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Posted: 10/10/2018 2:32:43 PM EDT
I’m close to having the cash to pick one up and these new options intrigue me, especially hearing the rumors that these are out in the field. Is it just a new barrel? Can the 17s mags use 6.5? Thanks for the help!
Link Posted: 10/10/2018 10:47:31 PM EDT
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The mags should work. Might have to shorten the oal of some of your 6.5 loads to fit in the mags.
Link Posted: 10/11/2018 12:12:07 AM EDT
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Should just be the standard 6 screws on the barrel assembly. Bolt and mags should be usable still.
Link Posted: 10/12/2018 5:49:44 PM EDT
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It's easy to swap it's just $1000. I'm in a similar boat and have wanted a scar for years, given the $3K for the rifle, then another grand for a 6.5 barrel, I'm telling myself to wait till SHOT in hopes that FN jumps into 6.5 for civilians. Not having to buy a SCAR barrel will cover a geissele, mounts, sling, and mags. Fingers crossed I know it's unlikely but it's not impossible.
Link Posted: 10/13/2018 2:26:22 AM EDT
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It's easy to swap it's just $1000. I'm in a similar boat and have wanted a scar for years, given the $3K for the rifle, then another grand for a 6.5 barrel, I'm telling myself to wait till SHOT in hopes that FN jumps into 6.5 for civilians. Not having to buy a SCAR barrel will cover a geissele, mounts, sling, and mags. Fingers crossed I know it's unlikely but it's not impossible.
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I’m in the exact same boat! I’d like to have both options and it sounds like yet another reason to grab a SCAR. Thank you for the info.
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