The legendary FN SCAR® 17S is upgraded with Non-Reciprocating Charging Handles. The new, dual charging handles enable any shooting position, grip style or optic choice, user swappable in the field.
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Does the SCAR have a reciprocating charging handle?
The legendary FN SCAR® 17S is upgraded with Non-Reciprocating Charging Handles. The new, dual charging handles enable any shooting position, grip style or optic choice, user swappable in the field.
Does the SCAR 20s have a reciprocating charging handle?
The FN SCAR becomes even more intuitive to the end user with new, non-reciprocating, dual charging handles, enabling any shooting position, grip style or optic choice. Combined with the fully-ambidextrous operating controls and adjustable buttstock, the FN SCAR instantly adapts to any shooter.
Is FN SCAR worth the money?
After 100 rounds at the range, it’s no wonder members of the military love the FN Scar 16S tactical carbine. I personally love this as much or more than my AR, from the handling to the accuracy and recoil management, so if you have the money I can’t recommend the Scar enough.
Does the US military use the FN SCAR?
The FN SCAR 16S is a solid tactical carbine. In fact, it’s been used in combat by the United States military since 2009, and has been deployed by a wide range of SOCOM units—from Special Forces to U.S. Army Ranges.
How does a non-reciprocating charging handle work?
Dual, Non-Reciprocating Charging Handles They lock forward on bolt-close and remain static during fire, providing superior forward assist capabilities. The two charging handles, one at a 30-degree cant, specifically designed to reduce interference with low-mount optics, come user-swappable in the field.
Can the FN SCAR shoot 308?
Available for law enforcement and military. Firing the long-range, hard-hitting 7.62x51mm NATO/308 Winchester cartridge, the selective-fire FN SCAR® 17’s innovative gas-operated, short-stroke piston system reduces fouling for greater reliability.
Is the SCAR an American weapon?
The FN SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a family of gas-operated (short-stroke gas piston) automatic rifles developed by Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal (FN) in 2004.
What is the point of a reciprocating charging handle?
Cocking handles can be reciprocating or non-reciprocating. The advantage of the former is that it gives the user complete control over the movement of the bolt and bolt carrier. It enables great force to be used to chamber or extract difficult or ruptured cartridges.