Is the SCAR 17S still eating optics?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is the SCAR 17S still eating optics?

Posted: 2/2/2018 10:00:39 PM EDT

I know this topic has been discussed throughout the years but is this still an issue? I am in the market for a SCAR 17S and wanted to go with a 1-6x, 1-8x, or 2.5-10x from Night Force, Vortex (Razor), or Trijicon and don't want to pick up an Elcan 1-6. Has FN done anything to work on air-gun like recoil impulse of the SCAR 17S?

Posted: 2/2/2018 10:06:54 PM EDT

[#1]

The scar is not going to eat optics of that quality.

ETA:

I have 3 SCAR 17s. 2 have NFs, one has a Leupy Mk6 and I have a thermal clip on that gets used on them all.

None of them have been eaten.

Posted: 2/2/2018 10:10:53 PM EDT

[#2]

Razor HD II or NF and your fine. I’ve got the NF 2.5-10x24 and a Docter optic. No problems.

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I know this topic has been discussed throughout the years but is this still an issue? I am in the market for a SCAR 17S and wanted to go with a 1-6x, 1-8x, or 2.5-10x from Night Force, Vortex (Razor), or Trijicon and don't want to pick up an Elcan 1-6. Has FN done anything to work on air-gun like recoil impulse of the SCAR 17S?

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Posted: 2/2/2018 10:20:05 PM EDT

[#3]

Trijicon VCOG 1-6x on a 17S and no issues.

Posted: 2/3/2018 12:33:51 AM EDT

[#4]

I’ve had a TA31f, RX06 and a TA11 on my 17 with no issues.

Posted: 2/3/2018 12:42:20 AM EDT

[#5]

Elian on one and ACOG with a doctor optic on the other on no issues at all

Posted: 2/3/2018 2:49:48 AM EDT

[#6]

Thank you for the feedback everyone!

Posted: 2/3/2018 6:34:16 PM EDT

[#7]

I have Vortex Viper 20x and 1-4PST I use on mine for awhile now. I have them in LT104 QD mounts. No issues.

Posted: 2/3/2018 11:59:24 PM EDT

[#8]

Had no issues at all with the Acog TA11. My Scar now has the Aimpoint CompM4 and I don't see that going down but we'll see tomorrow.

Posted: 2/4/2018 5:00:12 PM EDT

[#9]

TA31-RMR & IRD Hunter MKII good to go. Just mounted a NF NXS 2.5-10x24 but I see no issue occurring with it.

Posted: 2/4/2018 7:29:35 PM EDT

[#10]

OP, IMHO the 17 has a reputation for eating optics in good part because people spend all their money on the rifle and then put cheap(er) optics on it that can't take the beating. I see it all. The. Time. Drives me nuts.

Posted: 2/4/2018 7:32:49 PM EDT

[#11]

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OP, IMHO the 17 has a reputation for eating optics in good part because people spend all their money on the rifle and then put cheap(er) optics on it that can't take the beating. I see it all. The. Time. Drives me nuts.

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Yep. It's fine with decent optics.

Posted: 2/4/2018 7:36:10 PM EDT

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I know this topic has been discussed throughout the years but is this still an issue? I am in the market for a SCAR 17S and wanted to go with a 1-6x, 1-8x, or 2.5-10x from Night Force, Vortex (Razor), or Trijicon and don't want to pick up an Elcan 1-6. Has FN done anything to work on air-gun like recoil impulse of the SCAR 17S?

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Go with a 1-6 or 1-8. Don't treat it like a DMR/precision rifle. While they're fairly accurate, you will be disappointed. The lightweight barrel will start to string shots after a mag or two. The 1/12 twist abomination FN put on it sucks for anything heavier than 168gr. If you want a battle rifle, by all means it's probably the best on the market (I've owned about all of them). If you want a DMR, get something like an LMT MWS or a KAC SR-25. You'll be happier, and there are far better trigger options. The Super Scar G Trigger does okay...but it's not nearly as nice as their nicer AR triggers.

That said, it doesn't have an "air gun" recoil impulse. It's similar to an HK-91/G3 with less recoil....just a big heavy carrier slamming home. It doesn't affect shootability.

Posted: 2/4/2018 7:40:02 PM EDT

[#13]

Razor 1-6 is all good

It did kill my XTR 1-4 however

Posted: 2/5/2018 2:21:44 AM EDT

[#14]

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Go with a 1-6 or 1-8. Don't treat it like a DMR/precision rifle. While they're fairly accurate, you will be disappointed. The lightweight barrel will start to string shots after a mag or two. The 1/12 twist abomination FN put on it sucks for anything heavier than 168gr. If you want a battle rifle, by all means it's probably the best on the market (I've owned about all of them). If you want a DMR, get something like an LMT MWS or a KAC SR-25. You'll be happier, and there are far better trigger options. The Super Scar G Trigger does okay...but it's not nearly as nice as their nicer AR triggers.

That said, it doesn't have an "air gun" recoil impulse. It's similar to an HK-91/G3 with less recoil....just a big heavy carrier slamming home. It doesn't affect shootability.

