Take aim with the all-new FN SCAR 20S, the latest in battle-proven technology based on the legendary DNA of the 7.62-calibered MK 17 and MK 20 SSR. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the NX8 and ATACR reticle the same outside the tree in the ATACR? I want one, especially given it has that 200 inch barrel. There, the 20S Precision Rifle absolutely shines like no other SCAR Ive ever shot. We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience & to analyze traffic. The SCAR-H is only about half a pound lighter than 60 year old wood and steel service rifles, like the G3 and the FAL. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. [44], On 9 December 2011, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division released a sole source 5 year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity procurement notice for the Mk 16 Mod 0 (SCAR-L), Mk 17 Mod 0 (SCAR-H), Mk 20 Mod 0 (SSR), and Mk 13 Mod 0 (40mm EGLM) from FN to sustain inventory levels. The FN SCAR 20S sports a heavy contoured, cold-hammer forged, chrome lined 20 barrel with a 1 in 12" twist. The other person replying is flat out wrong on several points. I do plan on putting something different on it later though, considering the ECOS-O setup, a 3-18 Mk6 with an Aimpoint T1. Tactical banana split. Im getting one for sure. Barrel length is 240mm (9.6in), and is unique in that it is the only system where the barrel can swivel to the left or right for loading, while other breech-loading launchers pivot specifically to one side. I think theres four shades of black on this gun, too. Im gonna pass, not that I have much choice. Much of the reason was purely rate of fire, and rate of fire on moving targets. For you, an empty paper towel role and electric tape! Trigger: 3 lb., 7 oz. Giant sections of rail cover 360 degrees around the hand guard, ending in twin, sturdy sling mounts. Its a great trigger on any gun. The only round to hit 1 MOA, and it hit it dead on, was that 125gr Hornady Custom Light reduced recoil round. If it is a 200-inch barrel, that may help justify its price. The gas system is a short-stroke piston setup, and the original users wanted reliability. Adding a full suite of optics can probably push that up close to 20 pounds. The stock doesnt foldand the adjustments, while useful, dont make the 20S any handier. Click on any part number highlighted in RED to view specific details or to purchase online. Hes a pretty hard core NF H59 shooter, so we will see. SOCOM decided to procure the 7.62mm Mk 17 rifle, the 40mm Mk 13 grenade launcher, and the 7.62mm Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle variants of the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) manufactured by FN. But the FNAR is a little too civilized for my taste. The 509 Tac is $900+? One detail Ive heard about from those whove used their SCAR rifles hard is that the rifles are hard on optics. MGW offers replacement magazine, barrels, buttstocks, bolt carrier assemblies, sights, pins, springs and more for this iconic rifle model which includes the SCAR 16, 16S, 17, 17S and 20S. He said the SCAR 17 felt like it was trying to tear itself apart every time you started pouring rounds out.. For those of you on the nerdier end of the spectrum, like me, thats very helpful. I think that for me the SCAR has capabilities that I wouldnt really be able to use. Yes. Funs fun, but I cant pay the mortgage by trading guns to the bank. Really, the only apparent difference is that the genuine SSR has a real surefire muzzle brake for . The trigger announces is presence with a tiny G. Nope, thats not for gansta although it should be. Your email address will not be published. You've already gotten a lot of input, and much of it similar, but let me throw my thoughts in based on my experiences. But this rifle isnt designed for the same role. [36][37], The Mk 16 has a rate of fire of 625 rounds per minute[6] while the Mk 17 has a rate of fire of 600 rounds per minute. First, if you have never gotten behind the new NF 1-8x, you need to. Its not bad for a 308. Nothing wrong with that if you wanna go that way and currently mine has just that, a 1-8x USO. FN SCAR 20S NRCH MultiCam Available for commercial and law enforcement. recoilless does not mean what you think it means. The trigger is a two-stage trigger, with a pull weight thats factory-set between 3 and 4 pounds. Operating Controls: Ambidextrous safety lever and magazine release Unless the metered exhaust is mixed in there for a few percent, The moral of this story: know your bullet.. Just a guess but I bet 80% weight and 20% cycling. The IAR competition was expected to result in Marine Corps procurement of up to 6,500 automatic rifles over five years,[33] but eventually the SCAR variant was passed over in favor of the Heckler and Koch HK416 rifle,[34] later designated as the M27. That price is nuts to me. If you arent, well, she may