My SCAR (new pics added 10-30-09)

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Posted: 10/17/2009 9:11:32 AM EDT

TGIF and my day couldn't have ended better than getting a call from my gun dealer telling my that my rifle just arrived ... here are some pics -

Standing tall.

She's very well balanced; not front heavy like my LMT piston MRP and POF .308 carbine.

Love that FDE color - matches my multi-cam rig!

Another view

I'll be mating my Elcan to her tomorrow morning. Can't wait.....

- BORG

Posted: 10/17/2009 9:18:16 AM EDT

[#1]

that is fuqin awesome

Posted: 10/17/2009 9:42:57 AM EDT

[#2]

Very nice!

Is that gold or FDE?

Posted: 10/17/2009 10:23:47 AM EDT

[#3]

Very cool. SCAR ftw

I personally would have to go with the black one only because I have never understood why they cant get a somewhat closer color match on all the different components.

Nice gun though. You will have fun with that!

Posted: 10/17/2009 11:12:34 AM EDT

[#4]

Posted: 10/17/2009 11:21:02 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the compliments guys....

The color variance is much more obvious in photos. According to FN, FDE is supposed to have a smaller heat signature as compared to black and was the reason SOCOM selected it.

Anyway, it's pouring outside right now and I thought I would clean the rifle before shooting it, as the owner's manual instructs. First off, I must say I'm impressed with the take-down procedure. Aside from the retaining pin for the trigger module, which requires a little fine-motor skill, everything else is pretty much removed only with gross-motor skills; which IMHO is an advantage in a SHTF/battle situation. Come to think of it, I would relate field-stripping the FN SCAR to that of an AK-47. Big, chunky pieces - no tiny little parts. Personally, I like it ...

What stuck me almost instantly was the balance of the rifle. I really like the way its weight is distributed; more towards the back - but hey, that's just me I guess.

EDIT: The receiver is milled to accept the charging hanndle to either side, awesome option ... and options are always a good thing in my book. No gas blow-back to irritate the shooter, especially with suppressor use and the gas-regulator even has two settings, 12-o'clock for normal shooting and 10-o'clock for suppressor mode. Either position is achieved by the simple twist of the regulator. I own two LMT MRP piston rifles and one POF .308 piston carbine. While I like them very much, the FN SCAR system is, to me at least, a vast improvement over both other piston platforms.

Here are a couple more pictures detailing my new toy.

- BORG

Posted: 10/17/2009 11:29:51 AM EDT

[#6]

The BCG is somewhat reminiscent of that out of a G36, including the beefier extractor on the bolt.

Good stuff.

Posted: 10/17/2009 11:49:11 AM EDT

[#7]

What a pile of crap. I hate to see a fellow arfcommer, let alone a member of the WA HTF have to live with a crappy rifle. Go ahead and ship it to me for proper disposal. I'll even pay the shipping.

Posted: 10/17/2009 12:09:33 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
What a pile of crap. I hate to see a fellow arfcommer, let alone a member of the WA HTF have to live with a crappy rifle. Go ahead and ship it to me for proper disposal. I'll even pay the shipping.

LOL, you're a funny man. Cheers bro.

- BORG

Posted: 10/17/2009 12:33:53 PM EDT

[#9]

You'll shoot yer eye out!

Nice lookin' piece you have there.

Are you mounting a SpectreDR on it?

Posted: 10/17/2009 12:35:52 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
You'll shoot yer eye out!

Nice lookin' piece you have there.

Are you mounting a SpectreDR on it?

Hell yeah! LOL .... woot.

Got a party to attend now, but I'll post more pics - with the ELCAN Specter DR on her tomorrow. Stay tuned.

- BORG

Posted: 10/17/2009 12:59:03 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

ELCAN Specter DR

Posted: 10/17/2009 1:13:46 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Hell yeah! LOL .... woot.

Got a party to attend now, but I'll post more pics - with the ELCAN Specter DR on her tomorrow. Stay tuned.

- BORG

Jees...in total you prolly got what...$5 or $10 into the whole setup?!? I'll give you $20 and will even come out to you to pick it up to save you the hassle of shipping.

Posted: 10/17/2009 1:28:54 PM EDT

[#13]

Nice PIF.––––- IN.

Posted: 10/17/2009 1:38:19 PM EDT

[#14]

WOW a 4K AR, nice but outta my league.

Posted: 10/17/2009 5:41:26 PM EDT

[#15]

That's a sexy bitch right there.

Posted: 10/17/2009 8:06:39 PM EDT

[#16]

They are great rifles, but you may want to ditch the P-Mags. They kinda suck when there is dust flying about.

I use mine in Practical Rifle competitions and the P-mags bugged the crap out of me. I am using 416 mags now and they work a lot better.

I only got the 416 mags because they get dropped a lot in mud puddles and in the gravel.
The factory FN mag is in the pics.

My fat ass diving to the ground with the SKIZZLE.

