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Posted: 5/15/2015 11:03:35 AM EDT
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Get a 3.5x35 ACOG for the SCAR 17. Mine shoots 1-1.5 MOA from a bench, and it makes a great DMR. Used to have a 4x TA01 Acog on it, but the eye relief is way too short for a 7.62 NATO weapon. 3.5x35 is where its at.
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Posted: 5/15/2015 12:32:28 PM EDT
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Which reticle do you use in the 3.5 model ACOG? Do you have any other sights other than the factory flip ups (45 angled or anything)...
I have been seriously considering a TA-11 for my 17...as I feel it would be the perfect sight... |
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Posted: 5/15/2015 2:34:42 PM EDT
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I have used a TA-11E with the red chevron, but it's personal preference. Right now I have an aimpoint micro on mine, and it's been perfect for hog hunting where shots are close and targets are moving.
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Posted: 5/16/2015 7:04:05 AM EDT
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Get a 3.5x35 ACOG for the SCAR 17. Mine shoots 1-1.5 MOA from a bench, and it makes a great DMR. Used to have a 4x TA01 Acog on it, but the eye relief is way too short for a 7.62 NATO weapon. 3.5x35 is where its at. Thanks that helps a lot. Do you have any pictures of your rig? |
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Posted: 5/16/2015 1:06:28 PM EDT
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After researching on the SCAR I've decided that is a weapon system I would like to get into however I am having issues making an important decision with limited funds. Right now I have a AK74, ASK74U and a Colt M4forgery with a 14.5in barrel (equipped with an Aimpoint COMP M4) . Here are the following questions that I have and I would appreciate your feedback. Does the SCAR 17S work well in the DMR role with the 16in barrel and a 4x ACOG (also is it price efficient)? How does the SCAR 16S with a 14in barrel work as a HD rifle and does it run well suppressed? SCAR 16s Black or FDE? The potential objections that I have is that is if I run a SCAR 17S I am going to have to invest into a hole new different caliber and the mags. With the SCAR 16S I have PMAGS GEN 3 that is compatible but is its performance superior enough over the M4 to invest the money and would it be best served with a Red Dot or a ACOG? You can get some amazing accuracy out of a scar, as for a 4x acog. A ta31rco was the 1st optic I run on my scar, it worked quite well. 
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Posted: 5/16/2015 1:15:46 PM EDT
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get the FDE it is way more accurate then the black 17s
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Posted: 5/16/2015 3:45:06 PM EDT
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get the FDE it is way more accurate then the black 17s Maybe but the black rate of fire is much higher, which more than makes up for it |
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Posted: 5/16/2015 5:47:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe but the black rate of fire is much higher, which more than makes up for it Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: get the FDE it is way more accurate then the black 17s Maybe but the black rate of fire is much higher, which more than makes up for it   |
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Posted: 5/16/2015 10:18:52 PM EDT
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I should take a picture of my built SCAR with a can of Spam next to it cause that's all I can afford after the build. Actually I flipfloped several times on the black verses FDE thing for a few weeks. I went FDE mostly because I never had that color before. My Vortex Viper only came in black which kind of pissed me off.
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Posted: 5/17/2015 4:02:39 PM EDT
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The 4x ACOG is by far the worst ACOG I have ever used. The limited eye relief makes it all but unusable on a SCAR for me. Even back when we had ACOGs on our M4s the TA11s were much preferred across the board. Go with the TA11.
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Posted: 5/18/2015 4:14:14 PM EDT
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Do not waste your money on a SCAR 16 if you are going to do it get the 17. The 16 does not offer enough benefit for the price over an AR IMO. I have a 17 and in all honesty I wish I had bought a LaRue OBR but they were backordered for over a year so I ended up with a SCAR 17
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Posted: 5/19/2015 10:38:15 PM EDT
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The scar 17 is an awesome rifle and the acog is a great optic, if you don't require a lot of magnification. Neither are cheap, but they are worth the money.
That being said, you will definitely want one of the 3.5x models for the extra eye relief. I have the green horseshoe dot reticle and love it. (TA11HG) If you already have an AR, then I wouldn't bother with a scar 16. Maybe invest in an adjustable gas block for the AR instead... I have an SLR Rifleworks block and it's great. As to the color, get which ever is cheaper. You can always paint it or have it cerakoted/duracoated for a reasonable price if you require a certain color. Then it would at least match... |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 11:21:48 PM EDT
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I have a 4x acog with a the 308 reticule. The eye relief is short, but with the stock scar 17 brake, recoil is a non-issue for me.
I want to keep the rifle as light as practical. |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 8:44:55 PM EDT
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If you're getting a SCAR get it in FDE
I have an Elcan Specter Dr on mine. I absolutely love it! I also have a TA-11J 308 on my 901... It's a great optic too |
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Posted: 5/25/2015 11:23:18 AM EDT
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i have both a 16 and 17..i tried a acog(3.5) on the 17 but felt i wanted more magnifacation.i put a leupold 2-8 vxr on there and am loving it!..it shoots small groups but i dont measure them.on the 16 i use a leupold vxr 1-4 and it works out really nice also.i use a ultra lite aero mount and it hardly adds any weight to the gun.
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Posted: 5/25/2015 11:47:22 PM EDT
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for the DMR role, a 3.5 or 4x ACOG is really limiting the weapon's capablities. I i run a NF 1-4 on my 13"er but have an express purpose of close range to 350-400 yards. If I was running a full barrel and trying to push further I'd want 8x or 10x. YMMV.
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