What is the difference between a SCAR 17 and a SCAR 17S?
So what are the differences between the military SCAR Mk 17 and the civilian SCAR 17s? Well, they are few in number, and that is one of my favorite aspects of this weapon system. The most noticeable difference is that the Mk17 is select fire while the SCAR 17s is semi-automatic only.
Can you shoot 308 in a SCAR 17S?
Available for law enforcement and military. Firing the long-range, hard-hitting 7.62x51mm NATO/308 Winchester cartridge, the selective-fire FN SCAR® 17’s innovative gas-operated, short-stroke piston system reduces fouling for greater reliability.
Can a civilian own a scar H?
Yes and no. A civilian Semi-Automatic version is available (SCAR 17S) and can be picked up in most states through a FFL (Federal Firearms Licensee) transfer assuming a gun shop doesn’t already have one in stock.
How far can a scar 17 shoot?
| FN SCAR | |
|---|---|
| Effective firing range | SCAR-L: 300 m (330 yd) (CQC), 500 m (550 yd) (STD), 700 m (770 yd) (LB) SCAR-H: 400 m (440 yd) (CQC), 600 m (660 yd) (STD), 800 m (870 yd) (LB) |
| Feed system | SCAR-L: STANAG box magazine SCAR-H, SSR: 20-round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights and Picatinny rail for various optical sights |
Is the FN SCAR legal in California?
The California legal FN SCAR 16S 556mm FDE is the semi-auto only version of the newest service rifle of U.S. special operators. Light, fast-handling and quick shooting, the FN SCAR 16S 556mm FDE is chambered in 5.56×45 mm and features a free-floating, cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel with chrome-lined bore.
Is the FN SCAR reliable?
The SCAR is incredibly reliable. I’ve fired over 800 rounds with no problems, even when the gun was hot! No malfunctions with feeding, firing, or ejecting to report; it ran smooth with every round I fired. I’d say it’s even more reliable than the AR platforms!
What does FN mean in FN SCAR?
Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle
Sights. Iron sights and Picatinny rail for various optical sights. The FN SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a family of gas-operated (short-stroke gas piston) automatic rifles developed by Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal (FN) in 2004.