very well be the one you settle down with. As far as price, well I bought a limited edition and took one for the team. First Look: The Competition-Angled Krieghoff K-80 Parcours-X, Dry-Fire 2.0: Getting On Target With The ELMS By G-Sight, Best 9mm Revolver: 5 Options For Everyday Carry (2023), .22 Magnum Pistol: Whats Available In Semi-Auto (2023). The Mk 17 was chosen to be scaled down because it had a larger receiver for the 7.6251mm round, and so the 5.56mm Mk 16 could not be scaled up to chamber the larger round. Now that my rifle is ordered, what optic are you guys running on ur 20S? It runs. This enhances its ambidexterity, making it easy for a left-handed operator to load under fire. The moral of this story: know your bullet. By what standard? The bolt and carrier are robust; thats a lot of weight cycling back and forth. The real elephant in the room, beyond the jumbo weight of the gun is the price tag. Added a Vortex Razor HD GEN II 3-18x50 EBR-7C on a Geissele Super Precision Scope Mount. $23k nv clip on is not required to shoot a $4k rifle. Where it really shines is when you start wanting to put fast rounds out far away. supplied 10-round magazine as well as 20-round magazines from a SCAR 17S. The whole reason I sold off 10-12k worth of M14 and FAL stuff was that the SCAR 17S offered the same performance at a lighter weight (and less upkeep). Any concerns with the recoil of the Scar damaging your clip on our your Raptar? On the good side, theres the plethora of rails. SteveT1104; Jul 2, 2021; Semi-Automatic Rifles ; Replies 30 Views 4K. Throw on a scope, a bipod, and insert a magazine and the rifle quickly hits 13lbs. The 2006 test focused only on the M4 and M16. I have the nx8, so not the exact same thing as the ATACR, but my one big issue with it is, getting past 300 or so, that center dot is really big. [8] After some delays, the first rifles began to be issued to operational units in April 2009, and a battalion of the U.S. 75th Ranger Regiment was the first large unit deployed into combat with 600 of the rifles in 2009. With a free-floating barrel and two-stage trigger, this rifle provides the shooter with accuracy and a crisp break. Were talking a giant chunk of flat yellow-ish, some caramel, at least a couple shades of chocolate, and brown. I shot it in the rain and in the sun. Thanks. The 1-8's are very capable yes, but unnecessary if you're not doing run and gun stuff with it, which most people aren't with a 20" .308. Just adding the Geissele trigger is $300 and an extended rail for the 17s is a few hundred more. I am SUPER comfortable using my ATACR 1-8 out to 800 yds, and last Friday, was hitting at 1000 yds with my KAC ACC and my 1-8. The L/16 was an indestructible 5.56 rifle, but it was a bit chunky and heavy for 5.56. Match grade ammo definitely shines in this rifle. 11-pound weight makes it somewhat milder mannered. My buddy JUST got one. Thats what making memories is all about. New. Even if it ways as much as my Tacoma I can finally say that I own a gun with a 200 inch barrel. At the end of the day, there is just something about the SCAR that puts a smile on my face. Results from the second test resulted in a total of 307 stoppages for the M4 after lubrication was increased, but did not explain why the M4 suffered 882 stoppages with that same level of lubrication in the third test. 13, Mk 16, Mk. Available in both 6.5 Creedmoor (1:8" twist) and 7.62 NATO (1:10" twist). Short-stroke piston operation is extremely reliable. However, they will continue to purchase the SCAR-H version, and also plan to purchase 5.56mm conversion kits for the SCAR-H, allowing it to substitute for the SCAR-L.[9], As of late 2022, the SCAR is in service in over 20 countries.[10]. S&B Ultra Short 3-20x50 with the MSR2 reticle. It is one of the newer versions with a . Sounds like a winner, except for that reciprocating CH and the 11# stripped weight. Kimber Announces New Striker-Fired Subcompact, DA/SA Revolver, State Outlook Even More Jumbled for Firearms, Gun Review: Ruger Super Wrangler Single Action .22 Revolver, Obscure Object of Desire: Interarms Mark X Rifle, Gun Review: Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Revolver. Receiver: Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum Im going NF ATACR 4-16, but the MK5 was FOR SURE in the running. I wasnt sure about it because the last time I went shopping around, the 17s was the one for me. I much prefer a piston gun over a direct impingement one, especially if its going to be suppressed. ECHO9 Discussion Starter . You must log in or register to reply here. [28][29][30] The competition was cancelled before a winner was chosen. (Maybe second, behind Rem and Sig?) Get the latest news and reviews from Gundigest.com. Same shit more brass flying. FN SCAR 20S Specs Type: Gas-operated, self-loading rifle Caliber: .