fn scar vs bushy acr

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Posted: 3/4/2010 1:25:43 PM EDT

what are the main differences and similarities ,which would you buy if price was not an issue

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:26:42 PM EDT

[#1]

I would buy the ACR if price wasnt an issue. since it is, i wont own either

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:36:23 PM EDT

[#2]

If price was not a issue I would buy a ar15.

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:39:26 PM EDT

[#3]

if price isnt an issue get both

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:51:51 PM EDT

[#4]

Between those two? A SCAR. I would not buy an ACR on principle. unproven rifle with the wrong features at the wrong price, from a company with a rep most are 'iffy' on.

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:54:58 PM EDT

[#5]

SCAR hand down!! Pick it up,hold it, and shoot it, and you'll see what I mean.

Posted: 3/4/2010 12:55:18 PM EDT

[#6]

thanks for your reply

Quoted:

Between those two? A SCAR. I would not buy an ACR on principle. unproven rifle with the wrong features at the wrong price, from a company with a rep most are 'iffy' on.

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:18:13 PM EDT

[#7]

Didn't know either of those were AR15's....

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:23:06 PM EDT

[#8]

These are not AR15s.

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:24:26 PM EDT

[#9]

No question about it.......SCAR. All you need to do is shoot one.

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:25:27 PM EDT

[#10]

Siince NEITHER of these are AR-15s I'm moving this thread.

Posted: 3/4/2010 1:39:55 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

No question about it.......SCAR. All you need to do is shoot one.

i hope so because i am on a wait list for one

Posted: 3/4/2010 2:01:41 PM EDT

[#12]

If price wasn't an issue I'd get an AR-15 or XCR

Posted: 3/4/2010 2:44:54 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
what are the main differences and similarities ,which would you buy if price was not an issue

To get the feature set that the SCAR comes standard with (folding stock, railed forearm), you'll need to get the ACR Enhanced model.

I'd get a black SCAR-L, and plan on getting a black SCAR-H, if price were not an issue.

The ACR was marketed as a $1500 rifle that serious people on a budget could afford. They need to be held to that standard. An ACR Basic with a $1500 retail price would be acceptable. Bushmaster can price the enhanced model at whatever lunatic price they want, as long as we can ignore them and go directly to Magpul for the folding stock.

Posted: 3/4/2010 2:50:50 PM EDT

[#14]

the one that has the NSN number the SCAR is a combat proven rifle the Acr is not end of story

Posted: 3/4/2010 3:41:23 PM EDT

[#15]

My advice is to wait until the Remington ACR is finalized and in production for mil and leo.

At that point the Bushmaster ACR should be lighter weight and less expensive. Also you'll be able to judge just how dependable it is.

Unless it comes down to a solid $2K or less than I would say go nuts.

Posted: 3/4/2010 4:14:50 PM EDT

[#16]

SCAR, but I'm biased

Posted: 3/4/2010 4:56:11 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

SCAR, but I'm biased

http://www.theplaceholder.com/forums/imagehosting/544af452581160b.jpg

nice rifle

i think ill be happy with the scar

Posted: 3/4/2010 9:34:54 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
SCAR, but I'm biased

http://www.theplaceholder.com/forums/imagehosting/544af452581160b.jpg

I knew I should have made it to the AAC shoot in 09.

Posted: 3/4/2010 9:43:16 PM EDT

[#19]

the scars a little cheeper and has a NSN
the ACR is a little more expensive and has a 1/9 twist barrel

Posted: 3/4/2010 10:18:28 PM EDT

[#20]

You can get the SCAR now or wait until the ACR comes out to handle both and get the SCAR then. The SCAR feels right when you pick it up and better when you shoot it.

Posted: 3/4/2010 10:32:48 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
SCAR, but I'm biased

http://www.theplaceholder.com/forums/imagehosting/544af452581160b.jpg

I wonder, whats lighter? An ACR enhanced or your SCAR as kitted out in the pic?

Posted: 3/5/2010 2:09:34 AM EDT

[#22]

Chicks dig scars.

Posted: 3/5/2010 3:22:07 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
SCAR, but I'm biased

http://www.theplaceholder.com/forums/imagehosting/544af452581160b.jpg

I wonder, whats lighter? An ACR enhanced or your SCAR as kitted out in the pic?

I didn't notice any noticeable difference between the SBR ACR that I shot (below) and my SCAR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jce-mPflDjo

Forgive my horrific stance, it had been a long, rainy and muddy day

Posted: 3/17/2010 6:27:41 AM EDT

[#24]

In regards to the car, I just think the barrel sticking out so long looks bad. Its like a black iron rod that doesn't match the profile of the weapon. I would have to buy the 10.5" or whatever it is.

