SIG Sauer SIG516
The SIG Sauer SIG516 is a rifle manufactured by SIG Sauer. It is an AR-15 style rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. Introduced in 2010, the SIG516 was discontinued as of 2019 after the introduction of the SIG MCX. A variant chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, the SIG716i, remains in production.
| SIG 516 | |
|---|---|
The SIG 516 Tactical Patrol 14.5″ | |
| Type | Assault rifle (SIG516) Battle rifle (SIG716) |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Variants | SIG716 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.3 kg (7.28 lb) 406 mm barrel |
| Length | 920–947 mm (36.22–37.28 in) 406 mm barrel |
| Barrel length | 406 mm (16.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO (SIG516) 7.62×39mm (SIG516) 7.62×51mm NATO (SIG716) 6.5mm Creedmoor (SIG716) |
| Action | Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 750-950 rounds/minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,789 ft/s) 406 mm barrel |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| Feed system | 10, 20, 30-round detachable magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights or picatinny rail for various optics |
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