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO (also available in 6.5 Creedmoor) Capacity: 20+1 rounds Barrel: 20 in. [45][46] Navy special operations forces procures their firearms through SOCOM and fielded the MK 16 more than any other unit. Aren't you going to be holding past 300 yards anyway, anyone got any experience with the S&B 3-20 ultra short? Stock is fully adjustable to fit the user. I'm looking into putting a silencer on the Scar 20s, I just need to know if the parts below will work on it and what everyone's opinion is on this particular suppressor. I wouldnt get a scar 16 (the 556/223 version) over an ar, i would get a scar 17 over any ar based platform. 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Such as? No fkng way. ScarlettRed. [11], On 25 June 2010 SOCOM announced that it was cancelling the acquisition of the Mk 16, citing limited funds and a lack of enough of a performance difference in comparison to other 5.56mm rifles to justify the purchase. (There are AR-10 based rifles contesting the position of the SCAR 17. $2,059.00. Some love it. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. I like FN. [12] The SCAR features an integral, uninterrupted Picatinny rail on the top of the aluminium receiver, two removable side rails and a bottom one that can mount any MIL-STD-1913 compliant accessories. The standalone stock assembly has the FN40GL mounted to the bottom rail as with the rifle, but still has 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock rail positions for other accessories. At 11lbs, it's better off with more magnification. FN SCAR 20S semi-auto rifle includes 10-round steel-body magazine with low-friction follower. If you want a long-range, self-loading sniper rifle, youd be hard-pressed to beat the SCAR 20S. FN SCAR - SSR Mk.20 Mod.0 / Sniper Support Rifle Caliber 7,6251 NATO (.308 Win) Action Semi-automatic, gas operated Overall length 1028 mm Barrel length 508 mm Weight 5,05 kg Magazine capacity 20 rounds The FN SCAR Mk.20 Mod.0 SSR / Sniper Support Rifle is the latest offspring of the. 2023 FN America, LLC. The SCAR 17s is too heavy? (Hmmm, perhaps thats something FN should look into.) sr25 is a great rifle, but the scar 20s is quite a bit different from the scar-h. many people that actually hated the scar 17s love the 20s. There are a few AR-10s just under (but are those configurations fielded by an army? It has a similar layout to the 17s without the reciprocating charging handle. That I needed a shock buffer to civilize it indicates that the end users are a lot more interested in always-reliable than they are in easy-to-shoot.. The fact that the 17S practically ends up cleaner than it started after a range day is just a plus. LMAO!!! I love me some FNH have 4 of them in my stable. Weight: 11 lb., 3 oz. And then, theres the trigger. BARREL LENGTH: 20 OVERALL LENGTH: 41 - 42.8 WEIGHT: 11.6 lbs. This was an approval for the entire weapons family of the SCAR-L, SCAR-H, and the Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module. Concarbine! A Geissele Super SCAR two-stage trigger breaks like thin ice. In 2020 the FN SCAR 20S 6.5CM variant was announced chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor. What is the material of that adaptor for the stock to lower receiver connection? If youre an FN SCAR lover, the 20S is your next fling. FNAC (FN Advanced Carbine) 5.56mm NATO assault rifle entered into the US Army, HAMR IAR (Heat Adaptive Modular Rifle) 5.56mm NATO, HAMR NGSW (Heat Adaptive Modular Rifle) 6.8mm Federal Cartridge Company cartridge variant entered in the United States Army', This page was last edited on 9 April 2023, at 18:44. Thats how any high end, quality firearm justify its price tag. The down fall is price and magazine prices. Just like the 17S, if you grip the gun at the magazine well or just in front of it, you wont likely do it again after youve pulled that trigger even a single time. [21] It can fire the Pike 40mm guided munition. The accuracy testing for the 20S involved installing a Leupold VX-3i LRP 8.5-25x50mm on top and in a Geissele Super Precision scope mount. Im not a fan of this type of grip, but many others are. Shooting for groups with such a rig can be nerve-wracking. What Makes The FN SCAR 20S So Accurate: A Geissele Super SCAR two-stage trigger breaks like thin ice. FN SCAR 20S NRCH 6.5 CM. Take aim with the all-new FN SCAR 20S, the latest in battle-proven technology based on the legendary DNA of the 7.62-caliber MK 17 and MK 20 SSR. And perform it does. And I'd like to score a 5.56 SCAR as soon as those come back out (according to FN, US made ones are coming in spring too). This rifle was extremely lightly used and babied since it was put together with only approximately 200-300 rounds through it. Transitioning from target to target when shooting off a tripod or from the prone was a breeze. FN Scar 20S 6.5 Creedmoor 20in FDE Semi Automatic Rifle - 10+1 Rounds - This rifle is perfectly calibrated for