I'm shooting LC match brass handloads. 41.5 varget and Nosler 168 BTHPs.
They shoot 3/4" in my PSS.

I had one that wouoldn't shoot better than 3" groups and wouldn't fire some ammo...light strikes...I sent it back..they sent me a new one...I haven't shot it yet...deciding if I just want to take the hit and sell it or keep it.

Send it back...they are "Guarranteed" sub MOA shooters with quality ammo.

I sent mine back.
Haven't heard from them yet.
will post update.

I bought one of these recently and was at first intimidated by the tear down. After being used to tearing down ARs, you get a bit spoiled, especially piston ones. After tearing it down once, with the help of the video, It's not that bad. Keep in mind that it's mostly a semi-auto hunting rifle modified for tactical use. It's a niche market rifle which hurts its popularity, but it is fairly versatile. I agree that FN really could have spent a little bit more time on the looks department, the main reason I hesitated getting one vs a .308 AR platform, but decided that was a silly reason considering the price and accuracy of the weapon made up for it.

BigRat

This is a highly underrated weapon and versatile. It is lighter than m1a, as light as ar-10 and more reliable IMO. Get the light barrel model, as it is also guaranteed 1moa and mine will do it with cheap ammo. Mine seems more accurate with 155 or so as well. Opened up to about 1.5" with 168 grain. If you don't like the hump on the stock, take it off, it is held on by a couple of screws, but it does come with 3 risers as well as some "shims " to fit it to your individual frame, all of which can make you more accurate. We all know cheek weld is key. This is a light (light barreled version), accurate, and reliable weapon. If FN can build this for a grand, there is no reason the scar should cost 2.5k. Mine was 999 out the door for the light barrel model, which to me is the only one that makes since if you are going to kill anything other than paper with it. While not a battle rifle, it is my poor man's scar

Cons- no iron sights, mags are absurdly expensive. Ugly, but not as bad in person (subjective I know)

Pros- lightweight in light barrel config. Much less expensive than any of the competitors, more accurate than a M1a and on par with most AR-10s. Lots of rail space out of the box, if you like to hang 3 pounds of crap off your weapon, you can

Mine has never jammed, although I have only shot around 100 rounds through it, it has mostly been Walmart ammo and reloaded umarex. To say I have been pleased with it would be an understatement. I know I will get flamed for this but I have yet to clean it, except for running a patch through the bore.

The FNAR will be my next rifle purchase. I plan on dressing it out as a battle rifle, rather than a tactical marksman's rifle. Just because I am one of those assholes that likes to be different/contrarian.

Wll, finally got mine back from FN, since august.
They replaced a "BARREL ASSY FIXING SCREW BRON " and "RODE GUIDE RETAINING SCREW FOR BARREL 2 PARTS BRON " and thats about the only explanation.

It came with a test target with a three shot .370" group at 50 yds with black hills 175 SMKs.

I shot it yesterday and got about 1.5" at 100 using mixed ammo.

I'm going to load up some 175s and try it this weekend.

The rifle is hard to shoot accurately because of the trigger, but I think it is going to be a lot better.

No real flyer surprises that weren't self induced this time.

Not trying to knock you...but it's difficult to say any rifle is more reliable than another with only 100rnds down the barrel.


Otherwise, I'd consider an FNAR if it were offered with a straight stock as other have mentioned. No point in trying to make a hunting rifle look tactical. Give me a comfortable straight stock and a decent trigger and I'd be happy.

the one I have now is cut to 16" and threaded for my 7.62 phantom, i will say it doesn't make it any lighter but it's a hellava pig gun

No love for the FNAR from me! I tried many scopes and match ammo (including FGGM 168hp) to get the FNAR to shoot sub-MOA but failed. Finally sent it back to FNH. Bob and FN's customer service was very good. Got it back, got my 5 shot 1 inch/100yd. However, shortly I sold it because I was tired of the rifle (the disappontment on time and ammo spent prior to sending it into FNH). In the meantime I bought a DPMS 308 AP4 which does 1in/100yd all day long out of the box (but opens up at 200 yds), and bought a DPMS 308 SS Bull 24in upper which is heavy but does Sub MOA all day long at 200yds. Good rifles shoot sub MOA out of the box, and as great a company FNH is they should have tested each rifle prior to leaving the factory, especially since they "guarantee subMOA". Also the rifle has very few aftermarket parts and accessories, ridiculously priced mags (compared to AR10 mags), and non-adjustable trigger that can't shoot hard primer ammo (steel case types). Not to knock FN as they make some of the finest weapons in the world, but for around $1k I can do so much with an AR10 variant and customize so many parts and cheap mags. So perhaps they need to be priced well less than a comparable AR10 variant to have people buying it. I'd buy it back at $700-$750 if I don't own my DPMS' already.