Posted: 10/17/2009 8:17:55 PM EDT

[#17]

Damn, even the FH looks lethal! Like a harpoon or something...

Way cool!

Posted: 10/17/2009 8:18:57 PM EDT

[#18]

Nice Rifle! The bolt/carrier group is also similar to that of the Old Bushmaster Assault Rifle/Armpistol...

––tW

Posted: 10/17/2009 8:25:21 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Damn, even the FH looks lethal! Like a harpoon or something...

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/BORG_888/FN%20SCAR/P1010332.jpg

Way cool!

Isn't that the AK Concepts Brake? They work REALLY well even if they make it difficult to bump.

Posted: 10/17/2009 8:57:40 PM EDT

[#20]

This is a very sexy thread. I didn't know I liked brown rifles.

Posted: 10/17/2009 9:23:16 PM EDT

[#21]

Posted: 10/17/2009 10:29:42 PM EDT

[#22]

Very nice man, very nice.

Posted: 10/17/2009 11:04:10 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
They are great rifles, but you may want to ditch the P-Mags. They kinda suck when there is dust flying about.

I use mine in Practical Rifle competitions and the P-mags bugged the crap out of me. I am using 416 mags now and they work a lot better.

I only got the 416 mags because they get dropped a lot in mud puddles and in the gravel.
The factory FN mag is in the pics.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/DSC01069.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/IMG_4916Medium.jpg

My fat ass diving to the ground with the SKIZZLE.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/203735435113_0_BG.jpg

So how exactly did the Pmags fail again?

Posted: 10/18/2009 6:36:01 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
They are great rifles, but you may want to ditch the P-Mags. They kinda suck when there is dust flying about.

I use mine in Practical Rifle competitions and the P-mags bugged the crap out of me. I am using 416 mags now and they work a lot better.

I only got the 416 mags because they get dropped a lot in mud puddles and in the gravel.
The factory FN mag is in the pics.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/DSC01069.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/IMG_4916Medium.jpg

My fat ass diving to the ground with the SKIZZLE.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/203735435113_0_BG.jpg

So how exactly did the Pmags fail again?

The P-Mags didn't fail.
When combined with dust, dirt, and having to change mags quickly, they hang up. The aluminum (and HK)mags) drop free.

I think it is because the lower receiver of the SCAR and the P-mag are both polymer.

If all you are doing is blasting away in a rock quarry, then P-mags will work fine.

I like the P-Mags in my ARs however.

EDIT: I re-read my original post. I does look like I am saying P-mags suck. That is not the case. They just don't function well in a dirty SCAR.

Posted: 10/18/2009 7:16:45 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

The P-Mags didn't fail.
When combined with dust, dirt, and having to change mags quickly, they hang up. The aluminum (and HK)mags) drop free.

I think it is because the lower receiver of the SCAR and the P-mag are both polymer.

If all you are doing is blasting away in a rock quarry, then P-mags will work fine.

I like the P-Mags in my ARs however.

EDIT: I re-read my original post. I does look like I am saying P-mags suck. That is not the case. They just don't function well in a dirty SCAR.

If you go with the Emag, the fit isn't quite as tight and it functions alot better in the SCAR.

Posted: 10/18/2009 11:14:54 AM EDT

[#26]

Page 2 is mine

Want!!!! What is the actual going price on the SCAR???? Not the Gun Broker/EE price?

Posted: 10/18/2009 11:42:16 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Pae 2 is minehttp://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Happy/happy-102.gif
Want!!!! What is the actual going price on the SCAR???? Not the Gun Broker/EE price?

For one in stock ... hmmm, let me see ... I would reckon anywhere from $3,200.00 - $5,000.00, with high $3K being more the norm.

Posted: 10/18/2009 4:01:29 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Pae 2 is minehttp://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Happy/happy-102.gif
Want!!!! What is the actual going price on the SCAR???? Not the Gun Broker/EE price?

For one in stock ... hmmm, let me see ... I would reckon anywhere from $3,200.00 - $5,000.00, with high $3K being more the norm.

No I was thinking if you ordered and were in no hurry?

Posted: 10/18/2009 4:43:44 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You'll shoot yer eye out!

Nice lookin' piece you have there.

Are you mounting a SpectreDR on it?

Hell yeah! LOL .... woot.

Got a party to attend now, but I'll post more pics - with the ELCAN Specter DR on her tomorrow. Stay tuned.

- BORG

As promised ... here are some more pictures of my FN SCAR and ELCAN SpecterDR mounted.

Standing guard

Side profile #1

Side profile #2

Reticule with power off

Reticule with max power on red-dot mode

Reticule with medium power on red-dot mode

Reticule with max power on illumiated cross-hair mode

More gun porn

My surefire sound suppressor is going on next

I like this rifle so much that I'm thinking of buying one more for my wife

Both my LMT MRP Piston 5.56 and POF Piston .308 carbines will have to share the safe with this new queen

Cheers guys!