long-range precision fire and gives you the ability to reach targets past 1000 meters. FN can rightly call themselves The Worlds Most Battle Proven Firearms. It was only a few years ago that the British Army finally moved away from the positively ancient FN Hi-Power/GP35 as their standard sidearm. I looked it up. I use a Nightforce ATACR F1 5-25x56 out to 1000 yards. SEALs, Rangers, Army Special Forces, MARSOC, AFSOC) depending on their specific missions on today's battlefield". For those familiar with the AR-10 platform, the SCAR has a very different recoil profile. I have shot a scar 17 (actually a full auto one) and it felt better than my ar-15. I do, however, very much prefer a piston AR over a DI gun. FN does this on everything they make, barring their standard FNS/FNX series of handguns. Choose Options. More modern? [23] The FN SCAR ranked second to the XM8 with 127 stoppages, but with fewer stoppages compared to the M4 with 882 stoppages and the HK416 with 233. That charging handle slamming back against your thumb will learn ya! The FN40GL is marketed in both an L (Light) and H (Heavy) model, for fitting the appropriate SCAR variant. However, theyre not interchangeable in either direction (i.e., FAL to SCAR or SCAR to FAL). That piston system results in exteme reliability when shooting sustained supressed fire, when compared to a DI gun. And, add on a bipod, laser targeting designator, suppressor, full magazine and a sling, and youre up to the weight of some of the lighter belt-fed machine guns. Dead Air Flash Hider (5/8 x 24 for Scar 17) . The barrel is cold hammer-forged and then chrome lined. btw, I have two Scar 20's looking for a good home. The FN SCAR 20S barrel assemblies are 20-inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined MIL-SPEC steel barrels with bottom M1913 rail, gas block assembly, low-flash gas regulator, gas piston and Surefire ProComp muzzle brake installed. The trigger is really sweet eh. And even I, a hosing IPSC pistol shooter, could easily go nine out of 10 on the steel at 688 yards. FN SCAR 20S barrel extensions, 6.5CM top, .308 bottom (image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com) The SCAR 20S in 6.5 Creedmoor also shares this six-screw long barrel extension and receiver tenon with the previous 20S. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. I've been running the ATACR 4-16 F1 on my Scar 20S in 6.5CM for several months. Enhanced . Is that a Ruger AR chambered for 6.5 or something? Is it alloy or polymer? PRIMARY FEATURES Extended monolithic receiver Short-stroke gas piston RECEIVER Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum MIL-STD-1913 accessory rails at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions BARREL The FN Scar 20S .308 Rifle is chambered in .308 Winchester (accepts both LR and SR Primers) and has a 20-round magazine capacity. Whereas the mismatched color scheme of the SCAR series was odd before, taking it to this level is downright impressive. This was done to improve control during fully automatic fire. Finish: Anodized aluminum, black-oxide steel MSRP: $4,499. The trigger is placed lower than normal for operation with the user's middle finger while keeping their trigger finger free to use the rifle. If you arent left handed I question the value of ambi controls, and I prefer not to have them on my guns. FN SCAR 20S NRCH MultiCam. At no time did the SCAR 20S fail to function, and it was generous, but not excessive in its ejection. One detail you must be aware of: the charging handle. Im a fan of the heavy barrel myself and I have the heavy FNAR which has nine pounds of barrel, and it shoots like Im rolling in my big Cadillac. and the Herstel company is making a lot of money from this, so they probably dont want to change to manufacturing in the US. Meanwhile, the US military still uses multiple FN rifles and machine guns in its line-up of standard issue equipment, and has for decades. The SCAR-L, designated Mk 16 by USSOCOM, was intended to replace the M4A1, the Mk 18 CQBR and the Mk 12 SPR that had been in service (before SOCOM decided to cancel the order for the Mk 16 Mod 0, see below), whereas the Mk 17 (SCAR-H) had been intended to replace the M14 and Mk 11 sniper rifles in use. Perfectly calibrated for long-range fire, the FN SCAR 20S delivers surgical precision, with an enhanced set of controls to enable any shooting position or optic choice. It really sucks not being able to blow through a hundred rounds whenever I want. ..but You should plink (I use that term fast and loosely) golf balls at a hundred yards through a ghost ring on a FN-FAL heavy barrel. Putting it back in the proper 10 oclock suppressed position and even the 125gr Hornady reduced recoil rounds ran like a champ. The gas is vented out of the barrel and into the gas block, where it strikes the piston. Rails everywhere. Alienum phaedrum torquatos nec eu, vis detraxit periculis ex, nihil expetendis in mei. The double-action trigger is long and heavy to prevent easily and unintentionally firing a round under stress. Disregard. Australian Army still uses Browning pistol Mk3. Operation: Short-stroke gas piston 7.62X51MM NATO SEMI AUTO 10 ROUNDS 2 BARREL. