The super accurate SCAR doesn't exist yet. If you want a 7.62 but want the ability to also run it in a CQB roll, the SCAR has serious potential. Since most people on here wouldn't run a rifle beyond 300-400 yards anyway. It is my informed opinion that people who spend any amount of time in CQB or clearing structures would not choose a M1A over anything. The point I make about the SCAR is the same as yours, it is light-years different than the M1A. If comparing the same caliber (308) I don't think the recipient of the bullet or steel plate will say (damn I wishi would have been shot by that other rifle) Simply put, these rifles are total opposites. In my opinion, is a Scar THAT much different than a M4/Ar15? What's the first thing that's done to these 2 I just listed? Hang every fork,knife,light,canteen on it just to shoot the same caliber round. I don't own one, and don't have an interest in one. I'm in no way saying a Scar is a good or bad weapon. And its STILL very much actively serving on front lines worldwide alongside its long time partner M16. It doesn't have (ergonomics) or modern materials because they built this rifle before any of that was around.

It was designed to keep you alive in every worse condition. The M14 is a GREAT rifle that does a lot of things good. Originally Posted By: madppcsTacticaltshirtsREP my running from the rain comment was to point out that these 2 rifles are worlds apart. Real men scratch their guns and their balls. In closing I hope the comment about running out of the rain wasn't directed at me? If so, you'll never know how funny and not apropo that is. I also wonder if a piston gun can ever be made as accurate as a DI gun? Truthfully, I'm betting on 3rd party there as well. And I wonder why the civilian version didn't have a non-reciprociating handle like the USMC IAR submission? I am not thrilled with the reciprocating charging handle. Not all that thrilled with the SCAR 17 specific mags, but 3rd parties are already addressing that. Some co-workers switched to the 17 for call-outs and that really got my attention.Дo I think the SCAR has issues? Yes. And I am interested in getting a 17 as well. I've seen fads come and go.ДЄs for me and the SCAR, I'm keeping an open mind and liking what I'm seeing so far. Reminds me of the 6.8 crowd I put up with for a few years.

Perhaps people got on here and praised the SCAR without actually running one? Most 'gun people' are that way truth be told. I bought it since it seemed like it has real possibilities. It seems the SCAR really elicits strong opinions. Too different.ДЄs for some of the SCAR talk in this thread.I dunno. Also.some people are too quick to reference standard AR-15/16 characteristics while then referencing AR-10 characteristics That's getting too far away from reality in my humble opinion. The M1A was designed with a mentality of much longer range than modern weapons. Originally Posted By: rsilversThere is no such thing as a 308 assault rifle.

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