Posted: 3/17/2010 7:00:32 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Between those two? A SCAR. I would not buy an ACR on principle. unproven rifle with the wrong features at the wrong price, from a company with a rep most are 'iffy' on.

While you and I are in complete agreement, I'd like to hear just how "proven" the SCAR really is.

Posted: 3/17/2010 7:09:57 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Between those two? A SCAR. I would not buy an ACR on principle. unproven rifle with the wrong features at the wrong price, from a company with a rep most are 'iffy' on.

While you and I are in complete agreement, I'd like to hear just how "proven" the SCAR really is.

Posted: 3/17/2010 7:14:26 AM EDT

[#27]

Edit: it's bed time and I got no dog in this.
Could care less if both rifles disappeared today.

Posted: 3/17/2010 7:38:52 AM EDT

[#28]

Black SCAR hands down.

Posted: 3/17/2010 8:44:37 AM EDT

[#29]

SCAR

Posted: 3/21/2010 12:04:10 PM EDT

[#30]

I love my SCAR I was going to order a ACR but the fact that Magpul, Bushmaster and Remington could not get their shit together and make this rifle what it should have bee when it should have been led me to FN. I dont regret it one bit...

Posted: 3/21/2010 2:56:38 PM EDT

[#31]

I want a 7.62x39 conversion kit that features a lower which will accept AK mags and drums.

Which ever rifle comes out with that first would be my choice.

Posted: 3/21/2010 3:38:01 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
I want a 7.62x39 conversion kit that features a lower which will accept AK mags and drums.

Which ever rifle comes out with that first would be my choice.

My AR-15 has them both beat by several years.

Posted: 3/21/2010 3:40:02 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I want a 7.62x39 conversion kit that features a lower which will accept AK mags and drums.

Which ever rifle comes out with that first would be my choice.

http://i50.tinypic.com/24gvajo.jpg

My AR-15 has them both beat by several years.

I love that picture.

Posted: 3/21/2010 3:45:38 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I want a 7.62x39 conversion kit that features a lower which will accept AK mags and drums.

Which ever rifle comes out with that first would be my choice.

http://i50.tinypic.com/24gvajo.jpg

My AR-15 has them both beat by several years.

I love that picture.

I do have to come clean, it requires a tool for full modularity with everything pictured...

A stock wrench.

Posted: 3/22/2010 7:56:35 AM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Between those two? A SCAR. I would not buy an ACR on principle. unproven rifle with the wrong features at the wrong price, from a company with a rep most are 'iffy' on.

While you and I are in complete agreement, I'd like to hear just how "proven" the SCAR really is.

I also agree and would say that only time will tell.

At this point the SCAR is (in my opinion) more properly proven than the other option given by the op.

Posted: 3/22/2010 4:27:03 PM EDT

[#36]

which one has an Nsn number again? hmm and which one hopes to some day have one theres a reason one of them doesnt

Posted: 3/22/2010 4:40:21 PM EDT

[#37]

ar15 or xcr

Posted: 3/31/2010 6:01:14 PM EDT

[#38]

The only thing I think is good at the ACR is that it will drive the SCAR prices down a little. Thats what I'm waiting for.

Posted: 3/31/2010 6:25:01 PM EDT

[#39]

Scar by far.

Whoa a rhyme.

Posted: 3/31/2010 9:16:48 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
Between those two? A SCAR. I would not buy an ACR on principle. unproven rifle with the wrong features at the wrong price, from a company with a rep most are 'iffy' on.

Bushmaster is iffy?

Your still way too noob.

Posted: 3/31/2010 11:18:21 PM EDT

[#41]

Being nobody here has an ACR, the responses are going to be a bit slanted. So far I only saw one response where a person was qualified to make a comparison between the two rifles because he actually shot both. The rest were speculative opinions at best. Too early for an accurate assesment of the ACR at this point.

Posted: 4/1/2010 12:36:12 AM EDT

[#42]

I ordered an ACR yesterday so I'll have a comparison with my SCAR hopefully next week.

Posted: 4/1/2010 9:50:21 PM EDT

[#43]

Looking forward to the report Ghetto. A side by side would be a good read. Lot's of pics. lol! Thanks

Posted: 4/1/2010 10:48:22 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
I ordered an ACR yesterday so I'll have a comparison with my SCAR hopefully next week.

Thanks.
Tag for follow up.

Posted: 4/2/2010 7:17:37 AM EDT

[#45]

I like the ACR much better...mainly because it doesn't have the reciprocating charging handle and lower profile.

Ran the SCAR at a local range doing some drills. I kept banging the reciprocating charging handle into walls and car doors causing several stovepipes. If this happens to me in DRILLS, I can't imagine what would happen when pieing a corner or operating CQB work. For some reason, I never had this problem with the AK platform, but I do with the SCAR.

As for the lower profile, Scar has much more "height" over the ACR. However, this is purely a personal preference