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The 1-8 is an excellent optic as well, but it has no parallax adjustment and capped turrets. Mk20 , with a Luepold MK5. In hindsight, the only items of worth to me was the trigger and book. Whats a 1/2 to 3/4 MOA AR-10 cost these days, $2000? I have never owned it shot a scar. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. What is Sr-25. But on a combat-oriented firearm, getting a grip on the gun for fast movement off-hand has a pretty important place. The muzzle moves very little, and the outstanding geometry of the stock allows the shooter to easily align the gun to their body and keep it there. The FN SCAR 20S Precision Semi-Auto Rifle is military approved, and once you fire this long range rifle yourself, you'll know why. How heavy would the piston need to be to make this a recoilless rifle? I've fired about less than 250 rounds. The 20S has adjustable length of pull and cheek height, but it doesnt fold. This one feels entirely different. I dont know of anyone else whos currently making magazines for the SCAR, so youll have to stock up through FN or some other supplier at almost $50 each. PRIMARY FEATURES Extended monolithic receiver Short-stroke gas piston Add to cart Category: Rifles Description Reviews (0) The sniper's main rifle is going to be chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum (WM), .300 Norma Magnum (NM), .338 NM, or .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC). They cant make one here for $750? In 2020 the FN SCAR 20S 6.5CM variant was announced chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor. You are using an out of date browser. Add to Cart See Details. The Geissele 2 Stage Super SCAR trigger is straight OG. [47], Belgian SFG soldier armed with the SCAR-L with a suppressor, U.S. coalition SOF soldier with the Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle (SSR), U.S. Navy SEAL with the SCAR-H STD (Mk 17). For those familiar with the AR-10 platform, the SCAR has a very different recoil profile. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The FN SCAR 20S represents a civilian version of SOCOM's modern sniper doctrine. Their response was its imported. As advertised, theres a bit of pre travel, followed by a clean break at just over 3 lbs. The 18 series soldiers gave me quality feedback and the SEALs handed the gun back smelling like hair gel. PMM SCAR 16/17 HD Rail Elimination Panels (REPs) 5 out of 5 $ 70.00 Select options. The Mk 20 SSR already in the field is chambered in 7.62 NATO, but SOCOM is currently transitioning to 6.5 . Lending further aid is the match-grade, two-stage trigger that breaks crisply at 3.5-4.5 pounds, full-length MIL-STD 1913 rail at 12 oclock position, and fixed buttstock providing adaptability to fit to each users needs through adjustable length of pull and cheek rest height. FN didnt stop there, so we now have the SCAR as a 7.62 precision rifle. As a result, the 20S will have to go back to FN. That mid range optic is a really nice middle ground and will give you a lot of good features. Thats if you narrow down those competitors to semi-automatic ambidextrous 7.62 NATO caliber precision rifles carried by current Special Operations personnel in ongoing conflicts and available on the civilian market. And having guys like Mr. Litz going all sciency on the subject, it helps a heap! The FN40GL is deemed a third-generation grenade launcher, meaning it is multifunctional: it can be used mounted to the rifle or as a standalone system; it is manufactured using a number of materials like aluminum, composites, and polymers; the breech opens to the side for use of longer 40mm rounds including less-than-lethal; and it is mounted on the bottom accessory rail instead of requiring specialized mounting hardware. Ouch! Love that little carbine and my RUGER 57 pistol. Arguably the widest field of view at low mag and enough horsepower on the top end to have excellent target ID or for going long That combo begs for a NF 4-16. 