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FN SCAR 17S

5/29/2012

The SCAR family of rifles has served U.S. Special Operations Command units in the field for some time, and the Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle Heavy finally became available to consumers with the FN SCAR 17S.

A semi-automatic-only version of what's carried by active members of the military to this day, the SCAR 17S is chambered in .308 Win./7.62x51 mm NATO, making it larger and more powerful than the previously available SCAR 16S.

Adaptable, powerful and fun to shoot—and also the closest most civilians can come to military-level firearms—the FN SCAR 17S was an easy addition to the Gun of the Week series.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: .308 Win./7.62x51 mm NATO
Action Type: gas-operated, semi-automatic center-fire rifle
Receiver: aluminum upper and polymer lower
Barrel: 16¼", cold-hammer forged, chrome-lined
Rifling: six-groove, 1:12" RH twist
Magazine: 10- or 20-round detachable box
Trigger Pull: non-adjustable, single-stage; 6 lbs., 5 ozs.
Overall Length: 38.5" (buttstock extended), 28.5" buttstock folded
Weight: 8 lbs.
MSRP: $3,349

For Further Reading:

• Review: The FN SCAR 17S
• Video: FNH SCAR
• Video: The FNH-USA SCAR Family

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  • John

    12/26/2012 2:39:28 AM

    I own one of these and they are simply amazing. lighter than most model AR-15s and same recoil, with reliability of AK models, and long distance power and accuracy of sniper style rifles. this weapon can function effectively in any engagement. an eotech with a flip up 3x magnifier and ur good to go... hands down. Ive put 300 rounds through mine and its functioned 100% so far... even offsetting the rounds toward the front of the magazine has caused no failures using 150gr american eagle FMJBT ammo.

  • Jake

    12/22/2012 10:24:32 PM

    Where can I find one in that $2600 range?

  • Lorenzo

    12/21/2012 5:22:26 PM

    Just purchased 1 yesterday. Can't wait to go the shooting range this weekend. It's worth every penny.

  • John

    12/20/2012 11:53:18 AM

    I have two for night vision hog hunts. Shoots as soft as a 223 allowing for accurate repeat shots in groups and stops hogs like a bolt action out to 300 yards. Lighter and cleaner than an AR 10. Worth every penny.

  • Rudy

    11/29/2012 6:21:52 PM

    I have one and it is amazing. For everyone that doesn't own one and is saying "overpriced, doesn't do anything my ___ does for less," quit hating. It is the same as saying "your wife is too hot. She doesn't do anything better than my old wife." HAHA

  • Charlie

    11/11/2012 12:08:25 AM

    Just picked up one in black. It's absolutely amazing, and I would make the same purchase again without question. It draws a little to much attention at the range though. Everyone wants to come look at it and asks if they can shoot it.

  • BD Cooper

    9/19/2012 8:05:48 AM

    Just got mine and love it. Its not as bulky as it looks nor does it feel as heavy as so many people claim it does. Even though its a bit pricy I dont regret the purchase at all however, you would think that at the $3000 price point FN would provide more than 1 mag. They also did not include a sight tool to adjust the front flip up iron site.

  • scar-face

    8/4/2012 4:45:33 AM

    the difference between men and boys, is the price of their toys.

  • PH

    7/15/2012 1:54:52 PM

    Seen them at The Fort Worth gun show going for $2550. for black, $2600. for the tri-color...The price has started coming down a little...

  • nl

    7/1/2012 8:05:33 PM

    I bought a dillon 650 this year and my wife told me to get 308 dies so she could start shooting my sako trg more often..... got the scar for fathersday and I love it. Very low recoil for my 8yr old to shoot also. Very nice for rugged adjustable stock so that wife and sin can shoot. Overpriced but so was my sako.. both shoot great look mean... that's costs $$

  • Blade Runner 1776

    7/1/2012 6:34:09 AM

    I'll eventually procure one, when the price comes down. I currently have a Bushmaster A3 in 5.56 and a DPMS Panther in .308 with a 20 inch heavy floating barrel. A taf heavy but accuracy is what I'm looking for. As I said before, when the price comes down, I'll get. Semper Fi!

  • Eric

    6/23/2012 9:55:23 PM

    Worth every penny. I love to shoot this rifle. The Military does use this rifle in the full auto version (Special Ops). This rifle is lightning quick back to target shot after shot.

  • Jason

    6/23/2012 9:46:24 PM

    I only make about 40 a year but I saved for six years for one of these and It Is worth every penny! any one who thinks other wise is a backwards thinking fool! I have owned an m-14, stg58, ar180, ar70, ar15, and many others. Beleive me when I say I know what this gun Is. unless you have done the same you should not let your mouth or un informed opinion burden the rest of us! PS If you are thinking to yourself the gun wasnt even available to the public 6 years ago , you are right. If you did the research how ever and contacted fn you would have known It was in the works.

  • Paul

    6/20/2012 3:34:25 AM

    I had a few diffident Ar-10 and AR 15s. All I ever did was try to make them preform like a $3,000+ rifle so i sold them to get a scar 17s. Best thing I probably ever done. I notice the MSRP was $3,349! Its not that much anymore you can find them for 2,600- 2,800. It seems when these highly anticipated rifles come out they know there are people that got money to blow and will buy anyway but in time it will probably get even lower.

  • Joe

    6/16/2012 4:29:53 AM

    Nice looking rifle, way overpriced, would rather have my M1A1 with 18" barrel and Redfield scope. Just 'cause it's new and looks different doesn't make it a better rifle.

  • FBH

    6/5/2012 3:24:03 PM

    I have one, and it is quite accurate, and has less recoil than my .308 Browning BLR. Do I need such power and capacity in semi-auto? Not right now, but why do I buy life insurance, or disability insurance? Becuase I have it if I need it later, and in the meantime, it is a rush to shoot.

  • Rich

    6/5/2012 6:58:52 AM

    definitely a feeding frenzy goin' on...back when I lived with m-16, s/n 926745 USA, VN, attached to my well being I never thought anyone would want such a weapon for plinking or otherwise. you took care of your rifle cause it took care of you.....but this is ridiculous!

  • Wag

    6/4/2012 10:57:12 PM

    Definitely overpriced....which is why you wait for a deal in the $2600 range. Black isn't in 3 colors luckily. Great rifle....very good accuracy and easy to clean and disassemble. Most comfortable 308 carbine I have ever shot. Recoil is minimal even with the light weight. Good Muzzle brake/Flash Suppressor.

  • noodles

    6/3/2012 11:04:21 AM

    The first thing I would do if I bought one of these rifles is to remove that oversized magazine well. However, it's way to expensive. Overpriced.

  • John Peschke

    5/29/2012 10:52:17 PM

    Really? When will it end. I like shooting as much as anyone, but why would anybody want to spend over $3,000.00 on an aluminum and plastic, semi-automatic .308 military wannabe gun??

  • Diver6106

    5/29/2012 7:19:46 PM

    I have its predecessor, the FN FAL. But I wonder why they didn't go to a bull-pup design, as did the French & British.

  • Jim Coker

    5/29/2012 5:53:07 PM

    It is a nicely thought out platform in a good caliber, but for the money I could buy a good AR and an M1A that's tricked out.

  • JD

    5/29/2012 3:13:36 PM

    Would look a lot better if it wasn't three different colors, or is that some feeble attempt at camouflage? Don't get me wrong, I want one, but it looks like they ran out of the same color crayon when making this thing. Not to mention it's too darn expensive.

  • dave

    5/29/2012 1:26:15 PM

    Such a beautiful assault rifle definitely on my list for purchase.