Anyone have any hands-on with a SCAR yet?

Thanks for the input. I'm actually interested in the 17s, but I figured I would ask for any information on the 16 also since they would funtion the same. I'm looking into different battle rifle platforms. I've knocked it down the either the AR-10/SR-25, M1A/M14, or the SCAR 17S. Obviously the SCAR is the most expensive, ARs are good, and I would have to pour a ton of cash in an M1A to get it how I would want it. I still have some saving to do either way.
 
In hind-sight, after owning a SCAR 17s, I wish I had gone with a POF. I might have been more inclined to keep it. Although... Maybe not. I'm more of a bolt-gun guy and semi-autos eat ammo too fast in my hands and generally are not as accurate. Good luck with what ever you end up with but my vote would be for something in an AR Platform. The DI ones are less expensive and there's TONS of aftermarket stuff out there. They can also be made very accurate without breaking the bank.
 
I've shot both the 16 and the 17 at work and in 223 the gun just doesn't justify the price IMO. The 17 is where the gun shines. It's extremely accurate for a non-bolt gun and you can easily ring 8-10'' steel plates at 400+ meters. It also handles recoil very well so follow-up shots are quick. That said, I'm not sure it's much of an improvement over the SOCOM II rifle and that's a good bit cheaper....
 
joneeman,

I didn't find much on a search, so I thought I would just ask. Has anyone had any hands-on experience with an FN SCAR? It can be either the 16 (light version/5.56) or 17 (heavy version/.308). If you have what did you think of it?
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I own the SCAR 16s and have hands on experience.

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The SCAR 16:
- It is tight. No rattles or movement between upper and lower.
- It is accurate.
- It doesn't kick. Muzzle Brake is extremely effective.
- It is easy to clean. Only tool needed is a cleaning rod to push the piston out of the cylinder.
- It stays clean in the receiver.
- The bolt carrier group is robust.
- It is well balanced.
- It is not heavy.

There are many reviews out there. Here is one:

http://www.gunblast.com/FN-SCAR.htm

In the reviewers opinion:
You never regret buying the best.
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Quality AR's don't have receiver wobble, even if they do a 10 cent o-ring in the right spot solves that.

Accuracy is on par with an AR (seeing as it is just an AR with a monolithic gas pistol upper)

The same muzzle brake can be bought and installed on any AR or rifle alike.

I don't need any tools to strip down and clean an AR.. and the parts washer in the gun smith shop at works makes it even easier.:rolleyes:

People say gas pistons are cleaner in the receiver but it isn't exactly true. If you want more of an explanation look up the interview with Noveske on why they didn't want to waste time building a gas piston upper. You can also look up SWAT mag's article on BCM's Filthy 14 rifle to see that DI isn't as scary as some may think.

The BCG is robust which means more recoiling mass.. which in turn makes for more felt recoil.

As for well balanced and heavy... I would personally say shares those attributes with the AR.

Best is a subjective term... when laying the hands side by side... a quality built AR will do everything a SCAR does, and a SCAR does nothing better... and I only spent less than half the price tag of the SCAR... which left me with more money for magazines, optic, and most importantly ammo.

I have no problem with the SCAR, I just feel that some over glorify it, when really its another AR copy, with a gas piston and monolithic upper, plastic lower and plastic folding stock. Also the SCAR comes with a thinner barrel, but I will say not everyone needs a grenade launcher mount.:rolleyes:

The SCAR will always be in the shadow of the AR just based on accessories and versatility alone. A lot more calibers and configurations that you can practically change out in the matter of seconds will always make it( the AR) the more popular platform.
 
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I took the OP's question to be if anyone has used one, what do they think, and not whether or not it is better than an AR.

The BCG is robust which means more recoiling mass.. which in turn makes for more felt recoil.
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Did you notice that when you shot the SCAR?
 
No thats purely in therory. Shooting them all side by side at a range day for work... (the SCAR's ACR's AR's Ruger SR556) The recoil isn't noticeably different in any of them. However the SCAR's were using the brake... where as the others were just flash hiders.

I think they are a fine gun... but I just see no way of justify the price difference being so extreme. I love "black rifles" so I would certainly buy one if there wasn't such a huge gap in price for essentially moot points for "upgrading".

It isn't like I can't afford one either... but I still find better value in an AR with accessories and ammo to go with it for about the same price tag as a bone stock SCAR, or ACR.

I will say I found the ACR to be uncomfortably heavy.
 
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