CAR 817 DMR
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 457 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.96 kg
- Introduced
- 2020
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Caracal CAR 817 DMR is a designated marksman rifle variant of the CAR 817 platform, designed to bridge the gap between a standard service rifle and a dedicated sniper system. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, it features a precision-grade barrel, fully adjustable stock with cheekpiece and monopod, and a two-stage trigger for enhanced accuracy. The DMR retains the CAR 817's short-stroke piston system with adjustable gas regulator for suppressed, normal, and heavy-use settings.
The CAR 817 DMR showcases Caracal's ability to develop a complete family of weapons from a single platform. By sharing the core operating system with the CAR 817 AR while adding precision-focused enhancements, Caracal provides logistics advantages for military users who can maintain both rifles with common parts and training.
The DMR variant is significantly heavier than the standard CAR 817 AR (4.96 kg vs 3.3 kg) due to the heavier barrel profile, adjustable precision stock, and additional rail accessories. Designed for military designated marksman role, bridging the capability gap between the CAR 816/817 assault platforms and the CSR bolt-action sniper systems.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Caracal International LLC
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2020
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 457 mm
- Overall length
- 1049 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.96 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated short stroke piston
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Capacity
- 20
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Cerakote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 820 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3135 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 3700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Short stroke gas piston
Adjustable gas regulator
Precision adjustable stock
Adjustable cheekpiece
Foldable monopod
Picatinny rail top
M lok handguard
Ambidextrous controls
Free floating barrel
Match grade barrel
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 4.96 kg | 5.04 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 1049 mm | 1116 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 457 mm | 559 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 20 | 15 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the CAR 817 DMR
How much does the CAR 817 DMR weigh?
The CAR 817 DMR weighs 4.96 kg (10.93 lb) empty.
What caliber is the CAR 817 DMR?
The CAR 817 DMR is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the CAR 817 DMR hold?
The CAR 817 DMR holds 20 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the CAR 817 DMR?
The CAR 817 DMR is 1049 mm (41.3 in) long overall, with a 457 mm (18.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the CAR 817 DMR?
The CAR 817 DMR is made by Caracal International LLC (United Arab Emirates).
When was the CAR 817 DMR introduced?
The CAR 817 DMR was introduced in 2020.
How does the CAR 817 DMR operate?
The CAR 817 DMR uses a gas operated short stroke piston action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
- United Arab Emirates
Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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