Scars fad or not?

[NTK]

Re: Scars fad or not?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Steve_Aryan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Another good option for people with different taste buds. </div></div>

You nailed it.

 

[Joester41]

Re: Scars fad or not?

The SCAR-L is an improvement over the M16/M4 family of rifles, but, it is not significant enough to replace the AR platform completely.

The SCAR-H, on the other hand, is a much more significant improvement over battle rifles of the past and present. The SCAR is designed to be a modern day battle rifle to fill the same role as the battle-tested M14. It has lower recoil than any .308 I've shot, it is modular, easy to maintain, and it accepts optics right out of the box. I would choose the SCAR over any M14/FAL/G3/CETME/AR10/etc any day. Definately not a fad for this guy.

 

[saryan]

Re: Scars fad or not?

The SCAR H does fill a void. Its a lightweight 308. If it wasn't lightweight I don't think it would be as popular. I think its a great option for a shorter barreled 308 ( 18" or less). I still like the LMT MWS platform more based on the non recip charging handle and proven accuracy but the SCAR H has def filled a void unlike the SCAR L which was not enough of an improvement to justify.

Here is my opinion on the recip charging handle. You are giving Murphy's law room to work. It should not have been designed that way. If it was non reciprocating that rifle would be much better in my book. For example, this morning while teaching my carbine class, we were rocking the side prone. So laying on your shoulder with your rifle inches above the ground and using your hand to keep it from touching the ground. This is where the SCARs have problems. Will it always, no, do you shoot like this always, no. BUT it COULD happen. I like to take as many of the COULD HAPPENS out of my training technique and out of my weapon systems. Thats my opinion though. I don't think it kills the rifle it just discourages me enough not to buy one.

 

[Zanshin]

Re: Scars fad or not?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joester41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The SCAR-H, on the other hand, is a much more significant improvement over battle rifles of the past and present. The SCAR is designed to be a modern day battle rifle to fill the same role as the battle-tested M14. It has lower recoil than any .308 I've shot, it is modular, easy to maintain, and it accepts optics right out of the box. I would choose the SCAR over any M14/FAL/G3/CETME/AR10/etc any day. Definately not a fad for this guy.</div></div>

It seems that the military is poised to move to an EMC version of the M110 in the DMR role. Not exactly the same thing as a battle rifle, or a wholesale replacement of the M16/M4 pattern of rifles for assault rifles, but I wonder the more widespread the SR25 use the less place there is for the SCAR-H. Not that the military dictates what civilians buy... but civilians do emulate the military in their gun choices.

 

[oneshot onekill]

Re: Scars fad or not?

Well, here's mine! SCAR 17s... Just picked Her up this afternoon. Mounted the Optics and the Vertical Grip-pod and Bore-sighted Her and now I have to find the time to get out to the range. I might even go after work one day this week.

So far I'm happy with Her. She's light and feels good to shoulder. With the cheek-rest raised my cheek-weld puts my eye in perfect alignment with the Optic. I was afraid it wouldn't. The trigger is single-stage and pretty heavy. Heavier than most AR's I've felt. Might play hell with my accuracy at first until I get used to it. No matter. I'm happy!

 

[Turk]

Re: Scars fad or not?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: taseal</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lightwind</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have to jump in to say that my SCAR-17s is a very nice piece of equipment that I thought long and hard about buying. The bottom line for me was that it is a very well built and well designed rifle. It supplements my AR for a longer-reach system. Accuracy wise, it gives me 1 moa with a 16.5" barrel and with a terrible trigger that I changed out tonight. I didn't see it as a fad when I got it and I don't see people jumping over each other to get one either. I think it is a specialized rifle that only some will want. I guess the same can be said for any quality piece of equipment. Why are there so many manufacturers and so many rifles? Because there are so may different people. No fad from my view, just different strokes for different folks. </div></div>

what does it do that the AR15 can't? </div></div>
It helps you part w/ your benjamins at a faster rate!