SCAR 17 accuracy

[ReaperDriver]

Yes, I searched 1st and there was not much info. I'm kicking around the idea of getting a SCAR 17 and am wondering what the accuracy with factory match or handload 168 or ideally 175s are? I've been kicking around the idea of getting into a .308 gas gun for a precision or semi-precision rifle.

I'm considering the OBR or LMT but honestly the AR-10 pattern rifles seem kinda blah to me. I already plenty of AR-15s along with a Mk-12-ish precison AR. SO, I'd like something different and unique. I've handled the SCAR-16 and really like the feel, so the 17 is very tempting. But if the accuracy is just so-so, I won't spend the $$ on it.

Anyone have any good accuracy reports with this rifle. Thanks!

 

[jpach]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

I cant speak for the SCAR-17 per se, but with all the research I have done on FN rifles, I have found that they are pretty much all MOA to sub-MOA guns.

That being said, you should really try to find someone locally who has an LMT MWS. They are VERY different from your average DPMS or Armalite .308 (not saying those are bad at all). The LMT is a solid gun and I cant ever see myself getting rid of mine.

If you really like the feel of the SCAR vs all other .308 ARs, then I say go for it. FN makes quality stuff and Im sure you would not be disappointed with the 17.

 

[ReaperDriver]

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Yeah, I'd love to find one locally to shoot. The Base BX has a SCAR 16 that I"m very tempted to get as well.

As for the LMT MWS - that is probably in my top 2. All my ARs except my precision AR are LMTs and I'm a big fan of the piston MRP platform with the QC barrel. So if the MWS is a as good - I can't go wrong. BTW - is the MWS DI or piston?

 

[dmg308]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

DI

 

[ReaperDriver]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">DI </div></div>

Thanks.

On a related note, I know the conventional wisdom over DI vs piston in the AR world says the DI is more accurate. And I've seen that in my DI vs Piston LMTs (by a little bit). However, in a specifically designed piston gun like the SCAR, would that still necessarily hold true? Or is DI always going to be more inherently accurate over a piston design?

 

[dmg308]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

I think in either platform it's much adoo about nothing.The only argument for the LMT or similar in your case over the SCAR is all the other Stoner platforms you have.By doing so you negate another learning curve in function maintanence and repair.But if you just want a SCAR because you want it I dont think you will be dissapointed.

 

[banks74]

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I hopefully will know soon and can answer your question. My 17 should be getting here in the next couple of weeks from my dealer.

 

[ReaperDriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: banks74</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hopefully will know soon and can answer your question. My 17 should be getting here in the next couple of weeks from my dealer. </div></div>

Thanks. If you don't mind me asking - what did you pay for the 17 and where did you get it?

Any other SCAR 17 owners out there?

 

[ReaperDriver]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think in either platform it's much adoo about nothing. The only argument for the LMT or similar in your case over the SCAR is all the other Stoner platforms you have. By doing so you negate another learning curve in function maintanence and repair. But if you just want a SCAR because you want it I dont think you will be dissapointed. </div></div>

Yeah, I thought about that too. I AM very familiar with driving a stoner platform - at least in 5.56. But I just wanted to go with something a little different AS LONG AS I wasn't sacrificing accuracy to get it. The primary use for me would be less in the Battle Rifle role and more along the lines of an SPR med to long range precision rifle. Not sure if the SCAR is suited for this and I'm just trying to avoid the urge to go for the "tacticool" over the functionality of what I want it for.

Other than the DMPS, GAP etc AR-10s - are any of the others I listed (LMT MWS, etc) considered sub MOA rifles with decent ammo?

Edit to add: I got to fondle an MWS at a local shop yesterday. Wow, very nice rifle and exactly what I would expect from LMT. They had it listed for $2000 and I was VERY tempted..... I was surprised at how heavy it was though.

 

[dmg308]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

For 2k I would snatch it up thats below current dealer cost.If you all out high speed look at the knights carbine.

 

[smokshwn]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ReaperDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">DI </div></div>

Thanks.

On a related note, I know the conventional wisdom over DI vs piston in the AR world says the DI is more accurate. And I've seen that in my DI vs Piston LMTs (by a little bit). However, in a specifically designed piston gun like the SCAR, would that still necessarily hold true? Or is DI always going to be more inherently accurate over a piston design? </div></div>

Generally speaking Piston guns have a stronger recoil impulse due to increased reciprocating weight. Driving the gun through this increased recoil is a large factor in the "accuracy" issues. The SCAR 17 theoretically will be even more difficult in this respect as the bolt group is significantly heavier than the conventional AR 10 pattern guns.

 

[banks74]

Re: SCAR 17 accuracy

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ReaperDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: banks74</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hopefully will know soon and can answer your question. My 17 should be getting here in the next couple of weeks from my dealer. </div></div>

Thanks. If you don't mind me asking - what did you pay for the 17 and where did you get it?

Any other SCAR 17 owners out there? </div></div>

I got it from a local gun store I work at occasionally. There was a good deal to be had so I jumped on it (pays to help out at a gun shop sometimes). To be honest with you I don't remember how much it was I ordered it like 2 months ago.

 

[BX1129]

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If I remember correctly, one of the requirements for SCAR is that it has to be MOA accurate weapon....

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

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the scar is a pretty accurate weapon. guys overseas and ditching their MK11 and putting the nightforce on their SCARH instead. using it as a patrol/DMR rifle

 

[pshell]

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If you want to bang half size silhouettes at 800M a 17 will do it. I have been next to one that shot out to 900m and it was doing fine. I don't know what it will group, but it's repeatable at distance. Ammo was 118LR, shooting at ~4500 ASL. I'm not sure how fast it ran or what MOA we were dialing for that. Was about 1 1/2 years ago.
I would say that I prefer the DI Stoner platform, unless you plan to run suppressed all the time. Less recoil and it works just like an M-4.