7.62X51MM NATO SEMI AUTO 10 ROUNDS 2 BARREL . Please post pics of your setup. When requirements were finalized, the decision was made to separate the 5.5645mm and 7.6251mm weapons because converting the medium caliber rifle to fire small caliber bullets created an assault rifle heavier than the M4 carbine. The 17s generous gas throttle, along with its robust cycling parts, means that on every shot, the operating system bottoms out in the rear of the receiver with enthusiasm. Its reversible to either side of the receiver and does reciprocate. Remember me for 30 Days. So what can you say about the scar 20s compared side by side to an old Springfield M21? In addition, you have to use the FN magazines. The full-length rail on top is almost too much. Im hoarding .177 pellets for my kids to practice with because the noisy rounds are so, so, precious. When FN first released the SCAR or Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle series of rifles in response to a. i was talking to a FN rep a year ago and they said the reason for the five seven not having an ambi mag release was due to our import laws. [43] The presolicitation for the SCAR program originally called for one rifle that could be adapted to fire multiple calibers including 5.56mm, 7.6251mm, and 7.6239mm. Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the September 2020 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. The 5.56mm conversion kit was finalized in late 2010 and orders began in mid-2011. Each one of them told me the same thing. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. In 2018, its not any more. Patrick Sweeney is the author of many of Gun Digest books' best-selling titles, including Gun Digest Book of the 1911, Vols. So, what about all those accessory rails, handguards and add-ons for the SCAR 17? The FN SCAR 20S Precision Rifle is the latest in a long line of eagerly awaited rifles from the legendary manufacturer. I do agree though that the MK5 is really looking good. Think of them as commercial versions of the militarys arms including the USSOCOM. Find the FN SCAR, including the FN SCAR 16, FN SCAR 16s, FN SCAR 17, FN SCAR 17s, and FN SCAR 20s, and FN SCAR accessories, for sale at Impact Guns with a lifetime warranty on guns. The gas-operated piston design and Surefire ProComp 762 muzzle device manage recoil efficiently to improve follow-up shots and maintain target acquisition. The upper receiver (which is the firearm on the SCAR, unlike the various AR-15 and AR-10 rifles most readers are familiar with) has a top rail that runs the full length of the receiver. 2.5-10 or 4-16 would be great choices. its just another look at me PLEASE toy for man-boys. I will not buy a semi-auto with a reciprocating charging handle. [41], FN America's claim contradicted the official announcement from SOCOM and they did not reverse their decision. The fixed position stock easily adjusts for both comb height and length of pull. In a SHTF situation, the wife would be behind the 20 and myself manning the 17. All of those guns at half the cost, Ill convert everything I own to FN. [39], "FN America believes the issue is not whether the SCAR, and specifically the [originally contracted] Mk 16 variant, is the superior weapon system available todayit has already been proven to be just thatrecently passing Milestone C and determined to be operationally effective / operationally suitable (OE/OS) for fielding. Weight: 11.2 lbs. The SCAR 17s stock was never comfortable for me. For more information on the FN SCAR 20S, please visit fnamerica.com. . Parts listed here are designed for FN SCAR rifle models chambered in .223 Rem, .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor unless noted otherwise. To maintain the SCAR as a small-caliber weapon, they are procuring conversion kits for the Mk 17 battle rifle to make it fire 5.5645mm rounds. The weapon is similar to the SCAR Mk 16 Mod 0 but with modifications including a 140g (0.3lb) weight reduction resulting in a loaded weight of 3.61kg (7.95lb), a bayonet lug for an M9 bayonet (which the Mk 16 does not have), a rail mounted folding front iron sight instead of the gas block mounted sight, and a non-reciprocating charging handle. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The M14 is long out of the military system, and the SCAR 17 fills the bill there. Perfectly calibrated for long-range precision fire, the FN SCAR 20S gives you the ability to engage targets exceeding 1,000 yards with ease. I have a NF ATACR 4-16x42 F1 on my Seekins SP10 in .308 and an NF ATACR 1-8x24 F1 on a 16" .223 AR15. This test was based on two previous systems assessments that were conducted using the M4 carbine and M16 rifle at Aberdeen Proving Ground in 2006 and the summer of 2007 before the third limited competition in the fall of 2007. What would be the Scar 20s competition in semi-automatic 7.62 NATO caliber precision rifles segment carried by current Special Operations personnel in ongoing conflicts and available on the civilian market? Buy FN Scar 20S Black NRCH .308 Win 10rd 38-100544-2 Scar 20 Non Reciprocating: GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 979921141 Yeah, I like 15x just fine, but our snipers shot with 8x, 9x and 10x on the Mk11 and Mk12 platforms. Grip: Hogue rubber pistol grip with finger grooves Thats true for both the direct impingement and other short-stroke gas piston rifles. MultiCam is a registered mark of Crye Precision LLC. You must be Steve Austin. 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