SCAR Goes To War

Strategy Page ^ | 5/13/2009 | Strategy Page

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

More info at http://world.guns.ru/assault/as70-e.htm

[adm5]

If I had an extra $5000 sitting around, I’d def. own this baby!

SOOOOOOOOOOO SWEET!

[Robe]

[Niteranger68]

Me love long time.

[Seruzawa]

Finally something decent to replace that shytpiece AR?

[Vaquero]

they need to stop with the anemic 5.56 varmit load crap.(the 6.5 and 6.8 in the same size platform makes more sense)

I would take one in 7.62, but I will stick with an M1A1 in that caliber, I like a wood stock.

[smokingfrog]

I want one ... or two ... or three ... or four ....!

It will be interesting to see how they hold up under real world/combat conditions.

Rangers Lead the Way, Sir!

[grobdriver]

Both models can be fitted with a longer and heavier sniper barrel. Thus this ability to quickly change the barrel length enables the SOCOM to equip their troops with the specific weapon they need.

I'd be impressed if ANY quick-change barrel resulted in an rifle accurate enough for long range work.

Maybe they've got the technology down, though - shrug -.

[Armedanddangerous]

The 6.8 is the way to go, and it’s battle tested.

For a rifle that size, you cant beat it for sheer knockdown and stomp em power.

[McGruff]

Back in 2003, SOCOM asked rifle manufacturers to submit proposals, and FN (a Belgian firm) came up with the best ideas. One advantage FN has was its ability to quickly implement requests for design changes. FN’s rapid prototyping shop was often able to turn out a new part in hours...

Not Made in the USA? Oh well, the UAW would probably have killed it if GM would have had the winning design anyways.

[Pistolshot]

Try this.

Extreme Dust testing.

[Terabitten]

Finally something decent to replace that shytpiece AR?

Riiiiiiiiiight, because no enemies of democracy have *ever* fallen to the M16 / M4.

[2nd_Amendment_Defender]

I do believe these carbines/rifles were introduced to Special Forces soldiers around January 2008. The design is brilliant as units can specialize their weapons for the job they are doing because most of the parts can be switched out.

[Nat Turner]

If FN makes them, then I am sure they would hold up quite well. Better than the plastic toys built by Mattel LOL!!!

[rahbert]

FN also make the M4s. Anyway I soldiered with a Colt model
and found it perfectly adequate. plastic is fine as long as you aren’t planning on using the vertical buttstroke feature.

[skinkinthegrass]

what are the "drawbacks" of the "Bullpup" design?
...would that make it smaller / robust.

[Seruzawa]

LOL! Real logical response there.

[Kenny Bunk]

What is with the hold-up on the caliber switch? The 6.8 and the 6.5 being tested apparently both offer an advantage over the NATO 7.62, namely better long range performance, and more rounds per pound.

The 5.56 varmint stomper has come a long way though, and is very accurate now out to 5-600 meters in the new rifles. Problem is the little pill sometimes don't hurt real bad people real good. All too often, they can still shoot back after a 5.56 hit or two, instead of lying there like good little Muslims.

OTOH, changing calibers is one long and expensive PIA. And exactly how many caliber switcheroo kits is a grunt supposed to carry, anyway?

[ichabod1]

The better to kill you with, my dear.

[Armedanddangerous]

That SCAR is a fascinating rifle. Everyone whose used them likes them.

So, logically, Barry will try and cancel them.

Id like one in 6.8 SPC..that would almost be a perfect caliber for the size and weight.