So, would you consider the SCAR 17 to be the modern "Uber 7.62"?

[ABNAK]

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I've haven't seen one thread (here and on different sites) where a majority in a similar question asked did NOT think that the SCAR 17 was the current 7.62Nato shiznit.

Not for a DMR role, but as a "battle rifle" do you think this is true?

[nhskull21]

Im curious to. It seems like its a fad that died off with its fan boys. Ive since been deciding on dpms gen II, armalite 10a, sig 716.

[Ark1443]

It's still my dream gun, and I'm hoping to get one this year. I don't think its just a fad, but if it was cheaper I think it would really take off for the differences it brings to the table.

[VIP3R 237]

It's a good mix of lightweight, reliable, and accuracy. It does come with some downsides such as it is hard on optics and accessories, but I think it is one of the better do it all battle rifles.

However my first pick is the SR-25E2 APC.

[scooter22]

It's a good mix of lightweight, reliable, and accuracy. It does come with some downsides such as it is hard on optics and accessories, but I think it is one of the better do it all battle rifles.

However my first pick is the SR-25E2 APC.

Potential first pick?

As far as I know, they don't exist yet.

[PatrioticDisorder]

Everyone keeps parroting "hard on optics" with nothing to back that assertion. Eotechs suck in general but besides that I've only heard of 1 optic I'd consider quality break on a SCAR and that was a Trijicon Accupoint which more than likely had a sub par mount. Put a solid optic + solid mount on a SCAR 17s and don't think twice about it!

[VIP3R 237]

Potential first pick?

As far as I know, they don't exist yet.

Well the only difference between the ECC and the APC at least from what I understand is the Hand Guard, and the ECC has had great success so why not the APC when they are available?

[JusticeM4]

It's still my dream gun, and I'm hoping to get one this year. I don't think its just a fad, but if it was cheaper I think it would really take off for the differences it brings to the table.

+1.

If I ever had $4k laying around, I'd buy an FDE SCAR17 in a hearbeat. It is one of the best battle rifles IMO.

[ABNAK]

+1.

If I ever had $4k laying around, I'd buy an FDE SCAR17 in a hearbeat. It is one of the best battle rifles IMO.

Dude, I'm getting mine for $2700 (plus tax and background check). Granted, I've paid this particular gun shop's light bill more than a few times so I usually get a decent deal.

I saw a FDE SCAR17 for $2752 at Bud's online store. The black one was $2656. Both were in stock.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

It is probably the best of the factory options right now. It has been through more field and development testing that pretty much any other rifle other than the old-line battle rifles (G3, FAL). I think of it more as a replacement for the old battle rifles than a DMR rifle. Really, there aren't any real downsides other than cost (and none of the quality options are cheap).