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Barrel Brand—
Type of stockTactical
Stock MaterialSynthetic
Fullstock
NO
Stock finishingBlack
Fire mechanismStriker
Trigger typeSingle-stage
Adjustable trigger
NO
Removable Magazine
YES
Open sights
NO
Choke
—
Type of choke—
Number of chokes—
BasesPicatinny Rail
Optics—
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