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I know this topic has been discussed throughout the years but is this still an issue? I am in the market for a SCAR 17S and wanted to go with a 1-6x, 1-8x, or 2.5-10x from Night Force, Vortex (Razor), or Trijicon and don't want to pick up an Elcan 1-6. Has FN done anything to work on air-gun like recoil impulse of the SCAR 17S?

Go with a 1-6 or 1-8. Don't treat it like a DMR/precision rifle. While they're fairly accurate, you will be disappointed. The lightweight barrel will start to string shots after a mag or two. The 1/12 twist abomination FN put on it sucks for anything heavier than 168gr. If you want a battle rifle, by all means it's probably the best on the market (I've owned about all of them). If you want a DMR, get something like an LMT MWS or a KAC SR-25. You'll be happier, and there are far better trigger options. The Super Scar G Trigger does okay...but it's not nearly as nice as their nicer AR triggers.

That said, it doesn't have an "air gun" recoil impulse. It's similar to an HK-91/G3 with less recoil....just a big heavy carrier slamming home. It doesn't affect shootability.

Thank you for the insight. I'm leaning toward the new Nightforce NX8 so long as the reviews come out positive.

Posted: 2/5/2018 2:40:55 AM EDT

[#15]

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Go with a 1-6 or 1-8. Don't treat it like a DMR/precision rifle. While they're fairly accurate, you will be disappointed. The lightweight barrel will start to string shots after a mag or two. The 1/12 twist abomination FN put on it sucks for anything heavier than 168gr. If you want a battle rifle, by all means it's probably the best on the market (I've owned about all of them). If you want a DMR, get something like an LMT MWS or a KAC SR-25. You'll be happier, and there are far better trigger options. The Super Scar G Trigger does okay...but it's not nearly as nice as their nicer AR triggers.

That said, it doesn't have an "air gun" recoil impulse. It's similar to an HK-91/G3 with less recoil....just a big heavy carrier slamming home. It doesn't affect shootability.

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I know this topic has been discussed throughout the years but is this still an issue? I am in the market for a SCAR 17S and wanted to go with a 1-6x, 1-8x, or 2.5-10x from Night Force, Vortex (Razor), or Trijicon and don't want to pick up an Elcan 1-6. Has FN done anything to work on air-gun like recoil impulse of the SCAR 17S?

Go with a 1-6 or 1-8. Don't treat it like a DMR/precision rifle. While they're fairly accurate, you will be disappointed. The lightweight barrel will start to string shots after a mag or two. The 1/12 twist abomination FN put on it sucks for anything heavier than 168gr. If you want a battle rifle, by all means it's probably the best on the market (I've owned about all of them). If you want a DMR, get something like an LMT MWS or a KAC SR-25. You'll be happier, and there are far better trigger options. The Super Scar G Trigger does okay...but it's not nearly as nice as their nicer AR triggers.

That said, it doesn't have an "air gun" recoil impulse. It's similar to an HK-91/G3 with less recoil....just a big heavy carrier slamming home. It doesn't affect shootability.

Also, I saw that you had a thread on the LMT MWS. Are you still happy with yours and what was your accuracy looking like out of the 6.5 creedmoor barrel?

Posted: 2/5/2018 6:04:52 PM EDT

[#16]

The MWS is a great shooter. While the SCAR would only shoot 168gr and lighter will in to about 1-1.5”, the MWS shoots 175/178gr very well (3/4”-1”) consistently. The price you pay is that with a 20” barrel it’s about 2lbe heavier than the SCAR similarly equipped. I was willing to sacrifice a few lbs to be able to do what I want in the accuracy department, and still toss on the 16” barrel and red dot to run and gun.

Posted: 2/5/2018 6:05:06 PM EDT

[#17]

Damn what’s up with the site lately? Lots of double taps.

Posted: 2/5/2018 11:40:37 PM EDT

[#18]

This issue is overblown. Put a battle optic on your battle rifle and you’ll be fine. My TA-11 is holding up fine in every aspect. I suspect anything in the Nightforce, Trijicon, Elcan, Vortex Razor etc lineup will have no issues.

Posted: 2/5/2018 11:47:49 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/6/2018 1:33:08 AM EDT

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while i dont have a lot of rounds through mine, i have a trijicon 1-8 on it. I dont really that issue much these days. i dont think its so much as something FN did, but the overall quality of optics getting better, especially at the the lower end of the price specturm

Posted: 2/6/2018 2:31:16 PM EDT

[#21]

It's been said many times before but DON'T CHEAP OUT ON THE MOUNT or RINGS for the SCAR 17. Makes a BIG difference as to whether your scope stays healthy. Learned that the hard way myself.

Posted: 2/7/2018 4:52:48 PM EDT

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It's been said many times before but DON'T CHEAP OUT ON THE MOUNT or RINGS for the SCAR 17. Makes a BIG difference as to whether your scope stays healthy. Learned that the hard way myself.

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Geissele/bobro/Larue/spuhr good to go?