- BORG

Posted: 10/18/2009 5:02:56 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Page 2 is minehttp://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Happy/happy-102.gif
Want!!!! What is the actual going price on the SCAR???? Not the Gun Broker/EE price?

There was one at he Portland gun show for $2800. I don't think it sold..........

Posted: 10/18/2009 5:07:30 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted: I like this rifle so much that I'm thinking of buying one more for my wife

- BORG

Sir,

I've been told I look beautiful in a dress. I am a good cook and won't get sassy with you.... unless that's what you want!

Posted: 10/18/2009 5:10:32 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Quoted: I like this rifle so much that I'm thinking of buying one more for my wife

- BORG

Sir,

I've been told I look beautiful in a dress. I am a good cook and won't get sassy with you.... unless that's what you want!

I just fell off my chair, thank you sir.

Posted: 10/29/2009 8:52:00 PM EDT

[#33]

I recently got a couple of accessories for my SCAR and thought I'd post a few pics ...

Got my SCAR a tactical two-point sling

Latest offering from Surefire - the Mini-Scout (standard mount shown, Larue QD mount not installed yet)

Only $20.00 per container ...

One box of Larue's 'index-clips' is more than enough to cover two whole rifles

Close-up of Larue's 'index-clips'

Surefire's Mini-Scout is awesome - weighs only 4ozs, is $100 less than the full-Scout and still packs a whopping 110 lumens!

- BORG

Posted: 10/29/2009 9:06:14 PM EDT

[#34]

Oh, and I also picked up a little company for my lonely SCAR ... mua-hahahaha.

New friends, even their serial numbers are really close ...

She still needs a tactical two-point sling

My second SCAR spots an ACOG TA01NSN w/tandem dual-RMR

I'm planning on doing a rough zero at 25-yards tomorrow

Cheers!

- BORG

Posted: 10/29/2009 9:12:19 PM EDT

[#35]

Some of you guys are fuckin RICH!

Posted: 10/29/2009 9:17:35 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Oh, and I also picked up a little company for my lonely SCAR ... mua-hahahaha.

She still needs a tactical two-point sling
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/BORG_888/FN%20SCAR/P1010371.jpg

Cheers!

- BORG

This is jacks raging jealousy.

Posted: 10/29/2009 9:23:09 PM EDT

[#37]

I am still waiting to see Koter's SCAR.

Posted: 10/29/2009 9:24:33 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
I am still waiting to see Koter's SCAR.

Who is Koter?

Posted: 10/29/2009 9:44:46 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

I am still waiting to see Koter's SCAR.

Posted: 10/29/2009 10:11:52 PM EDT

[#40]

I hate you BORG.

Posted: 10/29/2009 10:44:19 PM EDT

[#41]

Jeebus BORG, whatever the fuck you do for a living, I want to know. Two SCARS loaded to the gills?

Posted: 10/30/2009 12:56:18 AM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
Jeebus BORG, whatever the fuck you do for a living, I want to know. Two SCARS loaded to the gills?

Retired,

Posted: 10/30/2009 3:34:13 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Jeebus BORG, whatever the fuck you do for a living, I want to know. Two SCARS loaded to the gills?

Retired,

I was going to ask for a job application where you work.

Posted: 10/30/2009 6:51:01 AM EDT

[#44]

I'd take early retirement and two SCARS

Posted: 10/30/2009 8:04:45 AM EDT

[#45]

I think this:

Quoted:
This is jacks raging jealousy.

and this:

Quoted:
I hate you BORG.

Sum it up nicely!

Posted: 10/30/2009 8:26:25 AM EDT

[#46]

I can't believe those shoot the same ammo my bushy does.

Are you sure you don't have to use gold plated ammo?

Posted: 10/30/2009 8:31:52 AM EDT

[#47]

Nice PIF!

IN!

Posted: 10/30/2009 8:46:01 AM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
Page 2 is minehttp://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Happy/happy-102.gif
Want!!!! What is the actual going price on the SCAR???? Not the Gun Broker/EE price?

Discount Gun Sales has one in stock for $4k.

Posted: 10/30/2009 8:58:54 AM EDT

[#49]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Jeebus BORG, whatever the fuck you do for a living, I want to know. Two SCARS loaded to the gills?

Retired,

Must be a ex-.gov employee

My old man was a Firefighter for CDF. Makes more retired than he did working

He punched out at 54, bought a new Duckworth and all he does is fish. I need to get me one of those fancy schmancy .gov jobby thingies..

Posted: 10/30/2009 9:18:06 AM EDT

[#50]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Jeebus BORG, whatever the fuck you do for a living, I want to know. Two SCARS loaded to the gills?

Retired,

Must be a ex-.gov employee

My old man was a Firefighter for CDF. Makes more retired than he did working

He punched out at 54, bought a new Duckworth and all he does is fish. I need to get me one of those fancy schmancy .gov jobby thingies..

LOL.

No I'm not a US government employee, although I was ex-military of a foreign Asia Pacific ally; I just got a little lucky with gold and silver when the price was much, much, much, much lower.

- BORG

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