The Modern BAR, The Heavy Counter Assault Rifle (HCAR)

3 Germans walk into an HCAR doesn’t have the same ring to it.

They really missed a trick by not calling it the Re-BAR.

Canadian here: You want three layers. First layer, is something thin and light. This will help regulate the temperature at your skin which can prevent excessive sweating and will wick sweat away and let it easily evaporate. This is a serious issue if you're doing heavy physical labor, because in the intense cold you CAN NOT remove your layers. Second layer is your heavy thermal layer, ideally it's made of a modern composite fiber that is breathable. If not then any thick fabric attire will do like sweaters. Wool/fleece is preferable over normal polyester. Ideally the top will include a hood. This layer you can double up for extreme cold. Third layer is your weather layer, and it needs two important features: it must be waterproof and windproof, with an integrated hood and a length that goes below the waist. If it's made of modern composite materials like Goretex then that's even better as this will help keep all the layers from getting soaked with the water your skin naturally loses even when you're not sweating. I did a winter night hike in Algonquin Park in Ontario, it hit -40C without wind. I had modern cold weather attire with these three layers, with the addition of a wool balaclava and -40C rated boots and gloves. Other than feeling the cold start to seep into my toes and fingers if I stopped moving, I was perfectly comfortable. It was an incredible experience, the sky was so clear when it's that cold and still and the stars were so bright. EDIT: recommended cotton when I meant wool/fleece.

I don’t have any problem whatsoever with the HCAR running 30.06! In fact it has amazed me that we haven’t gone back to it! It is hard hitting and reliable! Great job!

HCAR further shows that the BAR much better as a battle rifle rather than a Squad Automatic Weapon.

I've got it, the real reason the 417 mags are bigger is because they knew one day someone would want to run a BAR, so they made their mags larger so that the mag pouches would fit BAR mags. Those clever Germans always thinking ahead

My Dad was a Marine, he loved his Browning Automatic Rifle ! He passed away in 2015, he was 81.

Im always amazed with how big and heavy the BAR was that the Marines looked at my Grandfather who was all of 5'8" maybe 130 pounds and thought, make this 17 yo kid a BAR gunner.

Much like the average GI during the Battle of the Bulge, I too want a BAR for Christmas

They say 30-06 is the best rifle to have in your closet because of how accessible the ammo is and because of how great the round is. I’m glad they finally make a modernized 30-06. Would love to see this in an AR-10 platform. Let’s not forget that the 30-06 caliber is what won WW2

My grandfather used the B.A.R. during the Korean war transporting pow's here in the states as a Marine. Very respected man.

I am so obsessed with the HCAR. Look at those stunning dimensions, the reinforcements on the upper. The furniture and cooling. It's so timeless and yet equally modern.

I’ve always liked the concept of the BAR. “If the enemy is throwing rocks at you, throw bigger ones back and at full auto.”

The HCAR can multitask and be an amazing option to DMR in select Fire. That's what the M14 was supposed to do before it got blown away by polymer and add ons. You can future any old platform. You can't build a new one without the future looking you dead in the face.

this gun has been on my wishlist for years. I had thought it had been forgotten about by everyone else.

I own two, a 18 "and 20" in barrel. The recoil management system In these rifles is awesome. They are as manageable as an AR. I love them both.

Went to Iwo jima and the impacts from the rounds on the bunkers were insane. That is truly the lord's caliber.

The 1916 NGSW looking pretty sweet.

Can't imagine why I've passed this channel so often. It was my loss. I love military rifles, military surplus and anything concerning our awesome military service personnel. Great video. The 30 - 06 is the limit as far as recoil for my personal tastes. I certainly can understand someone copying the iconic BAR and any weapon by the great John Browning. Thanks for sharing. Here's a like and sub.

Thank you for your quick note on proper layering in cold and damp environments.