Is the FN SCAR 17 worth it??

[Wolf.545 x .39]

I have 2 .308's but there bolt action guns. Looking to get a semi auto if and when I get back to work. I was wondering what the Scar 17 was going for price wise these days?? I know the price tag is steep and it might make me order a new Scout Squad. Why I like the Scar17 so much is its reliability, low recoil and accuracy. I wish it had an 18 inch barrel but 16 is good enough. I own an AR15 and AK74 that have similar ballistics. The Scar 17 is a rifle that I want. $2,800 for one may be overpriced for me. I got time to save up for it though.

[ghostly]

Is it worth it? What do you intend to do with it? What gap does it fill in your arsenal?

What will you have to do without to get said rifle? Will this purchase interrupt your training schedule?

Myself, the recce rifle does what I need it to out to 600 for everything except medium game and up. It's also cheaper to shoot and I find I shoot this configuration for 99% of my shooting. So if you're in the same boat, it pays to have your money tied up in what you use the most.


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[WickedWillis]

Is it worth it? What do you intend to do with it? What gap does it fill in your arsenal?

What will you have to do without to get said rifle? Will this purchase interrupt your training schedule?

Myself, the recce rifle does what I need it to out to 600 for everything except medium game and up. It's also cheaper to shoot and I find I shoot this configuration for 99% of my shooting. So if you're in the same boat, it pays to have your money tied up in what you use the most.


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Pretty sound advice honestly. The SCAR 17 is an absolutely amazing semi auto .308. If that's what you are wanting, it's one of the best on the market. The financial investment is steep though, so are parts, mags, etc, so you really have to decide if the investment is worth it for you.

[FlyingHunter]

I've owned one for a while...yep worth it. Dead nuts reliable, balanced, light weight, soft recoiling, decent accuracy. No regrets.

[RetroRevolver77]

I had two of them, fully outfitted. I did not care for them. The reason, the rear trunnion uses machine screws held in with locktight. Now if you run without swapping the horrible foot stock- then they should work well because FN stipulates that you have to use a polymer hinge mount for the stock in order to dampen recoil. Run them with an aftermarket AR style stock assembly made of aluminum then you might have problems. A guy on the FN Forum had his rear screws walk out while running such a set up while suppressed and then that damaged the receiver. I went back to FN 50.63 rifles personally. They weigh about the same, however they are a proven design and have a true adjustable gas system. Plus with advent in technology, you can mount forward rails and optic mounts. If you can afford, get a real steel FN FAL.


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[JoshNC]

As to whether the SCAR17 is the 308 you should go with, that’s impossible for a forum to decide for an individual. Every 308 offering has its own unique merits and detractions. The individual is best served by determining his desired “needs” and making a decision based on what best suits those needs. The SCAR is a great battle rifle that is sufficiently accurate, reliable. It is not without its detractions but only the individual can decide if the merits outweigh the detractions. I personally find the detractions to be minor and would not hesitate to own a SCAR17.

In the 308 category, I would (and did) consider the following:
- SCAR17
- LMT MWS with 16” LW chrome lined barrel
- KAC SR25 ACC
- Daniel Defense DD5

Other contenders include the IWI Galil ACE 308, a HK roller delay (factory HK or a PTR), and a properly spec’d/built FAL.

Is it worth it? What do you intend to do with it? What gap does it fill in your arsenal?

What will you have to do without to get said rifle? Will this purchase interrupt your training schedule?

Myself, the recce rifle does what I need it to out to 600 for everything except medium game and up. It's also cheaper to shoot and I find I shoot this configuration for 99% of my shooting. So if you're in the same boat, it pays to have your money tied up in what you use the most.


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All sound points. I do still feel that a 308, 6.5 creedmor, or 260 rem has merit for 600-1k IF that’s something one identifies as a need/want in their personal armory. I personally enjoy shooting 308 on steel and like the enhanced capability of 308 over 5.56.

[Wolf.545 x .39]

As to whether the SCAR17 is the 308 you should go with, that’s impossible for a forum to decide for an individual. Every 308 offering has its own unique merits and detractions. The individual is best served by determining his desired “needs” and making a decision based on what best suits those needs. The SCAR is a great battle rifle that is sufficiently accurate, reliable. It is not without its detractions but only the individual can decide if the merits outweigh the detractions. I personally find the detractions to be minor and would not hesitate to own a SCAR17.

In the 308 category, I would (and did) consider the following:
- SCAR17
- LMT MWS with 16” LW chrome lined barrel
- KAC SR25 ACC
- Daniel Defense DD5

Other contenders include the IWI Galil ACE 308, a HK roller delay (factory HK or a PTR), and a properly spec’d/built FAL.




All sound points. I do still feel that a 308, 6.5 creedmor, or 260 rem has merit for 600-1k IF that’s something one identifies as a need/want in their personal armory. I personally enjoy shooting 308 on steel and like the enhanced capability of 308 over 5.56.

Well I like the terminal ballistics of the .308 a lot better. I could buy another AK or AR if I can't afford the Scar17 in a year or 2. Maybe a scout squad will be good enough for me. I have yet to see a scout squad let alone shoot one. Same said about the Scar17.

[ghostly]

Well I like the terminal ballistics of the .308 a lot better. I could buy another AK or AR if I can't afford the Scar17 in a year or 2. Maybe a scout squad will be good enough for me. I have yet to see a scout squad let alone shoot one. Same said about the Scar17.

What are you shooting that you need "terminal ballistics". "Better" terminals is very much ambiguous as that is bullet depended the more so than cartridge.


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[JoshNC]

Well I like the terminal ballistics of the .308 a lot better. I could buy another AK or AR if I can't afford the Scar17 in a year or 2. Maybe a scout squad will be good enough for me. I have yet to see a scout squad let alone shoot one. Same said about the Scar17.

Please don’t take offense to this, you’re all over the map here. Which leads me to believe that you have not defined your needs/wants. The m1a is a completely different animal than the SCAR. Define your needs, compare your options, decide what Best fits your needs and is in your budget. And don’t forget to budget for glass.

[Wolf.545 x .39]

Please don’t take offense to this, you’re all over the map here. Which leads me to believe that you have not defined your needs/wants. The m1a is a completely different animal than the SCAR. Define your needs, compare your options, decide what Best fits your needs and is in your budget. And don’t forget to budget for glass.

I never fired a semi auto .308 just my 2 bolt action .308's. I brought up the M1A thinking that the Scar 17 would be out of my price range. I like my Colt AR15 and AK74 but because of the limited availability of the 5.45 round I have thought about getting another semi auto thats not in 5.45. Maybe I'll stay with the AR platform after all.