Is there a 7.62 SCAR?

Chambered in 7.62x51mm, the FN SCAR® 17S features a free-floating, cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel with hardchromed bore. Fully-ambidextrous operating controls instantly adapt the FN SCAR® 17S to any user or any shooting position.

What SCAR shoots 7.62 x39?

AUSA – FNH USA 7.62×39 SCAR.

What ammo does a SCAR shoot?

The FN SCAR-H assault rifle 7.62mm is designed to operate with NATO spec 7.62x51mm or 308 Winchester caliber ammunition.It has a magazine capacity of 20 cartridges. A 10-round option magazine is available.

Is SCAR better than AK 47 in real life?

The SCAR is more accurate and has a greater distance capability than a standard AK. 600 yards is easy for a SCAR and 1,000 yard shots are not uncommon. Cost-wise, the AK is your friend. Ammo is significantly less expensive.

Is the mk17 a SCAR?

Emerging from the U.S. Military's FN SCAR® program, the MK 17 weapon system uses a common multi-caliber architecture that is highly modular and instantly adaptable to virtually any mission requirement, and is further enhanced by the FN® MK 13 grenade launcher.

What Makes FN SCARs So Special?

Is there a 308 SCAR?

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.

Why do Navy SEALs hate scars?

Here are 2 real Navy SEALs explaining why they hate the FN SCAR: If you don't want to watch the video, I'll sum up why they hate the SCAR: Way Too Unreliable (multiple failures overseas by multiple teams) Too Bulky and Heavy (you could carry more ammo in a lighter gun)

How much is a real SCAR gun?

One thing's for sure: this is NOT a budget rifle. The MSRP on the SCAR is around $3,299.

What caliber SCAR does the military use?

The FN SCAR^®-H Mk2 STD assault rifle is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO calibre and is available with barrels of various lengths (13” or 16”) . These barrels are interchangeable in less than 5 minutes.

Who had a golden AK-47?

Golden AK-47 assault rifles have been seen at the side of, for example, Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi, Mexican drug cartel bosses, Russian oligarchs and oil-rich Arabs. AK-47 (short for Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947) is a successful Soviet assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.

What makes a SCAR rifle so good?

SCAR MODELS AND VARIANTS

Both versions use a short-stroke gas piston system. This particular method of operation has proven to be clean and reliable in use. Through this system, the series has low recoil, are easy to maintain, and feature increased reliability when compared to traditional AR platforms.

Can a SCAR 7.62 x51 shoot 308?

Oh yes indeed. The SCAR was made to fire 7.62x51 and, consequently,. 308 Winchester. Rifles chambered for NATO standard ammo (7.62, 5.56) are actually built to handle higher pressure than its civilian SAAMI-spec counterparts, so going to commercial ammo, it's even safer than in a SAAMI-spec rifle.

Why is the SCAR so expensive?

They're made in Belgium because FN is located in Herstal, Belgium. It's a suburb of Liege, about 10 miles from the German border. They're so expensive because that's what people (and governments) are willing to pay for them. Which in turn means people (and governments) think they're worth the money.

How effective is 7.62 x39 on deer?

Can you use the 7.62×39 for deer hunting? Absolutely! Roughly comparable to the performance of the 30-30 Winchester round, the 7.62 x 39mm cartridge can be incredibly effective on medium game at short range.

Is 7.62 x39 armor piercing?

7.62×39 FMJ will punch through most body armor unless it's level IIIA or level IV or has a ballistic plate and even then it would jack you up.

What is the NATO equivalent of 7.62 x39?

The 5.56 NATO cartridge (5.56x45) was the successor to the 7.62x39 in terms of military use. It became the infantry cartridge of choice during the Vietnam War and remained so through the Global War on Terror. Originating from the commercial .

Why did SOCOM drop the SCAR?

Why the rifle failed. The official answer for why the rifle failed is that SOCOM had limited funds, and the SCAR Mk16 wasn't that different compared to other 5.56 rifles to justify its continued purchase as when compared to the M4, the SCAR didn't create a large performance gap.

Which is better SCAR or M4?

In the case of M416, its firing speed is 3.28 seconds which means it takes 3.28 seconds for M416 to fire all the bullets in its pre-fitted magazine. While in the case of Scar-L its firing speed is 3.40 seconds which means it takes 0.12 seconds more than M416 to empty its magazine.

Is SCAR better than AR15?

The SCAR will probably run a little cleaner since it uses a piston system whereas the AR15 uses a direct impingement system. But overall I'd probably go with an AR you'll probably save $1500 and you can put that into ammo or parts to run your AR better.

Can you legally own a SCAR?

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.

Can you own a SCAR in the US?

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.

Can you buy a civilian SCAR?

Yup! Only down side is, that they are about 2,800 (SCAR 16 5.56) and $3,000 for a SCAR 17 (7.62x51 NATO), of course these are only Semi-auto. In order to get a FA one, you need to be a LE or Military contractor to get any post-May '86 machinegun.

How much does Navy SEAL make a year?

A Navy Seal in your area makes on average $44,839 per year, or $1,154 (3%) more than the national average annual salary of $43,685. ranks number 1 out of 50 states nationwide for Navy Seal salaries.

Why do SEALs wear jeans?

Specifically during late 1970 and early 1971, SEALs donned Levi's jeans in combat. Denim could better withstand the rigors of the jungle climate, providing improved protection from leeches, mosquitos and other bugs, especially when combined with a layer of pantyhose underneath.

What is SEAL Team 6 called now?

In 1987, SEAL Team Six was dissolved. A new unit named the "Naval Special Warfare Development Group" was formed, essentially as SEAL Team Six's successor. Reasons for the disbanding are varied, but the name SEAL Team Six is often used in reference to DEVGRU.