ARMatt
Active Member
I've seen literally every video on the Scar already lol
And dam I guess I need to buy a new one.
I'm doing it !
Scar17? Opinions
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I've seen literally every video on the Scar already lol
And dam I guess I need to buy a new one.
I'm doing it !
ARMatt
Active Member
The whole reciprocating charging handle isn't even an issue for me. I have a Galil ace and that has a reciprocating charging handle and I have over a thousand rounds through it and I've never once hit my thumb. So not a factor. Also I love aks so they have the same issue when I go weak side
wilcam47
Ultimate Member
I shot one, its ridiculously light...but if I had the choice and $$ I'd get a knights armament SR25
Ski169
Active Member
- May 28, 2012
- 941
I have both and don't think I could part with either. If I had to choose, I'd definitely keep one of the SR-25s. Probably the EC. I think you're getting a lot more rifle for a little more money when we're talking about $3k+.
LargemouthAss
Active Member
- Dec 27, 2012
- 663
I have a SCAR17 and love it. The gun is light, soft shooting, and highly customizable if you want to spend the money. Of all the rifles in my safe it is the easiest to field strip. It is not without it's issues most notably: cost, tough on optics, cost of mods, bad stock trigger, if you are sending it back for warranty work (which I have never had to do) you must bring it back to stock configuration or FN won't touch it, the short handguard really begs for an extension (plenty to choose from but $$$), the factory muzzle brake will not make you any friends at the range, the FDE finishes vary dramatically, and it is not the easiest gun to suppress due to the long barrel threads and small shoulder (there are adapters that remedy this). Many people swapped out their lowers for aftermarket ones that accept PMAGS when SCAR mags were unobtanium but now that they are plentiful I see no reason to change unless you want to go with a drum magazine. The factory mags are very well made.
Do not go cheap on optics and be sure to use the ADM Delta mount. IMO this rifle begs for more magnification than a 1.5-4, I swapped out a Leupold VXR 1.5-4 for a Leupold Mk6 3-18 and I am very glad I did. Mods include a Geissele Super SCAR trigger, a KDG MREX 6.5" extension, KDG SAS buttstock, IWC charging handle, and Stark Equipment BRU grip (not pictured). With Federal GMM 168g I shoot sub MOA groups at 100 yards.
Do not go cheap on optics and be sure to use the ADM Delta mount. IMO this rifle begs for more magnification than a 1.5-4, I swapped out a Leupold VXR 1.5-4 for a Leupold Mk6 3-18 and I am very glad I did. Mods include a Geissele Super SCAR trigger, a KDG MREX 6.5" extension, KDG SAS buttstock, IWC charging handle, and Stark Equipment BRU grip (not pictured). With Federal GMM 168g I shoot sub MOA groups at 100 yards.
BenL
John Galt Speaking.
Lol
rob-cubed
In need of moderation
Great rifles but grossly overpriced given the other options out there.
If you can get a deal on one, take it.
If you can get a deal on one, take it.
ARMatt
Active Member
That thing is freaking sexy!
So did you get your scar 17 ?
ARMatt
Active Member
The dealer I buy from hasn't gotten back to me
last time I talked to him he said the FDE were still on route from Belgium and said they'd be here this week, but hasn't got back to me.PWS does make a mighty fine rifle, though it might not scratch that "something different" itch for everybody.
ARMatt
Active Member
No desire to buy another ar15-10 clone.
Hit and Run
Ultimate Member
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
The PWS is just another 308 AR, I shot one and didn't feel lIke any better than a POF or SIG716. Essentially a 60 year old design with lipstick on it.
FN is the new Hk, they are pretty much the premier manufacturer of arms in the West and arguably the world. There may be other modern 308 carbines available but none have the proven record of the SCAR17. Over priced? On the civilian market yes just like a Colt.
1 in the classifieds right now.
I just got an E-mail from Palmetto State Armory saying that Scar 17's in FDE are back in stock and are available for $2999 with free shipping. The link is shown below.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/fn-s...aign=Daily+Deal+Email&utm_content=12:00+Email
Enjoy.
Cal68
http://palmettostatearmory.com/fn-s...aign=Daily+Deal+Email&utm_content=12:00+Email
Enjoy.
Cal68
